Sum-PCB (ng/g lw) in Arctic mammals compared to thresholds for mammalian effects (1 Leonards et al 1995, 2 Tryphonas 1994, 3 Kihlström et al 1992, 4 Olsson et al 1996a, 5 Boon et al 1987, 6 Ahlborg et al 1992, 7 Helle et al 1976b)

Sum-PCB (ng/g lw) in Arctic mammals compared to thresholds for mammalian effects (1 Leonards et al 1995, 2 Tryphonas 1994, 3 Kihlström et al 1992, 4 Olsson et al 1996a, 5 Boon et al 1987, 6 Ahlborg et al 1992, 7 Helle et al 1976b) (map/graphic/illustration)

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Sum-PCB (ng/g lw) in Arctic mammals compared to thresholds for mammalian effects (1 Leonards et al 1995, 2 Tryphonas 1994, 3 Kihlström et al 1992, 4 Olsson et al 1996a, 5 Boon et al 1987, 6 Ahlborg et al 1992, 7 Helle et al 1976b)
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