Publication Date:
2024-04-09
Description:
Naples Bay is affected by metal contamination of geogenic and anthropogenic nature. The grain size, organic matter, nutrients, and metal content of the seafloor sediments were analysed through a statistical approach, and a comparison was made with data ashore. The results identified four zones: one contaminated by volcanic rocks; a second and third zone contaminated by anthropogenic inputs; and a fourth distal zone with a low contamination rate. The results show that the river should be considered as a major source of anthropogenic contamination.
Keywords:
Heavy metals contamination
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Nutrients and grain size
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Submarine delta zone
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Naples Bay
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Tyrrhenian Sea
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thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RN The environment
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thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RN The environment
Language:
English
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