A case study of PAH contamination using blue mussels as a bioindicator in a small Greenlandic fishing harbor
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A case study of PAH contamination using blue mussels as a bioindicator in a small Greenlandic fishing harbor. / Poulsen, Rikke; Gravert, Thorsten Klaus Otto; Tartara, Arianna; Bensen, Henriette Kornmaaler; Gunnarsen, Klara Cecilia; Dicová, Kristína; Nielsen, Nikoline Juul; Christensen, Jan Henning.
In: Marine Pollution Bulletin, Vol. 171, 112688, 2021.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - A case study of PAH contamination using blue mussels as a bioindicator in a small Greenlandic fishing harbor
AU - Poulsen, Rikke
AU - Gravert, Thorsten Klaus Otto
AU - Tartara, Arianna
AU - Bensen, Henriette Kornmaaler
AU - Gunnarsen, Klara Cecilia
AU - Dicová, Kristína
AU - Nielsen, Nikoline Juul
AU - Christensen, Jan Henning
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2021 Elsevier Ltd
PY - 2021
Y1 - 2021
N2 - This study investigated the impact of local anthropogenic activity on the marine environment around the remote harbor of Qeqertarsuaq, West Greenland. Blue mussels (Mytilus sp.) were used as a bioindicator, and their physiological condition was found to decrease with increasing proximity to the harbor. Subsequently, the distribution of 19 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and 9 groups of alkylated PAHs were measured in mussel and sediment samples. The highest values were found in a rocky collection area 15 m from a wooden pier frequented by small boats. A PAH source investigation, indicated a mixed source from light fuel oils and creosote used as boat coating. Finally, correlations between the mussels morphological condition and the PAH pollution were found to be significant for 4-, 5-, and 6-ring PAHs. In conclusion, the results indicate that pollution sources in harbors have significant effects on the local environment and should be considered in arctic conservation research.
AB - This study investigated the impact of local anthropogenic activity on the marine environment around the remote harbor of Qeqertarsuaq, West Greenland. Blue mussels (Mytilus sp.) were used as a bioindicator, and their physiological condition was found to decrease with increasing proximity to the harbor. Subsequently, the distribution of 19 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and 9 groups of alkylated PAHs were measured in mussel and sediment samples. The highest values were found in a rocky collection area 15 m from a wooden pier frequented by small boats. A PAH source investigation, indicated a mixed source from light fuel oils and creosote used as boat coating. Finally, correlations between the mussels morphological condition and the PAH pollution were found to be significant for 4-, 5-, and 6-ring PAHs. In conclusion, the results indicate that pollution sources in harbors have significant effects on the local environment and should be considered in arctic conservation research.
KW - Arctic environmental pollution
KW - Bioindicators
KW - Greenland
KW - Local pollution
KW - Mytilus sp.
KW - PAHs
U2 - 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112688
DO - 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112688
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 34271510
AN - SCOPUS:85109814497
VL - 171
JO - Marine Pollution Bulletin
JF - Marine Pollution Bulletin
SN - 0025-326X
M1 - 112688
ER -
ID: 275538895