Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Research Information Requirements Associated with the Environmental Fate and Effects of Organotin Compounds

  • Chapter
Organotin

Abstract

This chapter identifies, delineates, and prioritizes research information requirements relative to the environmental ramifications associated with organotin compounds. The lack of appropriate priorities for strategic planning and managing research has been a serious problem for the evaluation of highly toxic organotin compounds. Degrees of scientific uncertainty have always reduced or eroded the confidence of policy and decision makers. This uncertainty points to the necessity for improved and standardized risk characterization protocols, which need to be developed to improve ecological risk assessment and management. The focus of future requirements for long-term research information for organotin compounds should be on (1) quantification of the sources and loading levels of TBT in the environment; (2) delineation of the dispersion rates, processes, and transport mechanism; (3) characterization of the exposure pathways to selective target organisms of high risk; (4) assessment of the factors influencing bioavailability and biological uptake mechanisms; (5) identification and characterization of degradation rates and metabolic pathways; (6) quantification of relationships between laboratory studies of cause and effects, and effects found in the field; (7) development of rapid and inexpensive low-level advanced analytical protocols; (8) numerical modeling and prediction of ecosystem concentrations; (9) development of standard reference materials; and (10) risk assessment protocols.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 429.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 549.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book
USD 549.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

Preview

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.

References

  • Brinckman, F.E., G.J. Olson, W.R. Blair and E.J. Parks. 1987. Implications of molecular speciation and topology of environmental metals: uptake mechanisms and toxicity of organotins. In: Aquatic Toxicity and Hazard Assessment, W.J. Adams, G.A. Chapman and W.G. Landis (Eds). ASTM STP 971. American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, pp. 219–232.

    Google Scholar 

  • Callow, M.E., P.A. Millner and L.V. Evans. 1978. Organotin resistance in green seaweeds. In: Ninth International Seaweed Symposium, Santa Barbara, California, 20 August 1977. Science Press, Princeton, New Jersey.

    Google Scholar 

  • Champ, M.A. 1986. Introduction and overview. In: Proceedings of the Oceans ’86 Organotin Symposium, Vol. 4, Marine Technology Society, Washington, DC, pp. i–viii.

    Google Scholar 

  • Champ, M.A. and D.F. Bleil. 1988. Research Needs Concerning Organotin Compounds Used in Antifouling Paints in Coastal Environments. NOAA Technical Report Published by the Office of the Chief Scientist, National Ocean Pollution Office. 5 parts plus appendix, paginated separately.

    Google Scholar 

  • Champ, M.A. and F.L. Lowenstein. 1987. TBT: The dilemma of hi-technology antifouling paints. Oceanus, 30(3), 69–77.

    Google Scholar 

  • Champ, M.A. and L.W. Pugh. 1987. Tributyltin antifouling paints: introduction and overview. In: Proceedings of the Oceans ’87 International Organotin Symposium, Vol. 4, Marine Technology Society, Washington, DC, pp. 1296–1308.

    Google Scholar 

  • Cleary, J.J., I.R.B. McFadzen and L.D. Peters. 1993. Surface microlayer contamination and toxicity in the North Sea and Plymouth near-shore waters. ICES C.M. Paper (E28), 14 pp.

    Google Scholar 

  • Cooney, J.J. 1995. Organotin compounds and aquatic bacteria: a review. Helgolander Meeresuntersuchungen, 49(1–4), 663–677.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Dowson, P.H., J.M. Bubb and J.N. Lester. 1993. Depositional profiles and relationships between organotin compounds in freshwater and estuarine sediment cores. Environ. Monitoring and Assessment, 28(2), 145–160.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Eng, G., E.J. Tierney, J.M. Bellama and F.E. Brinckman. 1988. Correlation of molecular total surface area with organotin toxicity for biological and physicochemical applications. Appl. Organometal. Chem., 2, 171–175.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Errecalde, O., M. Astruc, G. Maury and R. Pinel. 1995. Biotransformation of butyltin compounds using pure strains of microorganisms. Appl. Organometal. Chem., 9(1), 23–28.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Fukagawa, T. and S. Suzuki. 1993. Cloning of gene responsible for tributyltin chloride (TBTCI) resistance in TBTCI-resistant marine bacterium Alteromonas sp. M-1. Biochem. Biophy. Res. Commun., 194(2), 733–740.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • GESAMP — Joint Group of Experts on Scientific Aspects of Marine Pollution (IMO/FAO/ UNESCO/WMO/WHO/IAEA/UN/UNEP). 1983. Review of Potentially Harmful Substances — Cadmium, Lead, and Tin. World Health Organization. Reports and Studies No. 22. Geneva, 114 pp.

