Table 4.
Summary of animals (N = 46) that tested positive for both domoic acid (DA) and saxitoxin (STX) and mean (± sd) toxin values (ng/g or ml).
| Species | N | DA | STX | Matrix | Collection Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humpback whale | 3 | 21 ± 26 | 30 ± 28 | F | Southeast Alaska |
| Bowhead whale | 6 | 83 ± 137 | 48 ± 11 | F | Barrow |
| Ringed seal | 5 | 6 ± 2 | 41 ± 73 | F/SC | Chukchi Sea, Bering Sea |
| Bearded seal | 3 | 11 ± 14 | 8 ± 6 | F/SC/U | Chukchi Sea, Bering Sea |
| Pacific walrus | 20 | 524 ± 1,432 | 64 ± 80 | IC | St. Lawrence Island |
| Northern sea otter | 9 | 2 ± 2 | 7 ± 3 | U | Kachemak Bay, Juneau, Glacier Bay |
| Total number | 46 |
Sample matrix includes: F= Feces, SC = Stomach Contents, IC = Intestinal Contents, and U = Urine.