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Biomonitoring of trace metals in a mine-polluted estuarine system (Spain)
Authors:Morillo José  Usero José  Gracia Ignacio
Institution:Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Seville, Camino de los Descubrimientos s/n, 41092 Seville, Spain. jmorillo@esi.us.es
Abstract:In this paper, we examine metal concentrations in the water and in the crustacean Balanus balanoides from the Huelva estuary, one of the most polluted estuaries in Europe. Metal levels in waters are very high, especially those of Zn, Fe and Cu. Zn presents the highest concentrations, with a mean value of 690 microg l-1 in 2001 and 301 microg l-1 in 2002. As the water flows down through the estuary toward the sea, the metal concentrations drop sharply and the pH rises. The metal concentrations in balanoides tissues are, in general, very high, undoubtedly due to the high metal pollution of the water where it lives. Metal concentrations in Balanus balanoides tissues behave similarly to those in the water, reaching maximums in the upper part of the estuary and diminishing as we approach the sea. The element that reaches the highest levels in Balanus balanoides is Zn, with a mean value of 54.6 g kg-1 in 2001 and 29.9 g kg-1 in 2002, followed by Cu and Fe. There is a significant correlation (p<0.01) for concentrations of Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni and Zn in Balanus balanoides relative to their concentration in waters. Barnacles showed a great capacity to accumulate metals, especially Zn, Cu and Fe. Based on the results obtained, we can conclude that Balanus balanoides is a good tool for monitoring trace metals in the Huelva estuary.
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