Contaminants in coastal waters 2023
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This report presents the findings from monitoring performed in 2023.
The Norwegian environmental monitoring programme “Contaminants in coastal waters” (Miljøgifter i kystområdene - MILKYS) examines the levels, trends, and effects of contaminants annually in biota along the Norwegian fjords and coastline including Svalbard.
The 2023 investigation included analyses of more than 180 different contaminants or biological effect methods (BEM) in five species (blue mussel, cod, dogwhelk, common periwinkle, and common eider). The contaminants measured include metals, TBT, PCBs, PAHs, PBDEs, PFAS, HBCDs, chlorinated paraffins, siloxanes, and pesticides. BEM include imposex (VDSI) and intersex (ISI), PAH-metabolites, ALA-D, and EROD.
In this report, 37 contaminants and in addition, BEM were chosen for in-depth presentation.