This brief overview of a more complete PAH data set generated by GERG for the 

 International Mussel Watch Program provides an introduction to an important topic that deserves 

 further discussion by the international community. Contamination of coastal areas by elevated 

 concentrations of PAH is ubiquitous as indicated by the IMW and NOAA S&T data and may 

 threaten the viability of living natural resource populations or even be of human health concern 

 in some locations. 



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