Concentration of Organotin and Booster Biocides in Sediments of Seagrass Area from Sungai Pulai Estuary, South of Johor, Malaysia

Antifouling compounds are widely used in paints applied on ship hulls to prevent attachment of fouling organisms. However, a certain amount of these chemicals could leach from the painted surface, enter seawater, and pose deleterious effects on various marine biotas. The present study aimed to deter...

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Main Authors: Aqilah Mukhtar, Ferdaus Mohamat-Yusuff, Syaizwan Zahmir Zulkifli, Hiroya Harino, Ahmad Ismail, Koji Inoue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Environments
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3298/6/2/26