Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon hazards to fish, wildlife, and invertebrates: a synoptic review

Technical Report · Fri May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987

OSTI ID:6279952

Eisler, R

The report synthesizes technical literature on ecological and toxicological aspects of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in the environment, with special reference to fisheries and wildlife resources. Subtopics include: chemical properties, sources, and fate; background concentrations in biological and nonbiological samples; toxic and sublethal effects of PAH to flora and fauna; proposed criteria and research needs for the protection of sensitive, nonhuman organisms.

• Research Organization: Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6279952
• Report Number(s): PB-87-189825/XAB; BIOLOGICAL-85(1.11)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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