Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Organochlorine contaminant concentrations in blubber of young Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) are influenced by region, age, sex, and lipid stores

  • Reference: Keogh, M. J., B. Taras, K. B. Beckmen, K. A. Burek-Huntington, G. M. Ylitalo, B. S. Fadely, L. D. Rea, and K. W. Pitcher. 2020. Organochlorine contaminant concentrations in blubber of young Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) are influenced by region, age, sex, and lipid stores. Science of the Total Environment 698:134183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.134183
  • Audiences: Scientist
  • Authors: Olin Albertson, Kimberlee Beth Beckmen, Kathleen A. Burek Huntington, Brian S. Fadely, Mandy J. Keogh, Kenneth W. Pitcher, Lorrie D. Rea, Brian D. Taras, Gina M. Ylitalo
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  • Keywords: Organochlorine contaminants, DDT, PCBs, Blubber, Fat, Biopsy, Steller sea lions
  • Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31494417 (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Mandy J. Keogh
  • Programs: Wildlife Health, Marine Mammals
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
  • Regions: Region I - Southeast Alaska, Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Region IV - Central and Southwest Alaska, Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Steller Sea Lion
  • Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Organochlorine contaminant concentrations in blubber of young Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) are influenced by region, age, sex, and lipid stores
  • Topics: Disease, Health, and Nutrition
  • Year: 2020

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