2017
DOI: 10.3989/scimar.04595.13a
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Enhanced trace element concentrations in tissues of the clam <em>Ruditapes decussatus</em> transplanted to areas influenced by human activities (Ria Formosa, Portugal)

Abstract: Summary:To examine the extent to which human activities near the Ria Formosa coastal lagoon influence the accumulation of trace elements (TE) in Ruditapes decussatus, individuals were transplanted from a natural bank located in the lower lagoon to three sites located in clam growth grounds under the influence of a small city (Faro), a fish farming centre (Olhão) and a site near the lagoon inlet (Lavajo). Concentrations were determined in substrate of the clam grounds and in the digestive gland, gills, mantle p… Show more

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“…Consequently, commercial and marine fisheries in coastal areas worldwide have been reported to be negatively affected by pollution (Botelho et al, 2017;Islam and Tanaka, 2004). In countries on the Mediterranean coast, fishing has a vast cultural, social, and economic importance, providing an important food source and livelihood.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Consequently, commercial and marine fisheries in coastal areas worldwide have been reported to be negatively affected by pollution (Botelho et al, 2017;Islam and Tanaka, 2004). In countries on the Mediterranean coast, fishing has a vast cultural, social, and economic importance, providing an important food source and livelihood.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%