Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4429199 Science of The Total Environment 2012 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We examined regional patterns of mercury availability in the Antarctic Peninsula. ► Three species of Pygoscelis penguins were used as biomonitors. ► Chinstrap penguins tended to have higher mercury than Adélie and Gentoo penguins. ► Mercury concentrations were fairly homogeneous throughout the Antarctic Peninsula.
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Penguin eggshell membranes reflect homogeneity of mercury in the marine food web surrounding the Antarctic Peninsula
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