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Contaminants of Emerging Concern

By Jeff Rice
Published April 28, 2014
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Estrogenic chemicals are among the thousands of emerging contaminants found in the waters of the Salish Sea. A study looks at their presence in the bile of English sole from Puget Sound.
Estrogenic chemicals are among the thousands of emerging contaminants found in the waters of the Salish Sea. A study looks at their presence in the bile of English sole from Puget Sound.

Thousands of different chemical compounds find their way into Puget Sound every day, but little is known about their effects on the environment. Known as Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs), these compounds range from pharmaceuticals to industrial products and even caffeine and artificial flavorings.  A special session at the Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference looks at some of the latest research.

View an overview of some of the work currently underway by the Puget Sound Ecosystem Monitoring Program and many of the session participants. 

Emerging Contaminants and Emergencies