Here we review mechanisms and factors influencing contaminant exposure among
terrestrial vertebrate wildlife. There exists a complex mixture of biotic and abiotic factors that …

We provide an overview of research related to environmental effects of disposal of coal
combustion residues (CCR) in sites in the United States. Our focus is on aspects of CCR that …

This chapter addresses the characteristics and nature of organic selenium (Se) toxicity to
aquatic organisms, based on the most current state of scientific knowledge. As such, the …

Filled with practical guidance on how to conduct selenium risk assessments in the aquatic
environment, this book offers the latest information on assessment techniques, gives the …

Oil spills in the marine environment inflict significant impacts on a wide diversity of marine
fauna. Despite the abundance of literature describing these impacts on numerous species …

In this chapter we identify the state-of-the-science regarding selenium (Se) bioaccumulation
and trophic transfer. We discuss Se bioaccumulation and how its unique attributes tie …

Health evaluations were conducted in the northwestern Atlantic for 19 leatherback turtles,
which included 12 turtles directly captured as part of a satellite telemetry study and 7 turtles …

Environmental contamination with metals is a serious problem worldwide. All metals may be
toxic above a certain threshold. No less than one-fourth of all metals are included in priority …

Mercury is a relatively well‐studied pollutant because of its global distribution, toxicity, and
ability to bioaccumulate and biomagnify in food webs; however, little is known about …

Although classically associated with urban environments in invertebrates, melanism in
terrestrial snakes is more often linked to occupancy of cool climates [1–3]. Thermal …