Element Levels in Feathers of Atlantic Puffins (<i>Fratercula arctica</i>) in Iceland: Establishing Background Levels in an Arctic Migratory Species

Element Levels in Feathers of Atlantic Puffins (<i>Fratercula arctica</i>) in Iceland: Establishing Background Levels in an Arctic Migratory Species

Examining contaminant concentrations in birds in Arctic environments is important for managing species for assessing long-term trends. Recent reports on mercury (Hg) concentrations in Arctic species of seabirds has identified a need for data from missing regions or species. We measured arsenic (As),...

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Main Authors: Joanna Burger, Erpur Snær Hansen, Kelly Ng, Michael Gochfeld
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Toxics
Subjects:
Cd
Pb
Hg
Se
puffins
seabirds
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/13/2/103
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