Scientists collecting fish to check for toxic contamination north of Fort McMurray Alberta Canada.

Scientists collecting fish to check for toxic contamination north of Fort McMurray Alberta Canada. Stock Photo
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Cavan Images / Alamy Stock Photo

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BR51J4

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50 MB (3 MB Compressed download)

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5120 x 3413 px | 43.3 x 28.9 cm | 17.1 x 11.4 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

8 April 2008

Location:

Fort McMurray Alberta Canada

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Water sampling using an electroshocker on the creek flowing into the Athabasca River north of Fort McMurray by scientists from the University of Alberta Canada. They are collecting Slimy Sculpins and Shiners that are found in Clarke Creek. They check the liver and bile for PAH exposure the flesh for mercury and trace metals and the stomach for the diet.