Levels of organochlorine compounds in the Mediterranean blue mussel from the Adriatic Sea

Bull Environ Contam Toxicol. 2009 Dec;83(6):880-4. doi: 10.1007/s00128-009-9833-2.

Abstract

The distribution of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) was investigated in Mediterranean blue mussel collected at four locations in Mali Ston Bay few times a year in 2005–2007. OCPs were found in all samples and levels ranged between 0.07 and 7.58 ng g−1 dry wt. Levels of PCBs ranged between 0 (below detection limit) and 21.55 ng g−1 dry wt. For most analyzed compounds there were no significant level changes between the 3 years. Exceptions are decreased levels of β-HCH, DDD, and PCB-138 and increased levels of γ-HCH and DDT in 2007. However, mussels from this area are applicable for human diet.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated / metabolism*
  • Mediterranean Sea
  • Mytilus / metabolism*
  • Pesticides / metabolism*
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls / metabolism
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / metabolism*
  • Water Pollution, Chemical / statistics & numerical data

Substances

  • Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated
  • Pesticides
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical
  • Polychlorinated Biphenyls