Contamination by organochlorine residues in Green Mussel (Perna viridis,L.) from coastal waters of peninsular Malaysia

Abstract

Organochlorine residue contaminants have been investigated in common mussels(Perna viridis, L.)from four locations along the coast of Peninsular Malaysia.A total of nine species of chlorinated pesticides were detected;HCB,mirex,heptachlor,aldrin,heptachlor epoxidc, 2,4'-DDE, 4,4'-DDE, 4,4'-DDD and y-BIIC.Total concentrations ranged between 3.93 ng/g and 18.16 ng/g wet weight.