While the outer fjord showed minimal contamination, the inner fjord exhibited alarming concentrations, particularly near Laboe and in deeper sediment layers at Wik. Phthalates were most concentrated near Laboe, with elevated levels also found near Kiel city and the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal. The findings underscore the substantial human impact on the fjord and the potential health risks to aquatic life.
New Publication in Marine Pollution Bulletin Finds Tire-Derived Compounds, Phthalates, and Trace Metals in the Kiel Fjord
