Studying Heavy Metals on Antarctica by Using Non Invasive Biotic Samples of Penguins

José E Celis, Ricardo Barra, Gustavo Chiang, Daniel González-Acuña1 and Winfred Espejo
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Ricardo Barra: Department of Animal Science, Universidad de Concepción, Chile
Daniel González-Acuña1: Department of Animal Science, Universidad de Concepción, Chile
Winfred Espejo: MERI Foundation (Melimoyu Ecosystem Research Institute), Chile

Oceanography & Fisheries Open Access Journal, 2018, vol. 7, issue 1, 23-24

Abstract: Antarctica is one of the most surprising places in terms of biodiversity, and is one of the regions less affected by humans. The study of pollution in Antarctica can help us understand the real influence of human activities on the environmental pollution from polar regions. Trace elements are worrisome to biota for their effects on health and ecosystems. These chemicals enter the water through natural processes and human activities, and can affect wildlife and humans. The northern of Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland islands are particularly vulnerable because of their proximity to the continent and for having major human pressure. Our studies have focused on the determination of metals in penguin excreta, as they are non-invasive materials which can be suitable for the monitoring of chemicals in the environment..

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Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.19080/OFOAJ.2018.07.555705

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