Tributyltin along the Coasts of Corsica (Western Mediterranean): A Persistent Problem
| Autor: | Bernard Averty, Pierre Michel, Bruno Andral, François Galgani, Jean-Francois Chiffoleau |
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| Rok vydání: | 2001 |
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Mediterranean climate
Fauna Public Policy Aquatic Science Oceanography chemistry.chemical_compound Mediterranean sea Environmental protection Environmental monitoring Water pollution Ships computer.programming_language Nature reserve Water Pollution Pollution Fishery Geography chemistry Harbour Tributyltin Recreation France Trialkyltin Compounds computer Water Pollutants Chemical Environmental Monitoring |
| Zdroj: | Marine Pollution Bulletin. 42:1128-1132 |
| ISSN: | 0025-326X |
| DOI: | 10.1016/s0025-326x(01)00101-1 |
| Popis: | Despite optimistic forecasts by various scientists after regulatory measures were taken in the 1980s, coastal tributyltin (TBT) contamination is still a major problem. The present study concerning Corsica (Western Mediterranean) shows that contamination is not limited to harbour areas, but extends along the coast, involving protected nature reserves. The concentrations measured in harbours, which can reach 200 ng TBT l(-1), tend to incriminate both pleasure craft and ferries providing regular service between the island and the continent. Contamination as high as 7 ng TBT l(-1) has been measured in waters of the Scandola nature reserve, which is quite excessive given the no effect concentrations (NOEC) for marine fauna are around 1-2 ng TBT l(-1). The inadequacy of current regulations and their application are a major factor in this situation. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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