Spatiotemporal variations, surface inventory, and cross regional impact of current-use organoamine pesticides in Chinese Marginal Seas

Hongyuan Zheng, Zhiyi Chen, Kunde Yang, Kaiyan Xiao, Jincai Zhu, Zhiwei Gao, Zheyi Han, Yanguang Liu, Minghong Cai

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Abstract

Current-use Organoamine Pesticides (CUOAPs) are a growing concern as emerging pesticide pollutants that were initially discovered on a large scale in Chinese Marginal Seas (CMSs). The highest level was detected in the East China Sea in the late spring and decreased in the following order: East China Sea (early spring) > the South China Sea > the Bohai Sea. The crucial role played by the Yangtze and Yellow rivers as significant terrestrial sources were established. The fluctuations in the land application and riverine input led to variations in the source, distribution, and seasonal patterns of CUOAPs. Terrestrial-exported CUOAPs were transported and redistributed spatially by the surface ocean currents, resulting in significant regional disparities. The results displayed a pronounced terrestrial source signature and a cross-regional impact. By the ocean current transport, CMSs will likely become a secondary source region for the surrounding seas.

Original languageEnglish
Article number131213
JournalJournal of Hazardous Materials
Volume451
DOIs
StatePublished - 5 Jun 2023

Keywords

  • Chinese Marginal Seas
  • Current-use organoamine pesticides
  • Ocean current redistribution
  • Secondary source region
  • Terrestrial export

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