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Total mercury concentrations in the baleen of three humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in ug mercury per gram of baleen powder. Whale ID includes sex and age as determined from necropsy, sighting history and/or earplug analysis.
| Whale ID (sex, age) | Avg ±SD (ug/g) |
|---|---|
| SEAK 68 (F, 44.5) | 1.12 ± 0.22 |
| During pregnancy | 1.00 ± 0.15 |
| During lactation | 1.34 ± 0.20 |
| SEAK 1536 (M, ≥35) | 0.40 ± 0.08 |
| SEAK 441 (M, 66) | 0.35 ± 0.26 |
