Mercury in northeastern North America: a synthesis of existing databases

A large number of datasets representing mercury (Hg) levels in northeastern North America were assembled in a standardized format between 2000 and 2003. Based on support from the Northeastern States Research Cooperative, scientists annually gathered and developed an operational template to collabora...

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Published in:Ecotoxicology (London) 2005-03, Vol.14 (1-2), p.7-14
Main Authors: Evers, David C, Clair, Thomas A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Biota
Databases, Factual
Ecosystem
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Pollutants - analysis
Food Chain
Humans
Mercury
Mercury - analysis
Methylmercury
North America
Surface water
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Summary:A large number of datasets representing mercury (Hg) levels in northeastern North America were assembled in a standardized format between 2000 and 2003. Based on support from the Northeastern States Research Cooperative, scientists annually gathered and developed an operational template to collaboratively analyze and interpret these data for a series of peer-reviewed publications. The diverse group covered Hg policy connections, Hg in air, sediment and surface water, Hg in biota, and Hg collection, assessment and monitoring tools. A site-specific application of these Hg data is provided to demonstrate the importance of well-placed air monitoring stations, the need for integrative multimedia data sets, and the complexity of linking abiotic and biotic Hg compartments. Demonstrated is the ubiquitous nature of Hg and methylmercury availability and how its heterogeneous distribution is now relatively well understood for northeastern North America.
ISSN:0963-9292
1573-3017
DOI:10.1007/s10646-004-6255-0