• Temporal trends of POPs in arctic foxes from Svalbard in light of a changing climate 

      Andersen, Martin Solhøi (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2013-11-15)
      The present study investigates concentrations and temporal trends of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in arctic foxes (Vulpes lagopus) from Svalbard, Norway, adjusted for sex, age, body condition, diet, reindeer mortality and sea ice coverage. Number of reindeer carcasses in Adventdalen and sea ice coverage of Isfjorden in the spring preceding the trapping season were used as indexes for climate ...