Organotin in the surface microlayer and subsurface waters of southwest England

Organotin levels were determined in samples taken during 1986 from sites previously surveyed in 1984. In the more recent survey vertical profiles were sampled and we found that 1. the highest organotin concentrations occurred in the surface microlayer; 2. there was no systematic decline in concentra...

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Published in:Marine pollution bulletin 1987, Vol.18 (5), p.238-246
Main Authors: Cleary, J.J, Stebbing, A.R.D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Marine
Natural water pollution
Pollution
Seawaters, estuaries
Water treatment and pollution
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Summary:Organotin levels were determined in samples taken during 1986 from sites previously surveyed in 1984. In the more recent survey vertical profiles were sampled and we found that 1. the highest organotin concentrations occurred in the surface microlayer; 2. there was no systematic decline in concentration since 1984; and 3. concentrations in areas of commercial shipping activity were low compared with areas where small boats were abundant. Organotin levels throughout the water column were sufficiently high to cause chronic toxic effects in sensitive organisms at the majority of sites surveyed.
ISSN:0025-326X
1879-3363
DOI:10.1016/0025-326X(87)90465-6