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Evaluating hair as a predictor of blood mercury: The influence of ontogenetic phase and life history in pinnipeds

  • Reference: Peterson, S. H., E. A. McHuron, S. N. Kennedy, J. T. Ackerman, L. D. Rea, J. M. Castellini, T. M. O'Hara, and D. P. Costa. 2016. Evaluating hair as a predictor of blood mercury: The influence of ontogenetic phase and life history in pinnipeds. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 70(1):28–45. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00244-015-0174-3
  • Audiences: Scientist
  • Authors: Joshua T. Ackerman, J. Margaret Castellini, Daniel P. Costa, Stephanie N. Kennedy, Elizabeth A. McHuron, Todd M. O'Hara, Sarah H. Peterson, Lorrie D. Rea
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  • Keywords: marine mammal, ecotoxicology, North Pacific, methodology, study design
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00244-015-0174-3 (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Sarah H. Peterson
  • Programs: Marine Mammals
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
  • Regions: Region I - Southeast Alaska, Region IV - Central and Southwest Alaska
  • Species: Harbor Seal, Steller Sea Lion, California Sea Lion, Northern Elephant Seal
  • Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Evaluating hair as a predictor of blood mercury: The influence of ontogenetic phase and life history in pinnipeds
  • Topics: Disease, Health, and Nutrition, Research
  • Year: 2016

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