Individual Chapters:

Chapter 1: Introduction: How do toxic chemicals enter and impact Casco Bay?

Chapter 2: Is atmospheric deposition a major contributor of PAHs and mercury to the Bay?

Chapter 3: How do oil spills impact Casco Bay?

Chapter 4: What are the levels of toxic chemicals in the sediments of Casco Bay?

Chapter 5: How are blue mussels serving as an indicator organism in Casco Bay?

Chapter 6: What are the impacts of mercury on wildlife?

Chapter 7: How are seals, as top predators, impacted by toxic contaminants in Casco Bay and the Gulf of Maine?

Chapter 8: Are human consumers potentially at risk from toxic chemicals in Casco Bay fish and shellfish?

Chapter 9: Overview and next steps: What are CBEP and our partners doing to reduce the loading of toxics to the Bay?

Glossary