The Influence of Seabirds on the Concentration of Selected Heavy Metals in Organic Soil on the Bellsund Coast, Western Spitsbergen

Ziółek, Marta; Bartmiński, Piotr; Stach, Alicja

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“…The highest amounts of Mn (compared to other metals) are transported by contaminated rivers to seas and oceans (Kabata-Pendias 2011). Seabirds are a crucial factor influencing the concentration of elements in the arctic soils (Ziółek et al 2017). Birds which forage in the ocean accumulate metals, released via droppings on land and thus concentrating pollution to amounts that can be significant in the coastal ecosystem (Liu et al 2006).…”

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“…Birds which forage in the ocean accumulate metals, released via droppings on land and thus concentrating pollution to amounts that can be significant in the coastal ecosystem (Liu et al 2006). Ziółek et al (2017) found increased concentrations of Mn as well as Cu, Cd, and Zn in soils influenced by seabird colonies. In addition, Samecka-Cymerman et al (2011) report the highest concentration of Mn in S. uncinata from sites closest to the shoreline and thus most influenced by sea spray as well as from sites influenced by birds.…”

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Sanionia uncinata and Salix polaris as bioindicators of trace element pollution in the High Arctic: a case study at Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Norway

Polechońska¹,

Pech²,

Mielcarska³

et al. 2019

Polar Biol

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Longyearbyen (Spitsbergen) is influenced by local contamination sources, such as exhausts from power plants, traffic, coal mines, and industrial waste dumps subject to weathering, which threatens soil and living organisms. Therefore, the trace element level in this area needs to be evaluated. The moss Sanionia uncinata and prostrate dwarf-shrub Salix polaris were collected as contamination indicators. Concentrations of Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn in these species were measured. The tested hypotheses were: in Longyearbyen and its vicinity (1) the moss S. uncinata and the willow S. polaris may be used as phytoaccumulators and therefore as bioindicators and bioremediators of certain trace elements; (2) the moss S. uncinata contains higher concentrations of metals than the willow S. polaris. The soil of Longyearbyen was contaminated with Cd, Co, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn. The willow S. polaris may be used in phytoaccumulation and therefore in the bioremediation and bioindication of Cd and Zn from its environment. Stems of S. polaris from Longyearbyen are better bioindicators of Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, and Pb and poorer bioindicators of Cd, Mn, and Zn than leaves of this species. S. polaris (both stems and leaves) was a better bioindicator of Cd and Zn concentrations than green gametophytes of S. uncinata. S. uncinata was a better bioindicator of Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, and Pb than S. polaris.

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Sanionia uncinata and Salix polaris as bioindicators of trace element pollution in the High Arctic: a case study at Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Norway

Polechońska¹,

Pech²,

Mielcarska³

et al. 2019

Polar Biol

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“…Slightly higher levels of heavy metals (Cu: 17-92 mg•kg -1 and Cd: 0.05-1.20 mg•kg -1 ) were measured in biologically rich soils in Hornsund region with the highest values in areas of rich vegetation (Wojtuń et al, 2013). Ziółek et al (2017) reports much higher metal concentrations in peat soils in Bellsund. In their study Pb reached 100 mg•kg -1 , Zn reached 140 mg•kg -1 , Cu 57 reached mg•kg -1 while Cd reached 8 mg•kg -1 .…”

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Airborne radionuclides and heavy metals in High Arctic terrestrial environment as the indicators of sources and transfers of contamination

Łokas¹,

Zaborska²,

Sobota³

et al. 2019

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Abstract. A survey of airborne radioactive isotopes (137Cs, 238Pu, 239+240Pu, 241Am and 210Pb) and trace metals (Pb, Cu, Zn, Cd, Fe, Al) in tundra soils and cryoconite hole material sampled from several locations in the Kaffiøyra region revealed high spatial concentration variability of the analysed samples. Lithogenic radionuclides (230Th, 232Th, 234U, 238U) show less variability than the airborne radionuclides because their activity concentrations are controlled only by mixing of weathered material derived from different bedrock. Activity ratios of the artificial radionuclides differ in most cryoconite samples from global fallout signatures. The contribution of radionuclides from other sources might be enhanced by non-continuous exposure of cryoconite to atmospheric deposition. We assumed that the main source of Pu, which is visible only in cryoconite samples, are derived from nuclear tests and non-exploded weapons-grade material. Approximately one third of the total observed Pu activity concentration is 238Pu originating from a SNAP9A satellite re-entry and subsequent injection of nuclear debris from stratosphere into troposphere. In samples from Waldemarbreen we observed the effect of glacial morphology on effective trapping and storing of airborne radionuclides. The differences in the concentrations of radionuclides between sampling points and differences in the elevation gradient from terminus towards icefall may reflect the homogenous topography of the glacier tongue. The trace metal concentrations in soils were typical or slightly higher than concentrations characteristic for natural background concentrations and the 206Pb/207Pb ratio also was close to the natural ratio for parent rocks. Conversely, trace metal concentrations in cryoconite samples (Pb and Cd) were higher than in soil samples and definitely exceeded natural values.