    Google Scholar 

  • Gibbs, P.E., G.W. Bryan and P.L. Pascoe. 1991. TBT-induced imposex in the dogwhelk, Nucella lapillus: geographical uniformity of the response and effects. Mar. Environ. Res., 32, 1–5.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Guolan, H. and W. Yong. 1995. Effects of tributyltin chloride on marine bivalve mussels. Water Res., 29(8), 1877–1884.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Hall, L.W., Jr, M.J. Lenkevich, W.S. Hall, A.E. Pinkney and S.J. Bushong. 1987. Evaluation of butyltin compounds in Maryland waters of Chesapeake Bay. Mar. Pollut. Bull., 18, 78–83.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Harris, J.R.W., C.C. Hamlin and A.R.D. Stebbing. 1991. A simulation study of the effectiveness of legislation and improved dockyard practice in reducing TBT concentrations in the Tamar Estuary. Mar. Environ. Res., 32, 279–292.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Hinga, K.R., D. Adelman and M.E.Q. Pilson. 1987. Radiolabeled butyltin studies in the MERL enclosed ecosystem. In: Proceedings of the Oceans ’87 International Organotin Symposium, Vol. 4, Marine Technology Society, Washington, DC, pp. 1416–1419.

    Google Scholar 

  • Huggett, R.J., M.A. Unger, P.F. Seligman and A.O. Valkirs. 1992. The marine biocide tributyltin. Environ. Sci. Technol., 26, 232–237.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Iwata, H., S. Tanabe, N. Miyazaki and R. Tatsukawa. 1994. Detection of butyltin compound residues in the blubber of marine mammals. Mar. Pollut. Bull., 28(10), 607–612.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Kuballa, J., R.-D. Wilken, E. Jantzen, K.K. Kwan and Y.K. Chau. 1995. Speciation and genotoxicity of butyltin compounds. Analyst, 120(3), 667–673.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Landy, R.B., S.E. Holm and W.E. Conner (Eds). (1986). Proceedings of the Interagency Workshop on Aquatic Monitoring and Analysis for Organic Compounds. NOAA/National Marine Pollution Office, Rockville, Maryland, 51 pp. + appendices.

    Google Scholar 

  • Langston, W.J. and G.R. Burt. 1991. Bioavailability and effects of sediment-bound TBT in deposit-feeding clams, Scrobicularia plana. Mar. Environ. Res., 32, 61–77.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Langston, W.J. and N.D. Pope. 1995. Determinants of TBT adsorption and desorption in estuarine sediments. Mar. Pollut. Bull., 31(1–3), 32–43.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Langston, W.J., G.W. Bryan, G.R. Burt and N.D. Pope. 1994. Effects of sediment metals on estuarine benthic organisms. National Rivers Authority, R&D Note 203, Almondsbury, Bristol, xi, 141 pp.

    Google Scholar 

  • Lee, R.F. 1991. Metabolism of tributyltin by marine animals and possible linkages to effects. Mar. Environ. Res., 32, 29–35.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Maguire, R.J. 1991. Aquatic environmental aspects of non-pesticidal organotin compounds. Water Pollut. Res. J. Can., 26(3), 243–360.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Mee, L.D. and S.W. Fowler (Eds). 1991. Special Issue on Organotin. In: Proceedings of the Third International Organotin Symposium, 17–20 April 1990, Monaco.

    Google Scholar 

  • Mee, L.D. and S.W. Fowler (Eds). 1991. Special Issue on Organotin. Mar. Environ. Res., 32, 292 pp.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Milne, A. 1990. Roughness and drag from the marine chemist’s viewpoint. In: Proceedings of the International Workshop on Marine Roughness and Drag. Royal Institution of Naval Architects, London.

    Google Scholar 

  • Proceedings of the Organotin Symposium of the Oceans ’86 Conference. 1986. Washington, DC, 23–25 September 1986 Vol. 4, Marine Technology Society, Washington, DC, and the IEEE, Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, New Jersey, pp. 1101–1330.

    Google Scholar 

  • Proceedings of the Organotin Symposium of the Oceans ’87 Conference. 1987. Halifax, Nova Scotia, 28 September-1 October, Vol. 4, Marine Technology Society, Washington, DC, and the IEEE Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, New Jersey, pp. 1296–1454.

    Google Scholar 

  • Proceedings of the Organotin Symposium of the Oceans ’88 Conference. 1988. Baltimore, Maryland, 31 October-2 November, Vol. 4, Marine Technology Society, Washington, DC, and the IEEE Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, New Jersey.

    Google Scholar 

  • Proceedings of the Organotin Symposium of the Oceans ’89 Conference. 1989. Seattle, Washington, 18–21 September, Vol. 3, Marine Technology Society, Washington, DC, and the IEEE Service Center, Piscataway, New Jersey.

    Google Scholar 

  • Readman, J.W. and L.D. Mee. 1991. The reliability of analytical data for tributyltin (TBT) in sea water and its implications on water quality criteria. Mar. Environ. Res., 32, 19–28.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Schatzberg, P. (1987). Organotin antifouling hull paints and the US Navy: a historical perspective. In: Proceedings of the Oceans ’87 International Organotin Symposium, Vol. 4, Marine Technology Society, Washington, DC, pp. 1324–1333.

