Article
Biomonitoring of heavy metals in the coastal waters of two industrialised bays in southern Spain using the barnacle Balanus amphitrite
Author/s | Morillo Aguado, José
Usero García, José El Bakouri, Hicham |
Department | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Ambiental |
Publication Date | 2008 |
Deposit Date | 2022-06-15 |
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Abstract | This paper evaluates the bioavailability of As, Cd, Cu, Mn, Hg, Ni and Zn in the coastal waters of the two
most important bays in southern Spain (Cádiz and Algeciras). Concentrations of these metals were
measured in the ... This paper evaluates the bioavailability of As, Cd, Cu, Mn, Hg, Ni and Zn in the coastal waters of the two most important bays in southern Spain (Cádiz and Algeciras). Concentrations of these metals were measured in the bodies of Balanus amphitrite barnacles in 2005 and 2006. Seawater samples were collected from the same sites as the barnacles to assess metal concentrations and to gain additional information on the environmental conditions. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed significant geographic differences in the local bioavailability of metals to the barnacles, as reflected in the concentrations of accumulated metals. Balanus amphitrite accumulates large amounts of metals, with high concentration factors for Zn, Cd, Cu and Mn, in relation to the concentrations in marine waters. |
Funding agencies | Junta de Andalucía |
Citation | Morillo Aguado, J., Usero García, J. y El Bakouri, H. (2008). Biomonitoring of heavy metals in the coastal waters of two industrialised bays in southern Spain using the barnacle Balanus amphitrite. Chemical Speciation and Bioavailability, 20 (4), 227-237. |
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