Distribution, sources, and ecological risks of phthalate esters (PAEs) in sediments from Xincun and Li'an Lagoons, Lingshui, South China.
Tropical lagoons are vulnerable coastal ecosystems where intensive aquaculture and plastic-related activities may promote the accumulation of phthalate esters (PAEs) in sediments. However, the distribution patterns, potential sources, and ecological risks of PAEs in tropical lagoon systems remain insufficiently underst...