    Google Scholar 

  • Seligman, P.F., C.M. Adema, P.M. Stang, A.O. Valkirs and J.G. Grovhoug. 1987. Monitoring and prediction of tributyltin in the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads, Virginia. In: Proceedings of the Oceans ’87 International Organotin Symposium, Vol. 4, Marine Technology Society, Washington, DC, pp. 1357–1363.

    Google Scholar 

  • Spooner, N., P.E. Gibbs, G.W. Bryan and L.J. Goad. (1991). The effect of tributyltin upon steroid titres in the female dogwhelk, Nucella lapillus, and the development of imposex. Mar. Environ. Res., 32, 37–49.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Stebbing, A.R.D. 1985. Organotins and water quality — some lessons to be learned. Mar. Pollut. Bull., 16, 383–390.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Suzuki, T., R. Matsuda and Y. Saito. 1992. Molecular species of tri-n-butyltin compounds in marine products. J. Agric. Food Chem., 40(8), 1437–1443.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Ten Hallers-Tjabbes, C.C. 1994. TBT in the open sea: a case for a total ban on the use of TBT antifouling paint. North Sea Monitor, 12(3), 12–14.

    Google Scholar 

  • Ten Hallers-Tjabbes, C.C., J.F. Kemp and J.P. Boon. 1994. Imposex in whelks (Buccinum undaturn) from the open North Sea: relation to shipping traffic intensities. Mar. Pollut. Bull., 28(5), 311–313.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Ten Hallers-Tjabbes, C.C. and J.P. Boon. 1995. Whelks (Buccinum undatum L.), dogwhelks (Nucella lapillus L.) and TBT — a cause for confusion. Mar. Pollut. Bull., 30(10), 675–676.

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  • Uchida, M. 1994. Tolerance of marine bacteria for organotin compounds (OTCs) in areas with or without OTC contamination. Fisheries Sci., 60(3), 267–270.

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  • UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme). 1989. Bibliography on Marine Pollution by Organotin Compounds. MAP Technical Reports Series No. 35. UNEP Regional Seas Directories and Bibliographies, Nairobi, 83 pp.

    Google Scholar 

  • US EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency). 1987a. Survey of Tributyltin and Dibutyltin Concentrations at Selected Harbors in Chesapeake Bay — Final Report, Chesapeake Bay Program. CBP/TRS 14/87. Annapolis, Maryland. 58 pp. + appendix 40 p.

    Google Scholar 

  • US EPA. 1987b. Water Quality Advisory for Tributyltin. Office of Water Regulations and Standards, Office of Water Criteria and Standards Division, Washington, DC, 73 pp.

    Google Scholar 

  • Waite, M.E., M.J. Waldock, J.E. Thain, D.J. Smith and S.M. Milton. 1991. Reductions in TBT concentrations in UK estuaries following legislation in 1986 and 1987. Mar. Environ. Res., 32, 89–112.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Walton, R., C.M. Adema and P.F. Seligman. 1986. Mathematical modeling of the transport and fate of organotin in harbors. In: Proceedings of the Oceans ’86 Organotin Symposium, Vol. 4, Marine Technology Society, Washington, DC, pp. 1297–1301.

    Google Scholar 

  • Young, D.R. and M.A. Champ. 1986. Field methodologies: subgroup report. In: Interagency Workshop on Aquatic Monitoring and Analysis for Organotin. Sponsored by NOAA/NMPPO, Rockville, Maryland, pp. 7–20.

    Google Scholar 

  • Young, D.R., P. Schatzberg, F. Brinckman, M.A. Champ, S.E. Holm and R.B. Landy. 1986 Summary report — interagency workshop or aquatic sampling and analysis for organotin compounds. In: Proceedings of the Oceans ’8 Organotin Symposium, Vol. 4, Marine Technology Society, Washington, DC, pp. 1135–1140

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Texas Engineering Experiment Station, Washington, DC Office, Texas A&M University System, 4601 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 1130, 22203, Arlington, Virginia, USA

    Michael A. Champ

  2. Naval Command, Control, and Surveillance Center, RDT&E Division, Environmental Sciences, US Navy, San Diego, California, 92152-6335, USA

    Peter F. Seligman

Authors
  1. Michael A. Champ
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Peter F. Seligman
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. Texas Engineering Experiment Station, Washington, DC Office, Texas A&M University System, 4601 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 1130, 22203, Arlington, Virginia, USA

    Michael A. Champ

  2. Naval Command, Control, and Ocean Surveillance Center, RDT&E Division, Environmental Sciences, US Navy, 92152-6335, San Diego, California, USA

    Peter F. Seligman

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 1996 Chapman & Hall

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

Champ, M.A., Seligman, P.F. (1996). Research Information Requirements Associated with the Environmental Fate and Effects of Organotin Compounds. In: Champ, M.A., Seligman, P.F. (eds) Organotin. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1507-7_29

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1507-7_29

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Dordrecht

  • Print ISBN: 978-0-412-58240-0

  • Online ISBN: 978-94-009-1507-7

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation