AMAP Phase 2

What is AMAP Phase 2? (.wmv, 753 KB)

AMAP Assessment Results

Overview of AMAPs findings concerning pollution in the Arctic (.wmv, 1 MB)

Pathways

How contaminants reach the Arctic (.wmv, 1.27 MB)

Mercury

Mechanisms that enhance mercury deposition in the Arctic (.wmv, 970 KB)

POPs - old and new

Contamination of the Arctic by PCB and brominated flame retardants (.wmv, 797 KB)

Polar bears

Effects of contaminants on polar bears (.wmv, 228 KB)

Traditional diets

The dilemma for Arctic indigenous people who rely on traditional foods (.wmv, 1.26 MB)

Human health

Effects of contaminants on Arctic human populations (.wmv, 849 KB)