Monitoring of contaminants in atmosphere and biota in Greenland

Time frame

Status

Ongoing

Project time span

1990 -

Data collection

1990 -

Data processing

1990 -

Data reporting

1990 -

Contact information

Contact person

- -

Address

Frank Rigét ffr@dmu.dk (biological part) Henrik Skov hsk@dmu.dk (atmospheric part)

Email

dleif nosrep tcatnoc eeS

Parameters and Media

Parameter groups measured/observed/modelled

Media sampled/studied/modelled

Air/aerosol

Seawater/suspended particulate matter

Geography

Regions studied

Greenland

Greenland

Data availability

Samples/specimens archived in specimen banks?

No

Methods & Procedures

Procedures and methodology used for, e.g., sampling and sample storage, sample pretreatment, extraction and analysis, including which laboratories are involved, references to methods employed, etc.

Heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in the atmosphere and biota and short lived Climate Forcers in the atmosphere as well as biological samples

Additional Information

Is this a bi- AND multi-lateral project (i.e. a project involving cooperation between different countries)?

No

Is this project reporting to other organizations/programmes?

Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme (AMAP)