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Research on tributyltin in Australian estuaries
Author(s) -
Batley Graeme E,
Scammell Marcus S
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
applied organometallic chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.53
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1099-0739
pISSN - 0268-2605
DOI - 10.1002/aoc.590050206
Subject(s) - tributyltin , biota , estuary , biofouling , chemistry , oyster , imposex , oceanography , fishery , environmental chemistry , ecology , geology , biology , biochemistry , membrane
Tributyltin (TBT) from marine antifouling paints has been shown to have a major impact on the oyster industry in eastern Australia. Current research projects are examining the impact of TBT on Australian estuaries, assessing the response of sensitive biota to recently imposed bans and determining whether a continuing use of TBT on large vessels is an environmental concern.