Analysis of marine sediment, water and biota for selected organic pollutants

Journal Article · Tue Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Chemosphere; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0045-6535(81)90051-5· OSTI ID:5433691

Murray, H E; Ray, L E; Giam, C S

The concentrations of various organic pollutants (benzo(a)pyrene (BaP), hexachlorobenzene (HCB) and pentachlorophenol (PCP) were determined in samples of water, sediment and biota (flounder, killifish, shrimp, crabs, and squid) from San Luis Pass, Texas. Sediment was also analyzed for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), phthalic acid esters (PAEs) and various pesticides. Only PCP was detectable in water. In sediment, the relative concentrations were PAEs >> BaP > (PCBs approx. HCB) > PCP. In biota, BaP was not detectable in any animal; HCB was highest in crabs and PCP was highest in all others (flounder, killifish, shrimp and squid). The relative concentrations of HCB and PCP were different in the different organisms. The differences between the relative concentrations in the biota and in sediment are discussed. The results of this study are compared to values measured at other sites. This study is part of a larger effort to identify and quantitate pollutants in various Texas estuaries and to serve as a basis for monitoring marine pollution.

• Research Organization: Texas A and M Univ., College Station
• OSTI ID: 5433691
• Journal Information: Chemosphere; (United States), Vol. 10:11-12
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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