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“…Moreover, Zn, Mn, Cu, Fe, Ni, Cr, Pb, Cd, Co were determined to be present in the feathers of dead Larus Argentatus collected at Adolfbukta and Bockfjorden locations (Svalbard) ( Drbal, Elster & Komárek, 1992 ). Also, seabird colonies in the Dunderdalen were identified to be responsible for higher concentrations of Zn, Mn, Cu and Cd in the organic soils ( Ziółek, Bartmiński & Stach, 2017 ).In the SC_4 SRM ( Fig. 4B ) U, Rb, DOC, Zn and Ni were presumably originated from the process of rinsing off organic matter and trace elements from the nesting site of the bird colony ( Table 2B ).…”

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“…Meanwhile, also very interesting is the role of migrating seabirds considered to be a biotic medium for transporting nutrients and pollutants on a local scale from marine to terrestrial environments. Their nesting sites are called “hot spots” of pollutants in the polar region ( Sagerup et al, 2009 ; Michelutti et al, 2010 ; Ziółek, Bartmiński & Stach, 2017 ). The natural sources of trace elements are geological weathering, volcanic eruptions, sea salts, biogenic sources, and soil derived dust.…”

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Effects of biotransport and hydro-meteorological conditions on transport of trace elements in the Scott River (Bellsund, Spitsbergen)

Lehmann‐Konera

Kociuba

Chmiel

et al. 2021

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The shaping of surface water chemistry in the Svalbard Archipelago is strongly dependent on the geology of the catchment and the process of long-range transport of atmospheric pollutants (LRATP). It was found that the dissolved trace elements in the Scott River, which catchment is characterized by a decreasing degree of glaciation, were of the natural origin (i.a. weathering and dissolution of local geological substratum). The exception was Zn originated from LRATP. The paper describe the influence changes in hydro-meteorological conditions and the presence of a seabird colony on the variability in the transport of trace elements within the Scott River catchment. The work assesses long-time fluctuations in the concentration of twenty five trace elements (i.a. Al, Cr, Cu, Pb, Sr, and Zn) from eighty-four surface water samples and their relation to changes in water discharge (Q), precipitation (P), pH, and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) at two river sites (with one being under the influence of the biotransport factor). Based on the results of matrix correlation and cluster analysis it was found that the additional load of DOC from the nesting site of Larus Argentatus in the mouth section of the river drastically changed the hydro-geochemical cycle of Co, Ni, Zn, Ga, Sr, Rb, Ba and U (0.30 < r < 0.51). Furthermore, the results of cluster analysis confirmed that the bird colony’s nesting site was strongly responsible for the presence of U, Rb, Zn, Ni and marine-derived nutrients (e.g. Se and Li). The discharge of glacier meltwater and the alkaline character of water have a negative effect on the dissolution of Li and Mn (−0.31 < r < −0.51), but positively affect the level of Rb and U (r = 0.31 and 0.35, respectively) due to it being washing out a seabird nesting colony in the mouth section of the Scott River. It was observed that the event of rises in air temperature and rain, which results in increased water discharge, caused an intense transport of the trace elements load. Moreover, results of the precipitation sensitivity coefficient factor (CF) proved that precipitation effect the occurrence of Li, Sr and U in the Scott River.

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The Influence of Seabirds on the Concentration of Selected Heavy Metals in Organic Soil on the Bellsund Coast, Western Spitsbergen

Cited by 19 publications

References 45 publications

Sanionia uncinata and Salix polaris as bioindicators of trace element pollution in the High Arctic: a case study at Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Norway

Sanionia uncinata and Salix polaris as bioindicators of trace element pollution in the High Arctic: a case study at Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Norway

Airborne radionuclides and heavy metals in High Arctic terrestrial environment as the indicators of sources and transfers of contamination

Effects of biotransport and hydro-meteorological conditions on transport of trace elements in the Scott River (Bellsund, Spitsbergen)

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