An assessment of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in sediments and bivalves of the U.S. coastal zone
By: K.L. Kimbrough, W.E. Johnson, G.G. Lauenstein, J.D. Christensen and D.A. Apeti
Contributors: United States. National Ocean Service. Coastal Monitoring and Bioeffects Assessment Division; National Status and Trends Program (U.S.)
Publisher: US Dept. of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean Service, Office of Ocean Resources Conservation and Assessment, Coastal Monitoring and Bioeffects Assessment Division
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Silver Spring, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 87
Subjects: Polybrominated diphenyl ethers; Measurement; Water quality biological assessment; Marine pollution; Mussels; Effect of water pollution on
Other titles: NOAA national status & trends: mussel watch program; NOAA national status & trends PDBE report; Mussel Watch Program
Description: This report represents the first national assessment of PBDEs in the U.S. coastal zone. Results suggest that they are widely distributed nationally. Several regions, including the northern Mid-Atlantic, central Gulf of Mexico, Southern California, Pacific Northwest and the Great lakes have elevated PBDE concentrations compared with other coastal regions. Furthermore, PBDE concentrations are positively correlated with human population density along the U.S. coastline. The national and regional perspectives provided herein are intended to support research, local monitoring, and to assist resource managers and policy makers tasked with making regulatory decisions about these contaminants.
Notes: Shipping list no.: 2009-0362-P.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 28-36).

Also available online in PDF via Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment home page.