Abstract:Recently developed man-made structures have caused environmental pollutions, and unfortunately, in spite of the deteriorating affairs and repeated warnings by scientists and experts, the degree of contamination is increasing considerably. One of the natural sources undergoing changes is the coasts. It is mainly due to human activities which have led to a change in the quality and quantity of sediments. T hese regions can be contaminated by a variety of hazardous pollutants such as heavy metals and hydrocarbons… Show more
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