Three decades (1983-2010) of contaminant trends in East Greenland polar bears (Ursus maritimus). Part 1: Legacy organochlorine contaminants

► Contaminant trends from 1983 to 2010 were reported for East Greenland polar bears. ► Legacy organochlorine contaminant levels decreased over the monitored period. ► Despite the effects of international regulations, high levels of pollutants persist in polar bear tissues.