The present study aims to assess the spatial distribution of heavy metals in sediment of the
ivorian coastal zone using X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF). The total average …

The concentrations of heavy metals in the surface waters and sediments of Bitter Lake were
investigated to assess the level, distribution, and source of pollution and the associated …

Establishing a management framework for coastal ecosystem health in a resource-based
city contributes to curtail coastal environmental deterioration. In this study, the indicator …

The quality of coastal sediments contaminated by metals has been discussed for decades
worldwide. However, there is a lack of information on the current situation and trends in this …

Coastal aquaculture contributes significantly to the local economy of many countries
however water quality issues in the coastal regions are threatening the sustainability of this …

This investigation attempts to reveal the seasonal variations in physicochemical parameters
and heavy metal concentrations in winter and summer at harboring zones in the Digha …

Background Bioaccumulation of trace metals in the food web demands continuous
monitoring of seafood safety. Here, the food safety of commercial fish bluespot mullet …

In order to determine the level of heavy metals (HMs) pollution (Pb, Cd, Ni, V and Cr) in the
sediments of the coastal waters of Hormozgan province, 45 sediment samples were …

The unique strategic location and extensive exploitation of the oil and gas resources in the
Persian Gulf have made this ecosystem exposures to a variety of environmental pollutants …

Trace element pollution in the Persian Gulf originates from industrial activities, urbanization,
shipping, and oil extraction, leading to accumulation in sediments, water, and marine life …