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