%0 Book %T Analysis and tracking chlorinated hydrocarbons: PCB, DDT and HCB in Baltic Sea sediments: distribution, temporal trends, and ecological risks %A Zhou, Mo %D 2024 %C Rostock %C Universität Rostock %G English %F 1918541728 %O vorgelegt von Mo Zhou %O GutachterInnen: Detlef Schulz-Bull (Leibniz-Institut für Ostseeforschung Warnemünde) ; Joanna Waniek (Leibniz-Institut für Ostseeforschung Warnemünde) ; Gesine Witt (HAW Hamburg) %O Dissertation Universität Rostock 2024 %X This study evaluates chlorinated hydrocarbons (PCBs, DDT, HCB) in Baltic Sea sediments, examining concentration levels, spatial-temporal distribution, and ecological and human health impacts. Analysis of PCB153 shows variation due to industrial activities, particularly in central and southern areas. Long-term monitoring indicates diverse PCB trends and a decline in levels following environmental regulations. Sediments serve as major pollutant sinks, with core samples revealing vertical dispersion patterns. Ecological and health risk assessments indicate minimal risks. %L 500 %9 theses %9 Text %9 Hochschulschrift %R 10.18453/rosdok_id00004741 %U https://purl.uni-rostock.de/rosdok/id00004741 %U https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:gbv:28-rosdok_id00004741-2 %U https://d-nb.info/1358477981/34 %U https://doi.org/10.18453/rosdok_id00004741