Browsing NILU Brage by Author "Lydersen, Christian"

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Concentrations and endocrine disruptive potential of phthalates in marine mammals from the Norwegian Arctic

Routti, Heli Anna Irmeli; Harju, Mikael; Lühmann, Katharina; Aars, Jon; Ask, Amalie; Goksøyr, Anders; Kovacs, Kit M.; Lydersen, Christian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)

This study investigated concentrations of phthalates (diesters of phthalic acids) in blubber/adipose tissue of blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus), fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus), bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) ...
Contaminants in Atlantic walruses Part 2: Relationships with endocrine and immune systems

Routti, Heli; Diot, Beatrice; Panti, Cristina; Duale, Nur; Fossi, Maria Cristina; Harju, Mikael; Kovacs, Kit M.; Lydersen, Christian; Scotter, Sophie; Villanger, Gro Dehli; Bourgeon, Sophie (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
First assessment of pollutant exposure in two balaenopterid whale populations sampled in the Svalbard Archipelago, Norway

Tartu, Sabrina; Fisk, Aaron T.; Götsch, Arntraut; Kovacs, Kit M.; Lydersen, Christian; Routti, Heli Anna Irmeli (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)

Pollutant concentrations are poorly known for the largest animals on Earth, blue whales Balaenoptera musculus and fin whales Balaenoptera physalus. In this study, concentrations of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) were ...