Influence of algal organic matter on metal accumulation in adjacent sediments of aquaculture from a tropical coast region |
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Authors: | Chen Shiquan Pan Ke Li Wenqin Duan Dandan |
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Institution: | 1.Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for Ecology of Tropical Islands, College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University, 571158, Haikou, China ;2.Hainan Academy of Ocean and Fisheries Sciences, 570125, Haikou, China ;3. Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China ; |
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Abstract: | The rapid development of coastal aquaculture in recent decades has led to excessive discharge of organic matter and nutrients into surrounding waters, which could result in eutrophication and potentially affect metal cycling. In our study, the influence of algal organic matter on metal accumulation was examined in three coastal sediment cores taken from a tropical region, Hainan Island, China. Overall, metal pollution adjacent to aquaculture ponds remained at low levels on the coast, except Zn, Cd, and Sn were moderately to highly enriched in the Dongjiao sediments. The δ13C values and the atomic C/N ratios indicated a major contribution of phytoplankton to sedimentary organic matter at the Dongjiao site. Moreover, both the algae-derived organic matter and effluent nitrogen were significantly associated with the enriched Zn, Cd, and Sn, suggesting that nutrient-induced phytoplankton growth and its organic matter may act as a “biological pump” to enhance the accumulation of metals. Wastewater treatment for aquaculture ponds should include the control of algal organic matter. |
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