Mercury (Hg) is well studied and research continues as our knowledge of its health risks
increases. One expanding area of research not well emphasized to date is the endocrine …

Roads are the ultimate manifestation of urbanization, providing an essential connectivity
within and between rural and heavily populated areas. The ecological impacts roads have …

Cadmium, a nonessential heavy metal that comes from natural and anthropogenic sources,
is a teratogen, carcinogen, and a possible mutagen. Assessment of potential risk from …

Concentrations of trace elements (Hg, Cd, Pb, Zn, Cu, Fe, and Se) in different organs and
tissues (liver, kidney, muscle tissue, spleen, heart, lung, and fat tissue) of loggerhead turtles …

Complex population structure can result from either sex‐biased gene flow or population
overlap during migrations. Loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) have both traits, providing an …

Heavy metals were assessed in four species of sea turtles from the Baja California
Peninsula, Mexico, representing the first report of heavy metal concentrations in tissues of …

Chemical elements and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are globally present in aquatic
systems and their potential transfer to loggerhead marine turtles (Caretta caretta) has …

Rapid expansion of coastal anthropogenic development means that critical foraging and
developmental habitats often occur near highly polluted and urbanized environments …

Sea turtle products (eg, meat, adipose tissue, organs, blood, eggs) are common food items
for many communities worldwide, despite national regulations in some countries prohibiting …

Tissue samples from 1,117 fish of 25 species were collected from 1991 through 1996 at 13
locations along the River Elbe. The principal indicator species were perch (Perca …