The pattern of organochlorines in mussels Mytilus edulis L. from the south west Baltic Sea

Lee, K. M.; Kruse, Hermann; Wassermann, O.

doi:10.1007/bf00203909

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“…On the other hand, the PCB concentration distribution appears to be the opposite than the one observed for PCDD/Fs in mussels where the highest concentration was found in the western part of the lagoon as indicated above. Concentrations within the same order of magnitude were found in mussels from various spots in different marine locations (Porte and Albaigés 1993;Lee et al, 1996;Bayarri et al, 2001;Piersanti et al, 2006) (Table S2, supporting information).…”

Section: Sedimentsmentioning

confidence: 54%

PCDD/F and PCB multi-media ambient concentrations, congener patterns and occurrence in a Mediterranean coastal lagoon (Etang de Thau, France)

Castro-Jiménez

Deviller

Ghiani

et al. 2008

Environmental Pollution

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Ambient concentrations, congener patterns and multi-media distribution of PCDD/Fs and PCBs were determined in air, water, sediment and mussels in a semi-enclosed marine ecosystem (Thau lagoon, France). Sigma2,3,7,8-PCDD/F and sigma7ICES PCB air concentrations (0.2-1.4 and 31-57 pg m(-3), respectively) were typical of rural areas. Concentrations in the water column were very low for PCDD/Fs (163-476 fg L(-1)) and low for PCBs (138-708 pg L(-1)). PCDD/F and PCB concentrations found in surface sediment (0.15-1.6 and 2.5-33 ng g(-1) d.w., respectively) and mussel (13-21 pg g(-1) d.w. and 10-39 ng g(-1) d.w., respectively) were medium levels. PCDD/F congener patterns observed in air, water particulate phase and sediments were similar suggesting direct coupling among these compartments and atmospheric inputs of PCDD/Fs into the lagoon. Conversely, for the same set of samples, similar patterns were not observed for PCBs in the mentioned compartments.

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Section: Sedimentsmentioning

confidence: 54%

PCDD/F and PCB multi-media ambient concentrations, congener patterns and occurrence in a Mediterranean coastal lagoon (Etang de Thau, France)

Castro-Jiménez

Deviller

Ghiani

et al. 2008

Environmental Pollution

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“…The fact that only pp'-DDE was found and not DDTs or DDDs is consistent with the metabolism of DDT to DDE by the biota in well-oxygenated waters. According to Brown et al (1986in Lee & Kruse, 1996, DDT is metabolised to DDD and DDE by bacteria. DDT is transformed to DDE in aerobic conditions and to DDD in anaerobic conditions.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…DDT is transformed to DDE in aerobic conditions and to DDD in anaerobic conditions. Lee & Kruse (1996), in a study of the OCs residues in Baltic mussels found that DDT was mainly transformed to DDD near Flensburg, Germany, where the waters are very poor in oxygen. In the São Sebastião Channel, the waters are well flushed and normally the dissolved oxygen levels are close to the saturation values on the surface dropping only 30 % in the bottom (Pires-Vanin et al, 1997).…”

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confidence: 99%

Organochlorine pesticides residues and PCBs in benthic organisms of the inner shelf of the São Sebastião Channel, São Paulo, Brazil

Gorni

Weber

2004

Braz. j. oceanogr.

