Toxic Traces in the Mediterranean. Mussels as Sentinels of Antifouling Contamination
Keywords:
Antifouling; marine pollution; mussels; heavy metals; bioindicatorsSynopsis
Since the mid-twentieth century, organotin compounds such as tributyltin revolutionized the protection of ship hulls, yet their legacy persists decades after their global prohibition. This book explores contamination by antifouling paints in the Mediterranean, using mussels as environmental sentinels. Through the analysis of metals such as copper and zinc accumulated in these filter-feeding organisms, it reveals how ports and marinas concentrate alarming levels of toxic substances that alter mollusk reproduction and threaten entire ecosystems. An essential work for understanding the invisible impact of nautical activity and the urgency of developing control strategies to achieve good environmental status in our coastal waters.
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Atoche Ordoñez, L. M., Noblecilla Retamozo, P. R., Olivares Bernal, C. E., Ubillus Bravo, M. Z., & Vásquez Ramos, O. A. (2026). Toxic Traces in the Mediterranean. Mussels as Sentinels of Antifouling Contamination. Atik Editorial. https://doi.org/10.46652/atikbook28
