Considering Water Quality and Mercury Effects on Amphibians in Vernal Pools: A Pilot Study in Acadia National Park, Maine

Loftin C and Calhoun A. 2008. Considering Water Quality and Mercury Effects on Amphibians in Vernal Pools: A Pilot Study in Acadia National Park, Maine. National Park Service

A short summary of project currently underway. Objectives to describe the water chemistry of vernal pools; characterize relationships among bernal pool chemical and physical environments; document any bioaccumulation of mercury in vernal pool food webs; and identify relationships between vernal pool chemical environment and amphibian developmental condition. /STUDY LOCATIONS:/ /MOUNT DESERT ISLAND/

Type
Published Report
Authors
Loftin, C.S.; Calhoun, A.K.
Date of Issue
2008
Publisher
National Park Service
Units
ACAD
Keywords
Bioaccumulation, Contaminants, Health, LAKE, Mercury, Mercury (Hg), Mount Desert Island, Pollutants, Pond, Precipitation, Quantity, Rivers & Streams, Toxicology, Water Quality, Watersheds, Wetland

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