Occurrence, air-seawater exchange, and ecological risk of pesticides in the southern Bohai Sea, China

Key Points

• Ecological risk assessments reveal significant pesticide presence, indicating potential harm to marine life.
• Approximately 30% of tested water samples had detectable pesticide levels, raising concerns about marine safety.
• Observational analysis of air-seawater exchange methods was conducted over a six-month period in the southern Bohai Sea.
• These findings highlight the need for immediate action to address pesticide contamination and protect marine biodiversity.