Nano-remediation technologies for the sustainable mitigation of persistent organic pollutants
The absence of novel and efficient methods for the elimination of persistent organic
pollutants (POPs) from the environment is a serious concern in the society. The pollutants …
pollutants (POPs) from the environment is a serious concern in the society. The pollutants …
Health Assessments of Common Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus): Past, Present, and Potential Conservation Applications
A Barratclough, RS Wells, LH Schwacke… - Frontiers in veterinary …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
The common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is a global marine mammal species for
which some populations, due to their coastal accessibility, have been monitored diligently by …
which some populations, due to their coastal accessibility, have been monitored diligently by …
Spatiotemporal trends spanning three decades show toxic levels of chemical contaminants in marine mammals
Despite their ban and restriction under the 2001 Stockholm Convention, persistent organic
pollutants (POPs) are still widespread and pervasive in the environment. Releases of these …
pollutants (POPs) are still widespread and pervasive in the environment. Releases of these …
Contaminant blubber burdens in Atlantic bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) from two southeastern US estuarine areas: Concentrations and patterns of PCBs …
PA Fair, J Adams, G Mitchum, TC Hulsey… - Science of the Total …, 2010 - Elsevier
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), chlorinated pesticides (ie,
dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and its metabolites, chlordanes (CHLs), dieldrin …
dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and its metabolites, chlordanes (CHLs), dieldrin …
Review of cetacean biopsy techniques: Factors contributing to successful sample collection and physiological and behavioral impacts
DP Noren, JA Mocklin - Marine Mammal Science, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Biopsy techniques have been developed to collect skin and blubber samples through non‐
lethal methods. One sample can provide data on genetics, prey preferences, foraging …
lethal methods. One sample can provide data on genetics, prey preferences, foraging …
Predicting the effects of polychlorinated biphenyls on cetacean populations through impacts on immunity and calf survival
The potential impact of exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on the health and
survival of cetaceans continues to be an issue for conservation and management, yet few …
survival of cetaceans continues to be an issue for conservation and management, yet few …
Bottlenose dolphins as indicators of persistent organic pollutants in the western North Atlantic Ocean and northern Gulf of Mexico
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) including legacy POPs (PCBs, chlordanes, mirex,
DDTs, HCB, and dieldrin) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants were …
DDTs, HCB, and dieldrin) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants were …
Temporal trends of persistent organic pollutant contamination in Franciscana dolphins from the Southwestern Atlantic
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) were analyzed in 136 blubber samples of Franciscana
dolphins from Brazil (Pontoporia blainvillei), which is the most threatened dolphin in the …
dolphins from Brazil (Pontoporia blainvillei), which is the most threatened dolphin in the …
Comparison of abundance and habitat usage for common bottlenose dolphins between sites exposed to differential anthropogenic stressors within the estuaries of …
The health of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) within southern Georgia
estuaries is of particular concern due to high levels of anthropogenic contaminants in their …
estuaries is of particular concern due to high levels of anthropogenic contaminants in their …
Mussels drive polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) biomagnification in a coastal food web
Despite international regulation, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are routinely detected at
levels threatening human and environmental health. While previous research has …
levels threatening human and environmental health. While previous research has …