| contaminants in fish of the hackensack meadowlands, new jersey: size, sex, and seasonal relationships as related to health risks. | the trace metal content and related safety (health risk) of hackensack river fish were assessed within the hackensack meadowlands of new jersey, usa. eight elements were analyzed in the edible portion (i.e., muscle) of species commonly taken by anglers in the area. the white perch collection (morone americana) was large enough (n = 168) to enable statistically significant inferences, but there were too few brown bullheads and carp to reach definite conclusions. of the eight elements analyzed, th ... | 2007 | 17106790 |
| lead (pb) in biota and perceptions of pb exposure at a recently designated superfund beach site in new jersey. | the raritan bay slag site (new jersey) was designated a superfund site in 2009 because the seawall, jetties, and sediment contained lead (pb). our objective was to compare pb and mercury (hg) levels in biota and public perceptions of exposure at the superfund and reference sites. samples (algae, invertebrates, fish) were collected from the raritan bay slag site and reference sites and analyzed for pb and hg. waterfront users were interviewed using a standard questionnaire. levels of pb in aquati ... | 2012 | 22409490 |