Original scientific paper
Evaluation of concentrations of heavy metals in oysters and mussels of Mali Ston region
Ana Gavrilović
Emil Srebočan
Zdravko Petrinec
Jelena Pompe-Gotal
Andreja Prevendar-Crnić
Abstract
In this paper an ovierview of concentrations of toxic metals in bivalves from the region of Mali Ston Bay are shown, as well as an overview of the same, however, from other geographical regions. Sampling is conducted during various time periods. The concentrations of investigated toxins in bivalves of Mali Ston Bay do not exceed those regulated by law. However, there appears to be a need for more detailed understanding of areal and temporal distribuition of particular metals as well as continuous monitoring of their concentrations in bivalve tissue.
Keywords
metals; oysters; mussels; cadmium; lead; arsenic; mercury
Hrčak ID:
8495
URI
Publication date:
26.2.2004.
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