A survey of antifoulants in sediments from Ports and Marinas along the French Mediterranean coast |
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| Authors: | Cassi Roberto Tolosa Imma de Mora Stephen |
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| Institution: | a International Atomic Energy Agency-Marine Environment Laboratories, 4, Quai Antoine 1er, MC 98000, Monaco
b Aromed Environmental Consulting Services Inc., 255 Melanie Avenue, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7M 8C2 |
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| Abstract: | Due to deleterious effects on non-target organisms, the use of organotin compounds on boat hulls of small vessels (<25 m) has been widely prohibited. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) resolved that the complete prohibition on organotin compounds acting as biocides in antifouling systems should commence in 2008. As a result of restrictions on the use of organotin based paints, other antifouling formulations containing organic biocides have been utilised. This survey was conducted to assess the contamination of replacement biocides in the marine environment following the ban of TBT-based paints. Surface sediments samples were collected in the major ports and marinas along the France Mediterranean coastline (Cote d’Azur) and analysed for organotin compounds, Irgarol 1051, Sea-nine 211TM, Chlorothalonil, Dichlofluanid and Folpet. Every port and marina exhibited high levels of organotin compounds, with concentrations in sediments ranging from 37 ng Sn g−1dry wt in Menton Garavan to over 4000 ng Sn g−1dry wt close to the ship chandler within the port of Villefranche-sur-Mer. TBT degradation indexes suggested that fresh inputs are still made. Among the other antifoulants monitored, only Irgarol 1051 exhibited measurable concentrations in almost every port, with concentrations ranging from 40 ng g−1dry wt (Cannes) to almost 700 ng g−1dry wt (Villefranche-sur-Mer, ship chandler). |
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| Keywords: | Organotin Antifoulants Port Marina Cote d&rsquo Azur Sediments TBT Irgarol 1051 Sea-nine Chlorothalonil Dichlofluanid Folpet |
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