Residues of organochlorine chemicals and concentrations of heavy metals in ciconiiforme eggs in relation to diet and habitat

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · J. Environ. Sci. Health, Part B; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/03601238709372556· OSTI ID:6349969

Hernandez, L M; Rico, M C; Gonzalez, M J; Montero, M C; Fernandez, M A

Residues of organochlorine pollutants and heavy metals were determined in 50 aquatic organisms of five species, 31 eggs of four species of wading birds, water, and sediment collected at Donana National Park, (Spain) during the nesting season 1983 and 1984. Hg, Cd, Pb, Cu, and Zn were detected in all samples. The levels of contaminants investigated are generally below the levels known to cause direct effects on survival or reproduction. Biomagnification of the organochlorine pollutants and Hg is clearly illustrated; there is no evidence of accumulation of Cd, Pb, Cu, and Zn along a food chain.

• Research Organization: Institute of Organic Chemistry, (CSIC), Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid
• OSTI ID: 6349969
• Journal Information: J. Environ. Sci. Health, Part B; (United States), Vol. B22:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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