Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Evidence for recent declines in PFASs and PBDEs in subsistence-harvested ice seals from Alaska

• Reference: Olnes, J., A. Bryan, R. Stimmelmayr, and L. Quakenbush. 2026. Evidence for recent declines in PFASs and PBDEs in subsistence-harvested ice seals from Alaska. Marine Pollution Bulletin 229:119609. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2026.119609
• Audiences: Scientist
• Authors: Anna Bryan, Justin R. Olnes, Lori T. Quakenbush, Raphaela Stimmelmayr
• Keywords: Arctic, contaminants, persistent organic pollutants, ringed seal, bearded seal, ribbon seal, spotted seal
• Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2026.119609 (Offsite)
• Partners: National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, North Slope Borough, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Primary Authors: Justin R. Olnes
• Programs: Marine Mammals
• Publication Types: Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
• Regions: Statewide
• Species: Ribbon Seal, Ringed Seal, Spotted Seal
• Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
• Title: Evidence for recent declines in PFASs and PBDEs in subsistence-harvested ice seals from Alaska
• Topics: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Research
• Year: 2026

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