Mercury exposure and trophic ecology of urban nesting black-legged kittiwakes from France
Résumé
This is the first record of Hg levels for black-legged kittiwake in southern Europe.
Adult blood Hg concentrations are up to three times higher than in Arctic colonies.
33% of adults reach concentrations categorized at moderate risk for Hg.
Hg concentrations increased with δ 15 N values in adults.
Atlantic herring and Atlantic mackerel were the main prey.
Domaines
Sciences de l'environnement| Origine | Publication financée par une institution |
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