Source and Fate of Heavy Metals in Marine Sediments from a Semi-Enclosed Deep Embayment Subjected to Severe Anthropogenic Activities |
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| Authors: | Daniel Gonz??lez-Fern??ndez M Carmen Garrido-P??rez Enrique Nebot-Sanz Diego Sales-M??rquez |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Environmental Technologies, Centro Andaluz de Ciencia y Tecnolog??a Marinas (CACYTMAR), Universidad de C??diz, Campus Universitario de Puerto Real, CP 11510, Puerto Real, C??diz, Spain
2. Department of Environmental Technologies, Faculty of Marine and Environmental Sciences, Universidad de C??diz, Campus Universitario de Puerto Real, CP 11510, Puerto Real, C??diz, Spain
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| Abstract: | Urban and industrial activities are major sources of pollution to marine environments. Sediments can act as sink and reservoir for a wide range of contaminants, including heavy metals. Environmental quality assessment in this compartment can provide useful information to control pollution in coastal areas. Lately, implementation of Environmental Legislative Frameworks within the European Community is increasing awareness about the importance of marine sediment quality in order to achieve a ??Good Environmental Status.?? In this work, the study of superficial marine sediments allowed assessment of source and fate of heavy metals in a semi-enclosed deep embayment that is subjected to severe anthropogenic activities. Results indicated that accumulation of heavy metals takes place mainly in proximity to anthropogenic sources (industrial area and harbors), but pollution can also spread to greater depths affecting the whole ecosystem. Multivariate statistics helped identify source and fate of several elements, showing evidence of pollutants transfer from urban wastewaters, industrial effluents, and atmospheric emissions to marine sediments. Results provided useful information for the implementation and development of Environmental Management Strategies under European Legislative Frameworks. |
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