Siao Zhang , Siyu Yi , Zeng Liu , Sen Wang , Xi He , Lifeng Shi , Yukuo Liu , Hao Wang
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Abstract
This study investigates the dispersion of bisphenol analogues (BPs) in the waters of Bohai Bay and evaluates their ecological danger. A comprehensive analysis shows that there are seven different types of BPs, including bisphenol A (BPA), bisphenol F (BPF), bisphenol AF (BPAF) and bisphenol S (BPS), in water samples collected from Bohai Bay between 2020 and 2024. Although there are regulations in place for the manufacturing and use of BPA in China, it remains prevalent. The investigation demonstrated that the concentrations of BPA in Bohai Bay varied between 51.48 and 220.61 ng/L. The mean value was 136.84 ng/L. The levels of BPF and BPS were the second highest, although still much lower than those of BPA. The ecological danger in the waters of Bohai Bay was assessed using the Risk Quotient (RQ) approach. The findings revealed that the RQ value of BPs was less than 0.1, suggesting a low ecological risk. However, the yearly average levels of BPs showed a rising pattern, indicating the collective impact of industrial activity, agricultural output, and municipal wastewater discharges. Hence, it is advisable to devise and execute efficient strategies to regulate pollution, aiming to diminish the release and ecological buildup of BPs in Bohai Bay. The aim is to protect the environment and human health.
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REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE will publish scientifically sound papers on regional aspects of maritime and marine resources in estuaries, coastal zones, continental shelf, the seas and oceans.