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Great Lakes Mussel Watch: Assessment of Contaminants of Emerging Concern

Published on: 06/14/2019
Science Area(s): Biological Effects of Contaminants and Nutrients, Stressor Impacts and Mitigation
Region(s) of Study: Great Lakes, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, U.S. States and Territories, Waterbodies
Primary Contact(s): annie.jacob@noaa.gov, ed.johnson@noaa.gov, erik.davenport@noaa.gov, kimani.kimbrough@noaa.gov, michael.edwards@noaa.gov

Citation:
Kimbrough, K., W.E. Johnson, A. Jacob, M. Edwards, and E. Davenport

Data/Report Type:
NOAA Technical Memorandum

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Description

The current report summarizes Great Lakes mussel tissue contaminants of emerging concern (CEC) data obtained between 2013-2015. The study design informs MWP management, stakeholders and general public about the frequency of occurrence, and the magnitude of CECs in mussels. We tested multiple bivalve species and sediment samples for accumulation of flame retardants, stain resistant compounds, pharmaceutical and personal care products, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and current use pesticides. Our 2014-15 Great Lakes effort was a retrospective analysis of dreissenid (zebra/quagga) mussels from multiple studies in our work under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

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