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We investigated the temporal trend in contamination of butyltin compounds (BTs) along the Korean coast using imposex and tributyltin (TBT) burden in gastropods (Thais clavigera) as a biomonitor. Thais clavigera were collected from 26 locations with different shipping activities between 2004 and 2009 after restrictions on TBT-based antifouling paints were imposed in Korea. In the present study, imposex indices and TBT tissue concentrations significantly decreased over time from 2004 to 2009, confirming the effectiveness of TBT regulation. However, imposex in 2009 samples was still found. Significantly high imposex indices and TBT tissue residues were found in large ports containing commercial and ferry services compared with small ports and background areas. Imposex indices in background areas had decreased to zero, suggesting recovery from imposex caused by BT contamination. These results suggest that recovery from TBT contamination occurs faster in areas with very low maritime activities than areas with high maritime activities.
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This work was funded by a grant from the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (Grant No. RP-2012-ME-58), Korea.
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Choi, M., Moon, HB., Yu, J. et al. Temporal Trends (2004–2009) of Imposex in Rock Shells Thais clavigera Collected Along the Korean Coast Associated With Tributyltin Regulation in 2003 and 2008. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol 64, 448–455 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00244-012-9839-3
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