Toxaphene in the Arctic: Atmospheric Delivery and Transformation in the Food Chain

Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Tags: contaminants, food chain, atmospheric pollution, organochlorines

Principal Investigator: Bidleman, Terry F. (1)
Licence Number: 12197
Organization: Atmospheric Environment Service, ARQP
Licensed Year(s): 1992
Issued: Jan 01, 1992
Project Team: Renee Falconer

Objective(s): To collect air and water samples for analysis of toxaphene and other organochlorine compounds; to examine differences in toxaphene patterns between air, water, and biological samples, the latter to be provided by DFO;

Project Description: The researcher will collect air and water samples for analysis of toxaphene and other organochlorine compounds, as well as examining differences in toxaphene patterns in air, water and biological samples.