Les polychlorobiphényles (PCB) en milieu marin : biogéochimie et écotoxicologie

This report synthesizes the knowledge on the behaviour, bioconcentration processes and ecotoxicity ofPCB in the marine environment. Contamination levels of the French coasts are examined. Concentration levels, mechanisms andfluxes between geochemicai reservoirs are assessed. Emphasis is given on subiethai effects and toxicity mechanisms. Quality standards used in European Community countries are listed. Conclusions and recommendations for environmentai management and research are given.