Perfluoroalkylated substances (PFASs) and legacy persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in halibut and shrimp from coastal areas in the far north of Norway: Small survey of important dietary foodstuffs for coastal communities

CARLSSON, Pernilla Marianne, John D. CROSSE, Crispin HALSALL, Anita EVENSET, Eldbjorg S. HEIMSTAD and Mikael HARJU. Perfluoroalkylated substances (PFASs) and legacy persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in halibut and shrimp from coastal areas in the far north of Norway: Small survey of important dietary foodstuffs for coastal communities. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN. OXFORD: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2016, vol. 105, No 1, p. 81-87. ISSN 0025-326X. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.02.053.

Basic information

• Original name: Perfluoroalkylated substances (PFASs) and legacy persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in halibut and shrimp from coastal areas in the far north of Norway: Small survey of important dietary foodstuffs for coastal communities
• Authors: CARLSSON, Pernilla Marianne (752 Sweden, guarantor, belonging to the institution), John D. CROSSE (826 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Crispin HALSALL (826 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Anita EVENSET (578 Norway), Eldbjorg S. HEIMSTAD (578 Norway) and Mikael HARJU (578 Norway).
• Edition: MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN, OXFORD, PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2016, 0025-326X.

Other information

• Original language: English
• Type of outcome: Article in a journal
• Field of Study: 30304 Public and environmental health
• Country of publisher: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• WWW: URL
• Impact factor: Impact factor: 3.146
• RIV identification code: RIV/00216224:14310/16:00093545
• Organization unit: Faculty of Science
• Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.02.053
• UT WoS: 000375816000023
• Keywords in English: Fish; PFOS; PFCA; PBDE; PCB; Arctic
• Tags: AKR, rivok
• Tags: International impact, Reviewed

Abstract

Halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) and shrimps (Pandalus borealis) are regular foodstuffs for communities in northern Norway and important species for the coastal fishing industry. This is the first study to present a comprehensive overview of the contaminant status of these species, with emphasis on unregulated perfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS). The contaminant concentrations were low and within tolerable levels for human dietary exposure. Median Sigma polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) were 4.9 and 2.5 ng/g ww for halibut and unpeeled shrimps, respectively. Concentrations of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) - the most abundant PFASs - were 0.9 and 2.7 ng/g ww in halibut and shrimp, respectively. The halibut fillets were dominated by PCBs, which contributed to 50% of the total POPs load, followed by Sigma DDTs; 26% and PFASs (18%), whereas shrimps were dominated by PFASs (74%). Sigma PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers) contributed to 1-4% of the total POP load. Local sources are not contributing significantly to the contaminant burden in these species.

Links

• 7E09067, research and development project: Name: Arctic Health Risks: Impacts on health in the Arctic and Europe owing to climate-induced changes in contaminant cycling

Investor: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the CR, Arctic Health Risks: Impacts on health in the Arctic and Europe owing to climate-induced changes in contaminant cycling