Record Info:
- Extended Citation
- Chase, M. E., Jones, S. H., Hennigar, P., Sowles, J., Harding, G. C. H., Freeman, K., Wells, P.G., Crahforst, C., Coombs, KI., Crawford, R., Pederson, J., and Taylor, D. (2001). Gulfwatch: Monitoring spatial and temporal patterns of trace metal and organi
- Reference Abbreviation
- Chase et al., 2001
- Date Communicated
- 2001
- Region
- Inner Harbour
- Location Details
- Saint John Harbour
- Group
- Biological - Fauna
- Category
- Invertebrates
- Preliminary Ecosystems Component
- Indicator Species/Community
- Attribute/Species (e.g.)
- Blue Mussel
- Metric/Detail
- metals
- Primary Objective
- Measure levels of contaminant levels in lobsters, blue mussels and sediments sampled in Saint John Harbour to determine which species a better bioindicator of contamination.
- Key Findings/Monitoring Red Flags
- Contaminants found in blue mussel tissue from SJH were below levels of human health risks, and below the mean value across Gulfwatch stations
- Data Collection Start
- 1991
- Data Collection Finish
- 1997
- Physical collection of data/samples
- Yes
- Referenced Data Source (if data not physically collected or not available in text)
- Stakeholder Group
- Stakeholder Name
- *Journal Article
- Type of Reference
- Journal Article
- Source Details
- Marine Pollution Bulletin
- Monitoring Tool
- Monitoring/Management Recommendations
- Notes
- Lobster from various sites within the BoF were used (including SJH)
- File/Paper Location
- PDF Available
- link