Freshwater mussels as biomonitors for organic industrial contaminants and pesticides in the St. Lawrence River

Metcalfe, J. L.; Charlton, Murray N.

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“…These penta-and hexachlorinated PCB amount to 70% of total PCB identified. The selective accumulation of penta-and hexachlorinated PCB isomers in different mussel species was also observed by several authors (Duinker et al 1983;Langston 1978;Pruell et al 1986;Metcalfe and Charlton 1990).…”

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The pattern of organochlorines in mussels Mytilus edulis L. from the south west Baltic Sea

Lee¹,

Kruse²,

Wassermann³

1996

Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.

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The concentration of organochlorines (PCB, DDT and its metabolites, HCH isomers and HCB) were determined in mussel, Mytilus edulis, from the south west Baltic Sea. The harbor Kiel Innenförde showed the highest contamination with PCB (487 microg/kg dry weight), the Gelting bathing beach area the lowest contamination (38 microg/kg). The highest contamination with DDT was measured in Lübeck bay, which may be explained by the long term application of DDT in the former German Democratic Republic. Penta- and hexa-chlorinated PCB were selectively accumulated in Mytilus edulis whereas highly lipophilic PCB with more than seven chlorine atoms were found in negligible concentrations. The accumulation of these compounds in mussels is determined by equilibrium partitioning with ambient water.

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“…, 1982bReusch 1991), relatively high amounts of low chlorinated PCB like PCB 26, 52, 66 were found in mussel tissue. According to Metcalfe and Charlton (1990), the portion of di, tri and tetra PCB in mussel amounts to 30-50% of the total PCB identified.…”

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The pattern of organochlorines in mussels Mytilus edulis L. from the south west Baltic Sea

Lee¹,

Kruse²,

Wassermann³

1996

Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.

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“…Depuis, ce même concept a été repris en milieu d'eau douce, étant donné que la majorité des sources de pollution sont localisées à l'intérieur des terres. Différentes espèces de bivalves ont ainsi été utilisées comme bioindicateurs, aussi bien de la contamination métallique (Anodonta cygnea, Hemelraad et al 1986 ; Dreissena polymorpha, Mersch 1993) que par les organo-halogénés (Anodonta piscinalis, Hervé 1991, Anodonta anatina, Màkelâ 1995, Eliptio complana, Metcalfe & Charlton 1990). …”

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Accumulation de composés organo-halogénés extractibles (EOX) dans différents organes du bivalve d'eau douce,Anodonta cygneaL., exposéin situaux effluents d'une usine de pâte à papier blanchissant au chlore

Hayer¹,

Pihan²

1998

Ann. Limnol. - Int. J. Lim.

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Accumulation of extractable organic halogens (EOX) in different organs of the freshwater mussel, Anodonta cygnea L., exposed in situ to chlorine bleached pulp and paper mill effluents Keywords : Anodonta cygnea, bioaccumulation, gills, digestive gland, gonad, AOX, EOX.Freshwater mussels, Anodonta cygnea L., were collected at a reference site and transferred to three monitoring stations located upstream (one station) and downstream (two stations) of a chlorine bleaching pulp and paper mill. During the 91 days of the experiment, water and mussels were sampled regularly at the three stations and halogenated organic micropollutants were determined using the sum-parameters AOX and EOX. The.general water quality decreased downstream of the effluent release and shows a chronic AOX contamination ; the mean AOX concentrations increased by 9 to 16 compared to the upstream station. The mussels exposed at the upstream station showed no significant variation in EOX concentrations. In contrast, a progressive EOX • accumulation was observed in the gills, digestive glands and gonads of the mussels exposed at the two downstream sites. The accumulation factors, calculated as the ratio between the final and the initial EOX concentrations varied between.3.5 and 7.4 according to the considered organ and station.

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“…There are three main rivers that traverse the land: the St. Lawrence, St. Regis, and Raquette. The St. Lawrence River is a major shipping channel that connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, and it is contaminated with numerous pollutants from the Great Lakes and from local sources (5)(6)(7)(8). The waterways play an important role in this community's life, not only as an economic source for the dwindling fishing industry, but also as a major source of recreation.…”

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A partnership study of PCBs and the health of Mohawk youth: lessons from our past and guidelines for our future.

Schell

Tarbell

1998

Environ Health Perspect

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This paper describes a research partnership between the people of Akwesasne and researchers from the State University of New York at Albany for the study of polychlorinated biphenyls and the health of Mohawk youth. The study is distinctive because its goals have been set by the scientists and the community members and is being conducted jointly by these groups. The research partnership recognizes the history of relationships between native and nonnative peoples, particularly scientists, and seeks not only to fulfill certain scientific goals but to further community ones as well. The relationship is based on three principles: mutual respect, mutual equity, and mutual empowerment. These principles guided every aspect of the research process. The project goals were determined jointly to maximize data quality and minimize the intrusion of research activities into the lives of community members. Data collection is performed by research assistants who received extensive and ongoing training in data collection methods, and who are members of the community. Feedback procedures were designed by community members and scientists jointly to maximize understanding. Feedback regarding individuals' pollutant levels and assessments of growth and development are provided to each individual. Information about community pollutant levels are provided to the community. Hypothesis testing is carried out by research scientists, and the results presented first at a community meeting.Research conducted in this way-as a partnership-requires more communication, discussion, and travel, but the result is mutual satisfaction and growth. -Environ Health Perspect 1 06(Suppl 3): 833-840 (1998). http//ehpnetl.niehs.nih.gov/docs/1998/Suppl-3/833-84Oschell/abstract.html

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Freshwater mussels as biomonitors for organic industrial contaminants and pesticides in the St. Lawrence River

Cited by 61 publications

References 19 publications

The pattern of organochlorines in mussels Mytilus edulis L. from the south west Baltic Sea

The pattern of organochlorines in mussels Mytilus edulis L. from the south west Baltic Sea

Accumulation de composés organo-halogénés extractibles (EOX) dans différents organes du bivalve d'eau douce,Anodonta cygneaL., exposéin situaux effluents d'une usine de pâte à papier blanchissant au chlore

A partnership study of PCBs and the health of Mohawk youth: lessons from our past and guidelines for our future.

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