Natural levels of DDT-related compounds and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) in various marine species
Adamson R and Guarino A. 1972. Natural levels of DDT-related compounds and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) in various marine species. Bulletin of the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory. 12:6-9
A study of DDT levels in various marine species, including lobster, fundulus, eel, and hagfish. Specimens collected in Frenchman Bay (lobster egg mass, lobster hepatopancreas, lobster carcass, fundulus, flounder, eel, and hagfish) were tested for DDT related compound levels and PCB levels. Data are presented by wet weight and fat weight.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Adamson, R.H.; Guarino, A.M.
- Units
- ACAD
- Keywords
- Chlorinated Hydrocarbons (PCB, Crustaceans (Crustacea), DDE, DDT & DDE, Eggs, Frenchman Bay, HCB), Islands, Marine Fish, Marine Invertebrates, northern lobster (Homarus americanus), Sublittoral Zone, Water Quality