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Mercury in Wetland Birds of Iran and Iraq: Contrasting Resident Moorhen, Gallinula chloropus, and Migratory Common Teal, Anas crecca, Life Strategies
We document mercury distribution in tissues of two waterfowls; moorhen (Gallinula chloropus; n = 6), and Common Teal (Anas crecca; n = 6) from Shadegan wetlands in Southwestern Iran. Mean value of mercury in moor...
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Organochlorine Pesticide and Polychlorinated Biphenyl in Feathers of Resident and Migratory Birds of South-West Iran
Persistent organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), such as dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and its metabolites, hexachlorobenzene (HCB), α-, β-, and γ-hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) isomers, together with polychl...
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Mercury Pollution in Three Species of Waders from Shadegan Wetlands at the Head of the Persian Gulf
Persian Gulf supports diverse ecosystems and biota in need of remediation and protection, and metal data from this region is needed. Mercury (Hg) in tissues of three waders (Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantou...
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PCBs and Organochlorine Pesticides in Ducks of Fereydoon-kenar Wildlife Refuge in Iran
Levels of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and PCB were determined in three duck species: Pintail (Anas acuta), Common Teal (Anas creaca), and Mallard (Anas platyhynchos). Both persistent organochlorines were mor...
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Mercury Concentration in 3 Species of Gulls, Larus ridibundus, Larus minutus, Larus canus, From South Coast of the Caspian Sea, Iran
In this study, the mercury concentrations of liver, breast feathers and tail feathers in three species of Gull; Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus), Common Gull (Larus canus) and Little Gull (Larus minutus) from...
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Erratum to: Mercury Concentration in 3 Species of Gulls, Larus ridibundus, Larus minutus, Larus canus, From South Coast of the Caspian Sea, Iran
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Erratum to: PCBs and Organochlorine Pesticides in Ducks of Fereydoon-kenar Wildlife Refuge in Iran
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Persistent Organic Pollutants in Muscle and Feather of Ten Avian Species from Māzandarān Province of Iran, on the Coast of the Caspian Sea
Feather and muscle of 10 avian species (n = 46), were analyzed for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs). Muscle contained significantly higher PCB and OCP than liver and feathe...
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Total Mercury Levels in Selected Tissues of Some Marine Crustaceans from Persian Gulf, Iran: Variations Related to Length, Weight and Sex
Much of the variation in trace metal tissue concentrations in marine invertebrates has been attributed to the variety in individual organism size, age and sex. This study assessed the relationship between tota...
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Soil Contamination of Metals in the Three Industrial Estates, Arak, Iran
The aim of this study was to determine the concentrations and degree of metals contamination (Chromium, Cadmium, Nickel and Lead) and Arsenic in the soils of the three Industrial Estates in Arak city, Iran. Th...
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Potential Health Risk of Total Arsenic from Consumption of Farm Rice (Oryza sativa) from the Southern Caspian Sea Littoral and from Imported Rice in Iran
In this study, Arsenic (As) was measured in several varieties of imported and local cultivated rice. Soil samples collected from rice farms situated in south Caspian Sea (Iran) were also studied. The mean conc...
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Levels and Distribution of Organochlorine Pesticides and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Water and Sediment from the International Anzali Wetland, North of Iran
Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) and PCBs were determined in water and sediment from the Anzali Wetland, north of Iran. The total concentrations of OCPs were 71.75–315.16 ng/l, 1.8–12.68 ng/g dry wt in water a...
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Occurrence of Endocrine Disruption Chemicals (Bisphenol A, 4-Nonylphenol, and Octylphenol) in Muscle and Liver of, Cyprinus Carpino Common, from Anzali Wetland, Iran
Phenolic endocrine disrupting chemicals are environmental pollutants with xenostrogen effects in wildlife and humans. The aim of this study was to determine 4-nonylphenol, Octylphenol, and Bisphenol A residues...
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Source apportionment of PAHs and n-alkanes in respirable particles in Tehran, Iran by wind sector and vertical profile
The vertical concentration profiles and source contributions of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and n-alkanes in respirable particle samples (PM4) collected at 10, 100, 200 and 300-m altitude from the Mil...
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Mercury Contamination in Khramulia (Capoeta capoeta) from the Cheshme Kile and Zarrin Gol Rivers in Iran and Human Health Risk Assessment
Total mercury concentrations were determined in muscle tissue of Khramulia (Capoeta capoeta) captured in the Cheshme Kile and Zarrin Gol Rivers, Iran. In Cheshme Kile River, 49 fish samples were collected. The me...
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Levels and Variability of Metals in Soils of the Province of Golestan (Iran)
Studying the concentration distribution of metals is necessary for soil pollution monitoring and maintaining environmental quality. To date, very little large-scale research has been performed to investigate ...
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Spatial Distribution of Mercury in the Surface Soils of the Urban Areas, Arak, Iran
This study assessed the baseline concentrations and spatial distribution of total mercury (Hg) in urban soils of the city of Arak, Iran. Concentrations of Hg were determined in soil collected from urban areas,...
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Determination of Mercury Daily Intake and Hair-to-Blood Mercury Concentration Ratio in People Resident of the Coast of the Persian Gulf, Iran
The objectives of this study were to understand the mercury daily intake and hair-to-blood mercury ratio in fishermen and non-fishermen families in the coast of the Persian Gulf in Iran. The mean mercury conce...
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Hair mercury and risk assessment for consumption of contaminated seafood in residents from the coast of the Persian Gulf, Iran
The health risks of mercury exposure due to the high consumption of aquatic were assessed for fishermen and non-fishermen families living on the Bandar Abbas, Bushehr, and Mahshahr cities located in the coast ...
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Total mercury and methylmercury concentrations in native and invasive fish species in Shadegan International Wetland, Iran, and health risk assessment
Human exposure to mercury (Hg) mainly occurs through consumption of aquatics, especially fish. In aquatic systems, the bioaccumulation of Hg across trophic levels could be altered by invasive species through c...