[Pharmwaste] Crocodiles and endocrine disruptors?

[Tenace, Laurie]

Kruger croc deaths remain a mystery
July 03, 2008 Edition 1 


The cause of the recent spate of crocodile deaths at Olifants Gorge in the
Kruger National Park is still unknown, the Department of Water Affairs and
Forestry said yesterday. 

Investigations to establish why the crocodiles were dying are under way, said
spokesperson Linda Page. 

She said some water samples analysed from sources in the area was found to
contain 15 pesticides. 

"The concentrations found were well below World Health Organisation drinking
water guidelines, but were in the range where possible accumulation in the
food chain is possible," said Page. 

She said endocrine disrupting effects were possible, especially with
long-term exposure and the department would continue to monitor the pesticide
residue levels. 

"It is however not clear whether these low level concentrations of pesticides
could have contributed to the crocodile deaths in the Olifants River."

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Laurie

Laurie J. Tenace
Environmental Specialist
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
2600 Blair Stone Road, MS 4555
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400
PH: (850) 245-8759
FAX: (850) 245-8811
Laurie.Tenace at dep.state.fl.us 

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