Publication Abstract

Is endocrine disruption a significant ecological issue?

P. Matthiessen

This brief paper summarises current knowledge concerning the effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals in wildlife, and indicates that, with a few exceptions, we do not yet have good evidence that endocrine disruption is causing serious effects at the population level. The paper suggsts that more field and semi-field studies are required to address this issue.

Reference:

P. Matthiessen, 2000. Is endocrine disruption a significant ecological issue? Ecotoxicology, 9: 21-24