@article{weisbrod_shea_moore_stegeman_2001, title={Species, tissue and gender-related organochlorine bioaccumulation in white-sided dolphins, pilot whales and their common prey in the Northwest Atlantic}, volume={51}, ISSN={["1879-0291"]}, url={http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0035239021&partnerID=MN8TOARS}, DOI={10.1016/S0141-1136(00)00032-5}, abstractNote={Organochlorine concentrations were measured in white-sided dolphins, pilot whales, and their prey from the Gulf of Maine and used to identify species, tissue, and gender differences, and trophic transfer trends, in bioaccumulation. Polychlorinated biphenyl concentrations ([PCB]) in dolphin blubber (13 +/- 7.1 micrograms/g fresh wt.) were twice those in pilot whales, but pesticide concentrations (20 +/- 13 micrograms/g fresh) were similar between species. 4,4'-DDE, trans-non-achlor, Cl6(153) and Cl6(138) concentrations were highest. Skin tissues had more recalcitrant organochlorines than the internal organs. Male dolphins bioaccumulated higher concentrations of nonmetabolizable PCBs and hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) isomers, whereas pilot whales had no gender-related differences in bioaccumulation. Pilot whales, mackerel, and herring had proportionately higher concentrations of DDTs, whereas [PCB] were higher in dolphins and squid. Although these odontocetes feed at the same trophic level and store a similar suite of contaminants, dolphins bioaccumulated higher and potentially hazardous 4,4'-DDE and PCB concentrations from food in their more geographically restricted range.}, number={1}, journal={MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH}, author={Weisbrod, AV and Shea, D and Moore, MJ and Stegeman, JJ}, year={2001}, month={Feb}, pages={29–50} }
 @article{weisbrod_shea_moore_john_2000, title={Bioaccumulation patterns of polychlorinated biphenyls and chlorinated pesticides in Northwest Atlantic pilot whales}, volume={19}, ISSN={["1552-8618"]}, DOI={10.1897/1551-5028(2000)019<0667:BPOPBA>2.3.CO;2}, abstractNote={Environmental Toxicology and ChemistryVolume 19, Issue 3 p. 667-677 Environmental Toxicology Bioaccumulation patterns of polychlorinated biphenyls and chlorinated pesticides in Northwest Atlantic pilot whales† Anne V. Weisbrod, Corresponding Author Anne V. Weisbrod [email protected] Procter&Gamble, Sharon Woods Technical Center, 11530 Reed Hartman Highway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241–2422, USA North Carolina State University, Department of Toxicology, Box 8604, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606, USAProcter&Gamble, Sharon Woods Technical Center, 11530 Reed Hartman Highway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241–2422, USASearch for more papers by this authorDamian Shea, Damian Shea North Carolina State University, Department of Toxicology, Box 8604, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606, USASearch for more papers by this authorMichael J. Moore, Michael J. Moore Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Biology Department, Mailstop 33, Woods Hole, Massachusetts 02543, USASearch for more papers by this authorJohn J. Stegeman, John J. Stegeman Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Biology Department, Mailstop 33, Woods Hole, Massachusetts 02543, USASearch for more papers by this author Anne V. Weisbrod, Corresponding Author Anne V. Weisbrod [email protected] Procter&Gamble, Sharon Woods Technical Center, 11530 Reed Hartman Highway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241–2422, USA North Carolina State University, Department of Toxicology, Box 8604, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606, USAProcter&Gamble, Sharon Woods Technical Center, 11530 Reed Hartman Highway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241–2422, USASearch for more papers by this authorDamian Shea, Damian Shea North Carolina State University, Department of Toxicology, Box 8604, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606, USASearch for more papers by this authorMichael J. Moore, Michael J. Moore Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Biology Department, Mailstop 33, Woods Hole, Massachusetts 02543, USASearch for more papers by this authorJohn J. Stegeman, John J. Stegeman Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Biology Department, Mailstop 33, Woods Hole, Massachusetts 02543, USASearch for more papers by this author First published: 02 November 2009 https://doi.org/10.1002/etc.5620190319Citations: 27 † The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, its subagencies, or other sponsors. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract Contaminant exposure is widespread among marine mammals but is of unknown significance. This study characterized organochlorine bioaccumulation in pilot whales, and these bioaccumulation patterns are proposed as representative of Northwest (NW) Atlantic cetacea. Samples were collected from whales stranded in Massachusetts and caught in nets. Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) and chlorinated pesticide concentrations were determined via GC/ECD and found to be similar to those reported for other NW Atlantic odontocetes. The organochlorine in highest concentration was 4,4′-DDE, followed by trans-nonachlor, 4,4′-DDD, dieldrin, cis-chlordane, Cl4(52), Cl5(95), Cl5(101), Cl5(118), Cl6(138), Cl6(149), Cl6(153), Cl7(180), and Cl7(187). The concentration of 19 pesticides was higher in blubber (21 ± 26 μg/g lipid "ppm") than liver (5.0 ± 7.1 ppm). The concentration of 26 PCB congeners was also greater in blubber (7.6 ±7.1 ppm) than liver (0.4 ± 7.3 ppm). 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 @article{weisbrod_shea_moore_stegeman_2000, title={Organochlorine exposure and bioaccumulation in the endangered Northwest Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) population}, volume={19}, ISSN={["1552-8618"]}, DOI={10.1897/1551-5028(2000)019<0654:OEABIT>2.3.CO;2}, number={3}, journal={ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY}, author={Weisbrod, AV and Shea, D and Moore, MJ and Stegeman, JJ}, year={2000}, month={Mar}, pages={654–666} }