Investigation of Heavy Metals in a Large Mortality Event in Caribou

Measured heavy metal (As, Cd, Pb, Zn, Fe) concentrations and body condition from a caribou mortality event in the Point Hope and Cape Thompson areas 1995. Compared to caribou from Barrow, Teshekpuk, and Red Dog Mine.

O'Hara, T.M., J.C. George, J. Blake, K. Burek, G. Carroll, J. Dau, L. Bennett, C.P. McCoy, P. Gerard, V. Woshner. 2003. Investigation of Heavy Metals in a Large Mortality Event in Caribou of Northern Alaska. Arctic 56 (2): 125-135

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ISO Topics biota
Primary Contact Todd O'Hara
Primary Organization North Slope Borough
Organization Types Local
Geo-keywords Alaska, North Slope
Created February 23, 2016, 01:27 (AKST)
Last Updated July 1, 2021, 19:36 (AKDT)