| Title | PCBs, PAHs and metal contamination and quality index in marine sediments of the Taranto Gulf |
| Abstract | Surface sediments collected from 10 stations of Taranto Gulf influenced by industrial waste waters were analysed for metals (Hg, Cd, Sn, As, Cu, Pb, Ni, V, Cr, Zn, Mn, Al and Fe), priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Data were compared with the published results from other coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea and with Sediments Quality Guidelines (effect range low-effects range medium, threshold effects level-probable effects level indexes) for evaluation of probable toxic effects on marine organisms. Moreover, mean effects range medium (ERM) and mean probable effects level (PEL) quotients were used to evaluate the degree to which chemicals exceed guidelines. Results suggest an eco toxicological risk for benthic organisms, mainly in sediments near ironed steel production plant of ILVA, where high concentrations of PAHs were found. © 2011 Taylor & Francis. |
| Source | Chemistry and ecology (Online) 27 (1), pp. 21–32 |
| Keywords | MetalsPAHsPCBsSediment quality indexesSediments |
| Journal | Chemistry and ecology (Online) |
| Editor | Gordon and Breach Publishing Group., Amsterdam, Paesi Bassi |
| Year | 2011 |
| Type | Articolo in rivista |
| DOI | 10.1080/02757540.2010.536156 |
| Authors | Annicchiarico C.; Buonocore M.; Cardellicchio N.; Di Leo A.; Giandomenico S.; Spada L. |
| Text | 349075 2011 10.1080/02757540.2010.536156 Scopus 2 s2.0 79951786748 Metals PAHs PCBs Sediment quality indexes Sediments PCBs, PAHs and metal contamination and quality index in marine sediments of the Taranto Gulf Annicchiarico C.; Buonocore M.; Cardellicchio N.; Di Leo A.; Giandomenico S.; Spada L. C.N.R. Institute for Coastal Marine Environment, Taranto Section, Taranto Surface sediments collected from 10 stations of Taranto Gulf influenced by industrial waste waters were analysed for metals Hg, Cd, Sn, As, Cu, Pb, Ni, V, Cr, Zn, Mn, Al and Fe , priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons PAHs and polychlorinated biphenyls PCBs . Data were compared with the published results from other coastal areas of the Mediterranean Sea and with Sediments Quality Guidelines effect range low effects range medium, threshold effects level probable effects level indexes for evaluation of probable toxic effects on marine organisms. Moreover, mean effects range medium ERM and mean probable effects level PEL quotients were used to evaluate the degree to which chemicals exceed guidelines. Results suggest an eco toxicological risk for benthic organisms, mainly in sediments near ironed steel production plant of ILVA, where high concentrations of PAHs were found. © 2011 Taylor Francis. 27 Published version http //www.scopus.com/inward/record.url eid=2 s2.0 79951786748 partnerID=q2rCbXpz Articolo in rivista Gordon and Breach Publishing Group. 1029 0370 Chemistry and ecology Online Chemistry and ecology Online Chem. ecol. Online cristina.annicchiarico ANNICCHIARICO CRISTINA antonella.dileo DI LEO ANTONELLA santina.giandomenico GIANDOMENICO SANTINA lucia.spada SPADA LUCIA nicola.cardellicchio CARDELLICCHIO NICOLA |
