Are concentrations of pollutants in sharks, rays and skates (Elasmobranchii) a cause for concern? A systematic review
(2020)
Journal Article
Tiktak, G. P., Butcher, D., Lawrence, P. J., Norrey, J., Bradley, L., Shaw, K., Preziosi, R., & Megson, D. (2020). Are concentrations of pollutants in sharks, rays and skates (Elasmobranchii) a cause for concern? A systematic review. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 160, Article 111701. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111701
This review represents a comprehensive analysis on pollutants in elasmobranchs including meta-analysis on the most studied pollutants: mercury, cadmium, PCBs and DDTs, in muscle and liver tissue. Elasmobranchs are particularly vulnerable to pollutant... Read More about Are concentrations of pollutants in sharks, rays and skates (Elasmobranchii) a cause for concern? A systematic review.