Levels of contaminants in bivalve molluscs of British Columbia / by M.J. Duncan.: En40-240/83-19E-PDF
"This report summarizes and reviews British Columbia data for specific contaminants in bivalves (Phylum Mollusca, Class Pelecypoda or Bivalvia). This report concentrates on those contaminants associated with anthropogenic activities and is restricted by the nature of the data to a discussion of heavy metals, PCBs and PAH. Studies conducted in B.C. and elsewhere in the world related to the use of bivalves as indicator organisms and the effects of toxic chemicals on bivalves are reviewed. The review of British Columbia data shows high levels of some contaminants have been reported in some shellfish. These high levels were associated with known pollution sources or spills and did not occur in major commercially or recreationally harvested shellfish areas"--Abstract, page i.
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| Department/Agency | Canada. Environment Canada. Canada. Environmental Protection Service. Pacific Region. |
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| Title | Levels of contaminants in bivalve molluscs of British Columbia / by M.J. Duncan. |
| Series title | Regional program report ; no. 83-19 |
| Publication type | Series - View Master Record |
| Language | [English] |
| Format | Electronic |
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| Note(s) | "Prepared under contract KE603-1-1210." "July 1984." Digitized edition from print [produced by Environment and Climate Change Canada]. Includes bibliographical references (pages 75-97). Issued also in print format. Includes abstracts in English and French. |
| Publishing information | [West Vancouver, B.C.] : Department of Environment, Environmental Protection Service, Pacific Region, 1984. |
| Author / Contributor | Duncan, Mary Jo, author. |
| Description | 1 online resource (x, 150 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
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| Subject terms | Molluscs Pollutants |
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