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Characteristics of metal enrichment in Deep Bay, Hong Kong.

Authors :
Wen-Xin Liu
Xiang-Dong Li
Yok-Sheung Li
Wing-Hong Onyx Wai
O.W.H. Wai
Source :
Journal of Environmental Sciences (IOS Press); Jan2004, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p9-12, 4p, 4 Diagrams, 2 Graphs, 1 Map
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Sediment cores, suspended particles and overlying water were collected in Deep Bay, Hong Kong. Enrichment of Zn in surface sediments in the landward direction and the decreasing of exchangeable Cd. Ni and Zn in sediment from the inner bay to the outer bay indicated the influence of anthropogenic pollutants discharged from the riparian runoffs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10010742
Volume :
16
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Environmental Sciences (IOS Press)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
12388413