Abstract
In view of environmental contamination, the function of tidal and thermohaline fronts was examined in the Seto Inland Sea, Japan. These fronts have a potency to elevate the concentrations of persistent organochlorines not only in surface water but also in organisms and sediments. The enrichment of organochlorines during the formation of the front was more pronounced for lipophilic contaminants with higher particle affinity, probably due to the amassment of oily substances and various particles through the surface convergence. The coastal fronts may play a significant role in determining the fate of persistent contaminants in the marine environment.
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