Durbin, E.G., G. Teegarden, R.G. Campbell, A. Cembella, M.F. Baumgartner & B.R. Mark. (2002). North Atlantic right whales, Eubalaena glacialis, exposed to paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxins via a zooplankton vector, Calanus finmarchicus. Harmful Algae. 1(3): 243-251.

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10.1016/S1568-9883(02)00046-X [view]

Durbin, E.G., G. Teegarden, R.G. Campbell, A. Cembella, M.F. Baumgartner & B.R. Mark

2002

1(3): 243-251.

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The seriously endangered north Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) is regularly exposed to the neurotoxins responsible for paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) through feeding on contaminated zooplankton acting as a vector of these dinoflagellate toxins. This chronic exposure occurs during several months each summer while the whales are present on their late summer feeding ground in Grand Manan Basin in the lower Bay of Fundy. Based on estimated ingestion rates, we suggest that these toxins could affect respiratory capabilities, feeding behavior, and ultimately the reproductive condition of the whale population. Keywords: Right whale; Eubalaena; Dinoflagellate; Alexandrium; Zooplankton; Calanus; PSP toxin

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