Exposure and sensitivity of marine turtles and dugongs to dioxins - a risk assessment in near shore marine environments of Queensland

海龟和儒艮对二恶英的暴露和敏感性 - 昆士兰近岸海洋环境的风险评估

• 批准号: LP0453669
• 负责人: A/Prof Caroline Gaus
• 金额: $ 13.38万
• 依托单位: The University of Queensland
• 依托单位国家: 澳大利亚
• 项目类别: Linkage Projects
• 财政年份: 2004
• 资助国家: 澳大利亚
• 起止时间: 2004-08-31 至 2008-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/RGS/Web/Grants/LP0453669
• 关键词: Exposure; sensitivity; marine; turtles; dugongs

The World Heritage Great Barrier Reef sustains unique marine biota such as dugongs and turtles. High concentrations of harmful dioxins have been reported recently in dugongs. However, the impacts of these contaminants on the health of dugong and turtle populations remain unknown. This study will redress the general lack of toxicological information available for reptiles and dugongs. This includes assessments of exposure, pathways as well as toxicological responses to the compounds of concern, to provide a robust assessment of the risks associated. The outcomes will guide management policy designed to protect the environmental health of Queensland's Marine Parks.

世界遗产大堡礁维持着独特的海洋生物群，如儒艮和海龟。 最近有报告称儒艮体内含有高浓度的有害二恶英。 然而，这些污染物对儒艮和海龟种群健康的影响仍然未知。 这项研究将解决爬行动物和儒艮普遍缺乏毒理学信息的问题。 这包括对有关化合物的接触、途径以及毒理学反应进行评估，以便对相关风险进行可靠的评估。 研究结果将指导旨在保护昆士兰州海洋公园环境健康的管理政策。