ISSN:
1432-0495
Keywords:
Key words Bioaccumulation
;
Heavy metals
;
Oyster
;
Sediment
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
Notes:
Abstract Oysters and sediment have been collected from most major US Gulf of Mexico bays and estuaries each year since 1986. Selected samples of oyster soft tissue, shell and sediments were analyzed for Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, and Zn for this study. Concentrations varied considerably from place to place but ratios of metals remained relatively constant. Cu and Zn are greatly enriched in oyster tissues, which is related to their physiological function. Cd is enriched in oyster shell because of the easy substitution between Cd and Ca. The concentrations of Pb and Cr in oysters are significantly lower than that in sediment, suggesting a good discrimination against these metals by oysters. Metal variations are a result of both nature and human activity.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002540000110
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