Wade, T.L.Garcia-Romero, B.Brooks, J.M.Manning, D.A.C.Organic geochemistry. Advances and applications in the natural environment.2010-02-152010-02-151991http://hdl.handle.net/1969.3/24286p. 571-573Due to the world-wide use of tributylin (TBT) containing antifouling paint, there is considerable concern about its fate in the marine environment. The objective of this study was to continue the analyses of oysters as biomonitors of available butyltins after implementation of the U.S. Organotin Paint Control Act of 1988 (OAPCA).indicator speciesAmerican oysterCrassostrea virginicabutyltinschemical pollutantsbioavailabilitylegislationChapter