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Anthropogenic metal pollution in Saronikos gulf: historical evolution and risk assessment based on selected sediment cores

Panagopoulou G., (Corresponding) Paraskevopoulou V., Yfanti A., Anagnostou E., Vrettou E., Filippi G., Botsou F., Xarlis P., Andreopoulos N., Moratis D., Stergiou N., Chatziathanasiou C., Damianou R., Dalianis A., Tsiparis I., Dassenakis M.

Topic:

Heavy metals in the environment

Anthropogenic metals (Cd, Cu, Hg, Pb, Zn) are chemical elements known for toxic effects when present in elevated concentrations. There are various sources of these metals to marine sediments. The presence and levels of anthropogenic metals in sediments may cause adverse implications to ecosystem...Read more

Keywords:

Industrial pollution, Urban pollution, Background levels, Sediment Quality assessment

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2023.00469

Conference:

CEST2023

Paper ID:

cest2023_00469