Global mercury concentrations in biota: Their use as a basis for a global biomonitoring framework
An important provision of the Minamata Convention on Mercury is to monitor and evaluate
the effectiveness of the adopted measures and its implementation. Here, we describe for the …
the effectiveness of the adopted measures and its implementation. Here, we describe for the …
Contaminant-by-environment interactive effects on animal behavior in the context of global change: Evidence from avian behavioral ecotoxicology
The potential for chemical contaminant exposure to interact with other stressors to affect
animal behavioral responses to environmental variability is of mounting concern in the …
animal behavioral responses to environmental variability is of mounting concern in the …
[HTML][HTML] Assessing mercury contamination in Southern Hemisphere marine ecosystems: The role of penguins as effective bioindicators
Mercury (Hg) is a global pollutant known for its significant bioaccumulation and
biomagnification capabilities, posing a particular threat to marine environments. Seabirds …
biomagnification capabilities, posing a particular threat to marine environments. Seabirds …
Keystone seabird may face thermoregulatory challenges in a warming Arctic
Climate change affects the Arctic more than any other region, resulting in evolving weather,
vanishing sea ice and altered biochemical cycling, which may increase biotic exposure to …
vanishing sea ice and altered biochemical cycling, which may increase biotic exposure to …
Circumpolar assessment of mercury contamination: the Adélie penguin as a bioindicator of Antarctic marine ecosystems
Due to its persistence and potential ecological and health impacts, mercury (Hg) is a global
pollutant of major concern that may reach high concentrations even in remote polar oceans …
pollutant of major concern that may reach high concentrations even in remote polar oceans …
Environment‐dependent relationships between corticosterone and energy expenditure during reproduction: Insights from seabirds in the context of climate change
Alternative hypotheses have been proposed regarding how the hormone corticosterone
(CORT) mediates energy expenditure during reproduction. Elevated baseline CORT …
(CORT) mediates energy expenditure during reproduction. Elevated baseline CORT …
Carryover effects of winter mercury contamination on summer concentrations and reproductive performance in little auks
Many animals migrate after reproduction to respond to seasonal environmental changes.
Environmental conditions experienced on non-breeding sites can have carryover effects on …
Environmental conditions experienced on non-breeding sites can have carryover effects on …
A keystone avian predator faces elevated energy expenditure in a warming Arctic
Climate change is transforming bioenergetic landscapes, challenging behavioral and
physiological coping mechanisms. A critical question involves whether animals can adjust …
physiological coping mechanisms. A critical question involves whether animals can adjust …
Exploring the spatial variation of mercury in the Gulf of St. Lawrence using northern gannets as fish samplers
Mercury (Hg) is a ubiquitous and pervasive environmental contaminant with detrimental
effects on wildlife, which originates from both natural and anthropogenic sources. Its …
effects on wildlife, which originates from both natural and anthropogenic sources. Its …
Sex-and age-specific mercury accumulation in a long-lived seabird
Mercury levels in the environment are increasing, such that they are also expected to
accumulate in top-predators, but individual-based longitudinal studies required to …
accumulate in top-predators, but individual-based longitudinal studies required to …