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MERCURY CONTAMINATION STANDARDS FOR MARINE ENVIRONMENTS

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Citation:

Eisler, R. MERCURY CONTAMINATION STANDARDS FOR MARINE ENVIRONMENTS. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/J-78/145 (NTIS PB299461).

Description:

Selected technical literature on biological and ecological effects of mercury compounds on marine and estuarine biota is reviewed. Potential and actual hazards to public health through marine vectors are considered. Within this framework, approaches for establishing mercury contamination standards in saline environments are presented.

Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( REPORT )
Product Published Date:05/24/2002
Record Last Revised:04/16/2004
Record ID: 51048