Distribution of organochlorine pesticides in sediment along the coastal water off Pulau Perhentian Terengganu

Abstract

Distribution of organochlorine pesticides was investigated in the sediment along the coastal waters off Pulau Perhentian, Terengganu. A total of 12 sampling sites were selected and visited twice in April and September 2002. A total of 14 species from 4 major organochlorine pesticides groups namely DDT, BHC, Cyclodiene and others based on their chemical properties were detected. All sampling locations were dominated by the presence of DDT compounds.