Uittreksel
Dioxins, furans and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were analysed in muscle tissue from yellow
phased European eel (Anguilla anguilla) from 38 sites in Belgium. Dioxin concentrations in eel vary
considerably between sampling locations, indicating that yellow eel is a good indicator of local pollution
levels. Measured levels of dioxin-like PCBs are much higher than those of the dioxins and furans. In the
majority of the sites, eel has levels considered to be detrimental for their reproduction. Field levels of dioxin
and dioxin-like PCBs are therefore suggested as an additional causal factor contributing to the decline of the
European eel. 42% of the sampling sites show especially dioxin-like PCB levels exceeding the European
consumption level (with a factor 3 on average). Human consumption of eel, especially in these highly
contaminated sites, seems unjustified.
Oorspronkelijke taal | Engels |
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Tijdschrift | Science of the total environment |
Volume | 409 |
Exemplaarnummer | 19 |
Pagina's (van-tot) | 4039-4047 |
Aantal pagina’s | 9 |
DOI's | |
Publicatiestatus | Gepubliceerd - 2011 |
Taxonomische lijst
- palingen (Anguillidae)
Beleidsmatig
- aquatisch beheer
- volksgezondheid
- visserijbeleid
Geografische lijst
- Vlaanderen
Technologisch
- visserijtechnieken