Distribution of Trace Metals in Channel Sediment: a Case Study in South Atlantic Coast of Spain

Bhuiyan, Md. Khurshid Alam; Qureshi, Sabrina; Billah, Masum; Kammella, Suresh Varma; Alam, Md. Rushna; Ray, Sunuram; Monwar, Md. Mostafa; Hena, Mustafa Kamal Abu

doi:10.1007/s11270-017-3653-5

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“…If we compare the distribution of contamination between the studied areas of the north-central Mediterranean, they show a certain similarity (Fig. 5) 23,24,25,26,2 . Although occasionally in some regions of southern Italy and northern Greece the concentrations observed were anomalous high this fact is related to metallurgical industry or mining discharges of wastewater 23,26 , most of the cases are associated to discharges of poorly treated water in the area closest to the coastline 23 .…”

Section: Comparing Major Heavy Metals Trap Regions: Connections Evidencementioning

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“…To assess contamination by heavy metals in the Mediterranean Sea, have been use the results obtained from the literature in limit M-A (69 samples) 25,18 , Greece (53 samples) 26 , Sicilia (10 samples) 23 and the Taranto Golf (19 samples) 24 . Additionally, have been review several manuscripts with heavy metals analysis of the marine sediments from the Mediterranean Sea 35,36,37,38,39,40 .…”

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“…In this way, numerous efforts have been made to control the presence of trace elements in marine ecosystems. Some good examples are found in the monitoring carried out in the marine coast of Greece, the Gulf of Taranto and Augusta Harbour (in the south of Italy), Mallorca Island and the south of Spain (Mediterranean-Atlantic limit) 18,23,24,25,26 .…”

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Trace elements contamination of marine sediments in the Mediterranean Sea: a defining moment for healthy sea

Ardila

Alonso

Valsero

et al. 2023

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The alteration of marine sediments plays a key role in the global health of the seas as consequence of anthropogenic pollution in highly populated coastal areas. This research analyses the concentration and distribution of heavy metals in coastal and marine sediments of the Mediterranean Sea. Research has highlighted that Hg, Ni and Cu are present in very high concentrations in sediments, while Cr, Zn, Cd, Ba and V have slightly more moderate values. Sediment quality guidelines and the pollution indexes (Igeo and Geochemical Signal Type-GST) have been used to evaluate the trace element results, revealing a general trend of decreasing concentrations from the littoral coast to the open sea. Principal component analysis (PCA) indicates that the chemistry of metals in sediments is mainly regulated by the sequence Cu, Pb, Zn, Ba, and Cr. This study suggests that heavy metals distribution patterns are related to strong pressured tourist areas and management strategies are needed to ensure the health of the Mediterranean Sea.

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Trace elements contamination of marine sediments in the Mediterranean Sea: a defining moment for healthy sea

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Alonso

Valsero

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“…To assess heavy metal contamination in the Mediterranean Sea, we collected data from various sources, including the southwest of Spain (69 samples) [15,23] Greece (53 samples) [24], South of Italy (10 and 19 = 29 samples) [21,22]. Additionally, we reviewed manuscripts presenting heavy metal analyses in the Mediterranean Sea [29,30].…”

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“…In this way, numerous efforts to control toxic elements in marine ecosystems have been made. Some good examples can be found in the monitoring carried out on the coasts of Greece, south of Italy, and east and southern Spain [15,[21][22][23][24]. Since the 1980s, assessing marine sediment contamination has involved the use of sediment quality indices [25,26].…”

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Assessment and Review of Heavy Metals Pollution in Sediments of the Mediterranean Sea

Robledo Ardila,

Álvarez-Alonso,

Árcega-Cabrera

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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The impact of marine sediment pollution is crucial for the health of the seas, particularly in densely populated coastal areas worldwide. This study assesses the concentration and distribution of heavy metals in the marine sediments of the main regions of the Mediterranean Sea. The results underscore high concentrations of mercury (Hg), nickel (Ni), and copper (Cu), whereas chromium (Cr), zinc (Zn), cadmium (Cd), barium (Ba), and vanadium (V) exhibit moderate values. To assess the heavy metal results, sediment quality guidelines and pollution indices (Igeo and Geochemical Signal Type-GST) were employed, revealing a consistent trend of decreasing concentrations from the coastal zone to the open sea. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) emphasizes the significant roles of Cu, Zn, Ba, and Cr in sediment chemistry. The study suggests that the distribution patterns of heavy metals are linked to wastewater discharges in coastal areas, requiring effective management strategies to ensure the health of the Mediterranean Sea.

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Distribution, Geochemical Speciation, and Bioavailable Potencies of Cadmium, Copper, Lead, and Zinc in Sediments from Urban Coastal Environment in Osaka Bay, Japan

Billah

Kokushi

Uno

2019

Water Air Soil Pollut

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Distribution of Trace Metals in Channel Sediment: a Case Study in South Atlantic Coast of Spain

Cited by 10 publications

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Trace elements contamination of marine sediments in the Mediterranean Sea: a defining moment for healthy sea

Trace elements contamination of marine sediments in the Mediterranean Sea: a defining moment for healthy sea

Assessment and Review of Heavy Metals Pollution in Sediments of the Mediterranean Sea

Distribution, Geochemical Speciation, and Bioavailable Potencies of Cadmium, Copper, Lead, and Zinc in Sediments from Urban Coastal Environment in Osaka Bay, Japan

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