Manganese (Mn) is an essential element that participates in several biological processes.
Mn serves as a cofactor for several enzymes, such as glutamine synthetase and …

The bioaccumulation of trace metals Cd, Cr, Cu and Zn in soft tissues of the mussel Mytilus
galloprovincialis was studied seasonally along the Atlantic coast of northwestern Morocco …

Heavy metal concentrations were evaluated in the Pila globosa tissues and the adjacent
aquatic environment of the Kole wetland agroecosystem, a Ramsar site, southwest coast of …

This study aimed to provide data on selected toxic (Cd, Pb and Ni), essential (Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn
and Zn) and microelement (Na, K, Ca and Mg) concentrations in edible tissues of the …

Molluscan shells are an example of a mineral-based biocomposite material, and most
studies to date have focused on understanding their biomineralization mechanisms …

Steaming process is the most popular method for cooking mussels worldwide. The effect of
this cooking process on some toxic (Cd, Ni, Pb), essential (Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn) elements …

The unique, closed ecosystem of the Black Sea is of significant global importance. The
levels and health risk of some trace elements (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ni, Pb and Zn) in wild and …

The bioaccumulation of trace metals Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, and Zn in soft tissues of the barnacle
Pollicipes pollicipes was investigated seasonally along the Atlantic coast of northwestern …

This study evaluates the geographical distribution of Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, Co, Cu, Zn, Mn and Fe in
wild mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis as well as in associated suspended particulate matter …

Coastal waters are confronted with multiple stressors, including chemical contamination/
pollution and climate change. Water quality along the Atlantic coast of Morocco was …