Brominated flame retardants and polychlorinated biphenyls in fish from the river Scheldt, Belgium

• Published in: Environment International
• Main Authors: Roosens, L., Dirtu, A.C., Goemans, G., Belpaire, C., Gheorghe, A., Neels, H., Blust, R., Covaci, A.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: Anguilla anguilla; Pisces [Fish]; Two Ponds
• Online Access: http://www.vliz.be/nl/open-marien-archief?module=ref&refid=211889

Levels of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), hexabromocyclododecanes (HBCDs), and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were measured in several fish species originating from the river Scheldt (Belgium). Five sampling locations were chosen in a highly industrialized area along the river, while two p...