Mercury and other inorganic constituents of coho and pink salmon eggs from the Yakoun River / by George Derksen.: En40-240/86-12E-PDF
"The metal levels of coho and pink salmon eggs incubated in their natural environment were monitored as part of a data collection program prior to the development of a proposed gold mine. Preliminary 1981 coho data indicated the possible accumulation of mercury during incubation. However, additional samples of coho salmon eggs and pink salmon eggs did not indicate any accumulation. Copper and sodium showed the greatest differences between unfertilized and late-eyed eggs for both species"--Abstract, page i.
Permanent link to this Catalogue record:
publications.gc.ca/pub?id=9.880684&sl=0
| Department/Agency | Canada. Environment Canada. Canada. Environmental Protection Service. Pacific and Yukon Region. |
|---|---|
| Title | Mercury and other inorganic constituents of coho and pink salmon eggs from the Yakoun River / by George Derksen. |
| Series title | Regional program report ; 86-12 |
| Publication type | Series - View Master Record |
| Language | [English] |
| Format | Electronic |
| Electronic document | |
| Note(s) | "April 1986." Digitized edition from print [produced by Environment and Climate Change Canada]. Includes bibliographical references (pages 15-16). Issued also in print format. Includes abstracts in English and French. |
| Publishing information | [Vancouver?] : Environment Canada, Conservation and Protection, Environmental Protection Service, Pacific and Yukon Region, 1986. |
| Author / Contributor | Derksen, George, 1948- author. |
| Description | 1 online resource (vii, 23 pages) : maps. |
| Catalogue number |
|
| Subject terms | Salt water fish Eggs Mercury Metals |
Request alternate formats
To request an alternate format of a publication, complete the Government of Canada Publications email form. Use the form’s “question or comment” field to specify the requested publication.- Date modified: