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Document Title:

Evaluation of Endocrine Disrupting Effects in Potomac River Fish

AUTHOR(S):
Alfred E. Pinkney Beth L. McGee Daniel J. Fisher Lance T. Yonkos


REPORT NUMBER:
CBFO-C03-01
PUBLICATION NUMBER:
99-368-006
PAGES:
1 - 13

PUBLICATION DATE: January 2003

ABSTRACT:
The Potomac River estuary, the second largest tributary to Chesapeake Bay, is an important nursery and spawning area for both migratory and resident fish species of commercial and recreational importance. The objective of the study was to evaluate the potential for endocrine disrupting effects on fish collected from the watershed.

PUBLISHED BY:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

DOCUMENT LINK:
http://www.fws.gov/chesapeakebay/pdf/CBFO-C0301.PDF, 1 MB

ADDITIONAL LINKS:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Chesapeake Bay Field Office
Last updated: February 13, 2013