An assessment of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in sediments and bivalves of the U.S. coastal zone /

An assessment of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in sediments and bivalves of the U.S. coastal zone /

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Imprint:Silver Spring, MD : U.S. Dept. Of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean Service, Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment, [2009]
Description:87 p. : col. ill., maps ; 28 cm.
Language:English
Subject:
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers -- United States -- Measurement.
Water quality biological assessment -- United States.
Marine pollution -- United States -- Measurement.
Mussels -- Effect of water pollution on -- United States.
Marine pollution -- Measurement.
Mussels -- Effect of water pollution on.
Water quality biological assessment.
United States.
Format: E-Resource U.S. Federal Government Document Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7926137
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Varying Form of Title:NOAA National Status & Trends mussel watch program
Other authors / contributors:Kimbrough, Kimani L., 1973-
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
United States. National Ocean Service.
National Status and Trends Program (U.S.)
Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (U.S.)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. 28-36).
Also available online in PDF via Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment home page.
Summary:This report represents the first national assessment of PBDEs in the U.S. coastal zone. Results suggest that they are widely distributed nationally. Several regions, including the northern Mid-Atlantic, central Gulf of Mexico, Southern California, Pacific Northwest and the Great lakes have elevated PBDE concentrations compared with other coastal regions. Furthermore, PBDE concentrations are positively correlated with human population density along the U.S. coastline. The national and regional perspectives provided herein are intended to support research, local monitoring, and to assist resource managers and policy makers tasked with making regulatory decisions about these contaminants.
Other form:Assessment of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in sediments and bivalves of the U.S. coastal zone 87 p.
GPO item no.:0208-C-18
Govt.docs classification:C 55.13/2:NOS NCCOS 94

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