LONG-TERM TRENDS OF POLYCHLORINATED-BIPHENYLS AND ORGANOCHLORINATED PESTICIDES IN MUSSELS FROM THE WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN COAST

被引:38
作者
SOLE, M
PORTE, C
PASTOR, D
ALBAIGES, J
机构
[1] Environmental Chemistry Department, CID-CSIC. Jordi Girona
关键词
PCBS; DDTS; HCB; LINDANE; BIVALVES; MONITORING; WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN;
D O I
10.1016/0045-6535(94)90006-X
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
The distributions of organochlorinated pesticides (DDTs, hexachlorobenzene -HCB- and lindane) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have been determined in mussels from two bays of the Ebro Delta (Western Mediterranean) during the period 1980-1992. The data obtained enabled us to assess the fate and trends of these compounds in the area. A general decline in concentrations was observed for all organochlorinated pesticides during the studied period, reflecting a positive response to the existing regulations. However, the decline of PCBs was less evident, although a relative decrease of the low chlorinated congeners with time, possibly indicating a lack of recent inputs, was observed.
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页码:897 / 903
页数:7
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