作者: Maria Cristina Fossi , Cristina Panti , Letizia Marsili , Silvia Maltese , Giacomo Spinsanti
DOI: 10.1016/J.MARPOLBUL.2013.02.013
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摘要: The concurrence of man-made pressures on cetaceans in the Mediterranean Sea is potentially affecting population stability and marine biodiversity. This needs to be proven for only pelagic protected area Sea: Pelagos Sanctuary Marine Mammals. Here we applied a multidisciplinary tool, using diagnostic markers elaborated statistical model rank toxicological stress cetaceans. As case study analyzed persistent, bioaccumulative toxic chemicals combined with wide range exposure anthropogenic contaminants genetic variation as marker erosion striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) skin biopsies. Finally, was obtain complete profile other areas (Ionian Strait Gibraltar). provide first evidence living Sanctuary.