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Baseline OCP Levels Revealed in Tanzanian Coastal Waters: A Critical Assessment
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Baseline OCP Levels Revealed in Tanzanian Coastal Waters: A Critical Assessment

Off the coast of Unguja Island, a new baseline reveals what persists beneath the surface. Our study detected nine of ten target organochlorine pesticides in Tanzanian coastal waters, with sediment levels of p,p′-DDT and dieldrin exceeding Canadian interim guidelines. The data signals both recent and legacy inputs, though small sample sizes mean spatial differences remain unresolved. What stands out is the descriptive, not definitive, nature of biota-to-sediment quotients, a cautious approach we respect.