Postmortem Health and Pollution Investigations on Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina) of the Islands Helgoland and Sylt
Joint Authors
Griesel, Simone
Pröfrock, Daniel
Kramer, Katharina
Luzardo, O. P.
Erbsloeh, Hans-Burkhard
Zaccaroni, Annalisa
Gandrass, Juergen
Kakuschke, Antje
Grebe, Mechthild
Prange, Andreas
Valentine-Thon, Elizabeth
Boada, L. D.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Helgoland and Sylt are important centers of tourism in the North Sea.
Harbor and grey seals are one reason for the attraction of these islands.
However, little is known about these local seal groups.
The present postmortem health and pollution study describes a multiparameter investigation of five ill harbor seals which were shot for animal welfare reasons.
Firstly, results of pathology and blood investigations support the bad prognosis of survival made in the field.
Signs of inflammation in organs, malnutrition, a high-stress level, and reduced thyroid activity were found.
Secondly, metal and organic contaminants were investigated.
Metal pollutants in blood, liver, muscle, and kidney tissue were not elevated.
Lead and mercury concentrations showed a decreased level compared to former studies.
Additionally, interesting insights were found for several organic contaminants in comparison with other studies.
The Helgoland seals may be influenced by the contaminants of the Elbe plume.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kakuschke, Antje& Gandrass, Juergen& Luzardo, O. P.& Boada, L. D.& Zaccaroni, Annalisa& Griesel, Simone…[et al.]. 2012. Postmortem Health and Pollution Investigations on Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina) of the Islands Helgoland and Sylt. ISRN Zoology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446852
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kakuschke, Antje…[et al.]. Postmortem Health and Pollution Investigations on Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina) of the Islands Helgoland and Sylt. ISRN Zoology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446852
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kakuschke, Antje& Gandrass, Juergen& Luzardo, O. P.& Boada, L. D.& Zaccaroni, Annalisa& Griesel, Simone…[et al.]. Postmortem Health and Pollution Investigations on Harbor Seals (Phoca vitulina) of the Islands Helgoland and Sylt. ISRN Zoology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446852
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-446852