This study was conducted to determine trace metal concentrations (Cd, Cu, Zn, Pb and Hg)
in blood and three egg fractions from Eretmochelys imbricata nesting on Qeshm Island in …

The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) has been a species of global concern for decades. In
this study, heavy metals (mercury: Hg; Cadmium: Cd; Lead: Pb; Copper: Cu; and Zinc: Zn) …

An investigation of the bioaccumulation of heavy metals in green turtles at Ras Al Hadd turtle
reserve (Oman) was undertaken. A total of 12 heavy metals in liver of hatchlings and egg …

Anthropogenic environmental changes are hypothesized as main reasons for animal
species population declines. Heavy metals contamination is one of the worst threats to …

Concentrations of cadmium, lead, and mercury were measured in different tissues (liver,
muscle, and shell) of 60 Caspian Pond Turtles collected from Tajan and Shiroud Rivers …

Background Anthropogenic sources can lead to the accumulation of heavy metals in marine
organisms through ingestion, absorption, or inhalation. For sea turtle embryos, heavy metals …

SUMMARY A total of 65 stranded and 2 injured turtles were found in 2001 along the
southwestern Mediterranean coast of Turkey during the monitoring program and the majority …

The concentrations of cadmium, lead, iron, copper and zinc were analysed in Loggerhead
Turtle (Caretta caretta) hatchling samples (eggshells, remaining yolk, and liver) from …

Concentrations of cadmium, lead, zinc, and copper were measured in different organs and
tissues of 15 Caspian Pond Turtle (Mauremys caspica) collected from Gharehsu River …

This study investigates the concentration of heavy metals in fresh and un-hatched green
turtle eggs from two major nesting beaches in (Ma'Daerah, Terengganu and Cherating …