Biomonitoring of heavy metals and arsenic on the east coast of the Middle Adriatic Sea using Mytilus galloprovincialis

Oreščanin, Višnja; Lovrenčić, Ivanka; Mikelić, Luka; Barišić, Delko; Matašin, Željka; Lulić, Stipe; Pezelj, Đurđica

doi:10.1016/j.nimb.2005.11.050

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“…Pb levels of this study were lower than those reported for the Croatian Coast (Kljakovic-Gašpic et al, 2010;Orescanin et al, 2006), Balearic Islands (Deudero et al, 2009) and Venice Lagoon (Giusti & Zhang, 2002).…”

Section: Metal Concentrations In Mussels and Related Risk For Human Hcontrasting

confidence: 73%

Heavy metals monitoring in mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis from the Apulian coasts (Southern Italy)

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Concentrations of six heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Pb and Zn) and one semi-metal (As) were determined in tissues of the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis collected along the Apulian coast (Mediterranean Sea). This project, executed in 2009, focused on the assessment of the levels and spatial distribution of metals in the environment, in order to evaluate coastal water quality, using mussels as bioindicators, and the health risk for mussel consumers. The concentrations (mg/kg d.w.) of these metals ranged from 6.35 to 76.17 for arsenic (As), 0.38 to 2.54 for cadmium (Cd), 0.96 to 9.46 for chromium (Cr), 5.26 to 19.22 for copper (Cu), 0.10 to 0.81 for mercury (Hg), 25.00 to 110.51 for zinc (Zn) and 0.37 to 3.25 for lead (Pb). These levels were lower than the permissible limits set by the European Commission and FAO, with the exception of Cr at three sampling stations. Evaluation of the public health risk associated with mollusc consumption indicates that there is no evident risk for a moderate Mytilus g. consumer; however, heavy metal concentrations must be monitored periodically and carefully with respect to consumer health.

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Section: Metal Concentrations In Mussels and Related Risk For Human Hcontrasting

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Heavy metals monitoring in mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis from the Apulian coasts (Southern Italy)

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“…The highest measured As levels are in the mussel from the Adriatic and Aegean Sea, Fattorini et al ( 2008 ) , Orescanin et al ( 2006 ) , Stankovic et al ( 2006 ) , Jovic et al . ( 2010 ) and Schaeffer et al ( 2005 ) , Table 9.2 .…”

Section: The Content CD Pb As and Hg In The Soft Tissues Of The Medmentioning

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Heavy Metals in Seafood Mussels. Risks for Human Health

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Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World

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Life on earth is threatened both by environmental pollution and overpopulation. Natural phenomena contributing to pollution have always existed but anthropogenic activities are increasing contamination of air, soil and water. Waters are especially polluted by metals. The main threats to life from toxic metals are associated with exposure to Pb, Cd, Hg and As, which accumulate in organisms. Overpopulation means more food is required but the amount of arable land is declining

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“…Relatively high mean concentrations (186-398 mg kg -1 dw) of zinc were also found in the soft tissues of mussels in Portugal [32]. In general, the arsenic concentrations in soft tissues of M. galloprovincialis determined in this study were lower than reported in Eastern Black Sea [31] and the East coast of the Middle Adriatic Sea [10]. is generally used to represent a typical adult weight [26].…”

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“…In a similar way, the highest metal concentration for the gills reported as 151 mg kg-1 for Fe in Saronikos Gulf of Greece [27]. Mean metal concentrations in soft tissues of M. galloprovincialis was detected as Fe>Zn>As>Cu>Pb>Ni>Cr by Orescanin et al [10]. lower than these values.…”

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Comparation of Heavy Metals and Selenium Contents in The Digestive Gland and Gills of Mytilus galloprovincialis (Lamarck, 1819) Caught in Izmir Bay (Turkey)

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2015

Turk J Bioch

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Comparative study of heavy metals and selenium accumulation in the digestive gland and gills of Mytilus galloprovincialis (Lamarck, 1819) caught in Izmir bay (Turkey) [İzmir Körfezi'nden (Türkiye) yakalanan Mytilus galloprovincialis (Lamarck, 1819)'un sindirim bezi ve solungaçlarındaki ağır metal ve selenyum içeriklerinin karşılaştırması] ABSTRACTObjective: The aim of this study was to evaluate heavy metals (Cr, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Cd, Hg, Pb) and selenium levels in digestive gland and gill tissues of wild Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis (Lamarck, 1819) collected from four locations in Izmir Bay. Methods: A total of 180 samples of the wild Mediterranean mussel M. galloprovincialis with shell length of 50-60 mm were collected from four locations. Inductively coupled plasmamass spectroscopy was used to determine heavy metals and selenium concentrations in mussel samples after microwave digestion process. March 5, 2015] and the effects of these plants on ecosystem of the Izmir bay have been monitored [15,18]. Results ICP-MS as a technique for the inorganic trace analysisshows an excellent sensitivity for a large numbers of elements of interest and the speed of measurement makes it suitable for routine, multielement determinations at trace and ultratrace levels. Important characteristic is the ability to detect and measure concentrations of analyzed elements at very low levels [19,20].The aim of this study was to quantify and compare heavy metals and selenium in digestive glands and gill tissues of M. galloprovincialis collected from four locations in Izmir Bay. Material and MethodsIzmir Bay is located in the eastern Aegean Sea between latitudes of 38°20' and 38°42' N and longitudes of 29°25' -27°10' E. It is one of the largest natural bays of the Mediterranean. Izmir which is the third largest city in Turkey is located at the west part of the Anatolian peninsula and it is an important industrial and commercial center and a cultural focal point. The Izmir Bay has been considered dividing into three areas as Outer, Middle and Inner Bay according to their physical characteristics. The main industries in the region include food processing, oil, soap and paint production, chemical industries, paper and pulp factories, textile industries and metal processing [21][22][23].

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Biomonitoring of heavy metals and arsenic on the east coast of the Middle Adriatic Sea using Mytilus galloprovincialis

Cited by 61 publications

References 16 publications

Heavy metals monitoring in mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis from the Apulian coasts (Southern Italy)

Heavy metals monitoring in mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis from the Apulian coasts (Southern Italy)

Heavy Metals in Seafood Mussels. Risks for Human Health

Comparation of Heavy Metals and Selenium Contents in The Digestive Gland and Gills of Mytilus galloprovincialis (Lamarck, 1819) Caught in Izmir Bay (Turkey)

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