Elevated mercury levels in a wintering population of common eiders (Somateria mollissima) in the northeastern United States

July 24, 2014

Journal Article

Elevated mercury levels in a wintering population of common eiders (Somateria mollissima) in the northeastern United States

Abstract

In North America and Europe, sea ducks are important indicators of ecological health and inshore marine pollution.

Revised: February 19, 2015 | Published: July 24, 2014

Citation

Meattey D.E., L. Savoy, J. Beuth, N. Pau, K. O'Brien, J. Osenkowski, and K. Regan, et al. 2014. Elevated mercury levels in a wintering population of common eiders (Somateria mollissima) in the northeastern United States. Marine Pollution Bulletin 86, no. 1-2:229-237. PNWD-SA-10396. doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.07.015