Methylmercury and total mercury distribution in tissues of gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) and spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) stranded along the lower Gulf of California, Mexico

Four gray whales Eschrichtius robustus and eleven spinner dolphins Stenella longirostris were found stranded along the coasts of the lower Gulf of California, Mexico. Muscle, kidney and liver samples from all the specimens were used for mercury (Hg) analysis. Mean concentrations of total Hg (THg) w...

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Main Authors: JR Ruelas-Inzunza, M Horvat, H Pérez-Cortés, F Páez-Osuna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Autónoma de Baja California 2003-03-01
Series:Ciencias Marinas
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Online Access:https://www.cienciasmarinas.com.mx/index.php/cmarinas/article/view/138