Difference between revisions of "PCB and heavy metals in beached sperm whales"
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| − | In the winter of 1994-1995 21 sperm whales beached along the | + | In the winter of 1994-1995 21 sperm whales beached along the North Sea shorelines. This event rose questions on the health and future of the North-Atlantic sperm whale population. |
'''<u>Content of the study</u>''' | '''<u>Content of the study</u>''' | ||
| − | + | 7 of the 21 sperm whales beached on Belgian and Dutch territory. One of them died at least a day before beaching, the sixth other died shortly after stranding. These whales were examined for the presence of [[heavy metals]], [[organochlorines]] and [[PAH|PAH's]]. | |
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<u>'''Main results'''</u> | <u>'''Main results'''</u> | ||
Revision as of 13:57, 2 July 2009
Context of the study
In the winter of 1994-1995 21 sperm whales beached along the North Sea shorelines. This event rose questions on the health and future of the North-Atlantic sperm whale population.
Content of the study
7 of the 21 sperm whales beached on Belgian and Dutch territory. One of them died at least a day before beaching, the sixth other died shortly after stranding. These whales were examined for the presence of heavy metals, organochlorines and PAH's.
Main results
You can find more information of this study though this link
