Record Info:

Extended Citation
Chou, C. L., Paon, L. A., Moffatt, J. D., & Zwicker, B. (2000). Copper contamination and cadmium, silver, and zinc concentrations in the digestive glands of American lobster (Homarus americanus) from the Inner Bay of Fundy, Atlantic Canada. Bulletin of en
Reference Abbreviation
Chou et al., 2000
Date Communicated
2000
Location Details
Black Point
Group
Biological - Fauna
Preliminary Ecosystems Component
Indicator Species/Community
Attribute/Species (e.g.)
Lobster
Metric/Detail
Primary Objective
Measure levels of contaminants in lobster digestive gland
Key Findings/Monitoring Red Flags
Lobsters contaminated with Cu, also high levels of Ag, Cd, and Zn. No correlations with contaminants in sediment, believed to bio-accumulate with diet.
Data Collection Start
1999
Data Collection Finish
1999
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
Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology
Monitoring Tool
Monitoring/Management Recommendations
Notes
File/Paper Location
PDF Available