Polychlorinated biphenyls and p,p'-DDE in Loggerhead and Green postyearling Atlantic sea turtles

The green (Chelonia mydas ) and loggerhead (Caretta caretta ) sea turtles are classified as endangered and threatened species respectively. To date there has been no research comparing PCB and DDE residues in post yearling sea turtles. The present study examines PCB and DDE levels in the liver and m...

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Published in:Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology 1983-07, Vol.31 (1), p.53-60
Main Authors: McKim, Jr, J M, Johnson, K L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Caretta caretta
Chelonia mydas
Dichlorodiphenyl Dichloroethylene - analysis
Florida
Liver - analysis
Marine
Muscles - analysis
Pesticide Residues - analysis
Polychlorinated Biphenyls - analysis
Turtles - metabolism
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Summary:The green (Chelonia mydas ) and loggerhead (Caretta caretta ) sea turtles are classified as endangered and threatened species respectively. To date there has been no research comparing PCB and DDE residues in post yearling sea turtles. The present study examines PCB and DDE levels in the liver and muscle tissues of post yearling green and loggerhead turtles collected along the east coast of Florida.
ISSN:0007-4861
1432-0800
DOI:10.1007/bf01608766