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Thirty seven benthic samples of the inner shelf area of São Sebastião, Brazil, were collected between April 1994 and August 1998 and analysed for seventeen chlorinated pesticide residues and PCBs congeners. Pesticide residues and PCBs congeners levels were low (ng/g) and predominantly found in the crustacean samples. DDE was the most frequently residue with a maximum of 9,7 ng/g followed by HCHs with maximum of 17,1ng/g. As for the PCBs, the heavier congeners predominate: CB 138,153,170, 180 and 183. Maximum total PCBs was 17,4 ug/g in a crab sample. Higher levels of PCBs are related to feeding habits and local inputs of raw sewage or land runoff. Although EPA and FDA (U.S.A) below the guidelines for human consumption propose these levels, they do show that even in marine areas without intense agricultural or industrial activities these compounds are present at detectable levels.
Trinta e sete amostras de bentos da área interna do Canal de São Sebastião, Brasil, foram coletadas entre Abril de 1994 e Agosto de 1998 e analisadas quanto aos níveis de resíduos de 17 pesticidas organoclorados os congêneres dos PCBs. Os níveis de resíduos de organoclorados e PCBs foram baixos( ng/g) e encontrados com maior freqüência nas amostras de crustáceos. DDE foi o resíduo de pesticida encontrado com mais freqüência apresentado um máximo de 9,7 ng/g seguido dos isômeros de HCHs com um máximo de 17,1 ng/g. No caso dos PCBs os congêneres mais pesados foram os predominantes: CB 138, 153, 170, 180 e 183. O valor máximo de PCBs totais foi de 17,4 ug/g numa amostra de crustáceo. Níveis maiores de PCBs estão associados aos hábitos alimentares e introduções pontuais de esgotos e água de drenagem urbana. Apesar dos níveis observados estarem abaixo dos recomendados para consumo humano pela EPA e da FDA( U.S.A) ,eles demonstram que mesmo em área marinhas costeiras sem agricultura intensiva ou atividades industriais de porte , estes compostos orgânicos persistentes sintéticos ( POPS) estão presentes em níveis mensuráveis

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“…In fact, mussels are reported to take up organochlorines from their aquatic habitat, reflecting the water pollution (Lee et al, 1995;Porte & Albaiges, 1993).…”

Section: Organochlorinesmentioning

confidence: 98%

Monitoring a Marine Coastal Area: Use of Mytilus galloprovincialis and Mullus barbatus as Bioindicators

et al. 2002

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Samples of Mytilus galloprovincialis and Mullus barbatus were collected in eight coastal sites along the South Adriatic and Ionic coasts of Italy in spring 2000 for a survey of coastal pollution in the Mediterranean basin. Specimens were analysed using an integrated approach based on residue analysis of common aquatic pollutants like organochlorines such as hexachlorobenzene (HCB), DDTs and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), heavy metals and nonylphenols (NPnE) and biomarker responses such as acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity, and the two specific P450 activities benzo(a)pyrene monooxygenase (BPMO) and 7-ethoxyresorufin-O-deethylase (EROD). Biological and morphological parameters like somatic liver index (SLI), gonadosomatic index (GSI) and gonadal and gamete histology (eggs and sperms) were also evaluated in red mullet samples. A contamination gradient in which several hot spots occur were revealed in this study. The hot spots account for high levels of organochlorines in both species near incinerators and of PAHs in harbour areas. Levels of both NPnE and AChE activity were highest in two protected marine areas and were within detectable limits in others. This finding was confirmed by P450 activities, in which maximum levels were detected in harbours and protected marine areas. No morphological alterations of male and female gonads were observed on the histological level. ProblemAquatic ecosystems serve as a sink for pollutants, which bind to sediment and tend to accumulate in the tissues of aquatic organisms. Marine coastal areas are extremely impacted by human activities, thus better reflecting the health of the overall marine eco-P.S

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The pattern of organochlorines in mussels Mytilus edulis L. from the south west Baltic Sea

Cited by 23 publications

References 35 publications

PCDD/F and PCB multi-media ambient concentrations, congener patterns and occurrence in a Mediterranean coastal lagoon (Etang de Thau, France)

PCDD/F and PCB multi-media ambient concentrations, congener patterns and occurrence in a Mediterranean coastal lagoon (Etang de Thau, France)

Organochlorine pesticides residues and PCBs in benthic organisms of the inner shelf of the São Sebastião Channel, São Paulo, Brazil

Monitoring a Marine Coastal Area: Use of Mytilus galloprovincialis and Mullus barbatus as Bioindicators

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