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Sur, Mürşide; Sur, Halil İbrahim; Apak, Reşat; Ercag, E.

doi:10.4194/1303-2712-v12_2_36

Turk. J. Fish. Aquat. Sci.

2012

DOI: 10.4194/1303-2712-v12_2_36

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Mürşide Sur¹,

Halil İbrahim Sur²,

Reşat Apak³

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Abstract: The aim of this work is to assess the sediment pollution by contamination factor (C f ) of metals and degree of contamination (C D ) of stations. Sediment samples were collected from 26 stations in autumn 2010 and analyzed for metals (Al, Cd, Cu, Pb, V, and Hg). The degree of contamination is estimated as very high at one station, considerably high at nine stations, moderately high at fifteen stations and low at one station. This study also helps to classify the contaminants whether they are anthropogenic or n… Show more

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Styela plicata: a new promising bioindicator of heavy metal pollution for eastern Aegean Sea coastal waters

Aydin-Onen

2016

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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As part of a research project, the concentrations of Cd, Cu, Pb, V, and Zn in the tissues of Styela plicata were investigated for the first time to determine if S. plicata is a suitable biological indicator for biomonitoring of heavy metals in eastern Aegean Sea coastal waters. To examine the relationships, heavy metal levels in suspended particulate matters (SPMs) and sediments were also determined. According to the results, the mean metal levels in SPM, sediments, and S. plicata samples could be arranged in the following order of abundance: Zn > Cu > Pb > V > Cd. As for heavy metal levels, significant positive correlations were noted between Cd-Pb, Cd-V, Cd-Zn, Cu-V, and Pb-V in SPM; Cd-Zn, Cu-Zn, Pb-Cd, Pb-Cu, and Pb-Zn in sediment; and Cu-Pb, Cu-Zn, and Pb-Zn in S. plicata samples. Positive relationships between these metals showed that they were originated from same sources and that they were associated with each other. Based on the findings, Zn, Cu, and Pb concentrations in suspended particulate matters, sediments, and S. plicata samples were generally represented with higher levels at stations that were used for boating, shipping, and related activities. As S. plicata is a strongest accumulator of V, the relatively low V levels observed in this study may indicate the lack of anthropogenic sources of this metal in the sampling stations. In conclusion, suspended particulate matter and sediment can be useful tool to detect the pollution status of the marine environment. Furthermore, the findings of this study highlighted that S. plicata is a promising alternative for the monitoring of heavy metal pollution for eastern Aegean Sea coasts.

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Styela plicata: a new promising bioindicator of heavy metal pollution for eastern Aegean Sea coastal waters

Aydin-Onen

2016

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Evaluation of ecological risk, source, and spatial distribution of some heavy metals in marine sediments in the Middle and Eastern Black Sea region, Turkey

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Kabaoğlu

Apaydın

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In the present study, the concentration levels of heavy metals such as Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cr and Pb in sediment samples collected from 16 sampling locations in the Middle and Eastern Black Sea regions, Turkey was measured using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (EDXRF). Various pollution parameters and methods, such as the enrichment factor (EF), geo-accumulation index (Igeo), contamination factor (CF), pollution load index (PLI), ecological risk index (RI), and geo-spatial distribution patterns were used to assess in detail the pollution status, ecological risks and sources of metals in sediment. The mean

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Metal Pollution Assessment in Sediments of the Southeastern Black Sea Coast of Turkey

Alkan

Akbaş

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Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal

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The main objective of this investigation is to determine the concentration and accumulation of heavy metals in the coastal sediments of the Southeastern Black Sea of Turkey. The selected sampling area has mainly been affected by anthropogenic activities, such as agricultural, untreated domestic and treated industrial waste water and mining. Metal enrichment factor (EF), geo-accumulation index (I geo ) and metal pollution index (MPI) have been calculated and relative contamination levels evaluated at all stations. In this study, the maximum EF values calculated for nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), arsenic (As), zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) were 1.4, 3.1, 5.2, 7.8, 7.8, 20, 26 and 42, respectively. Metal pollution has decreased in recent years but the enrichment of heavy metals has been observed to be relatively high, especially in the uppermost 3-6 cm of the core sample from the Sürmene sampling station, which has been polluted by mining activities. In addition, factor analysis revealed that the coastal sediments from the Eastern Black Sea were influenced by several sources namely; lithogenic and anthropogenic activities (mining, wastewater discharging, agriculture).

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Styela plicata: a new promising bioindicator of heavy metal pollution for eastern Aegean Sea coastal waters

Styela plicata: a new promising bioindicator of heavy metal pollution for eastern Aegean Sea coastal waters

Evaluation of ecological risk, source, and spatial distribution of some heavy metals in marine sediments in the Middle and Eastern Black Sea region, Turkey

Metal Pollution Assessment in Sediments of the Southeastern Black Sea Coast of Turkey

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