Dynamics of trace metals in a shallow coastal ecosystem: insights from the Gulf of Gabès (southern Mediterranean Sea)
Coastal areas are sites of discharge of anthropogenic compounds, such as trace metals. In seawater, trace metals have a strong affinity for particulate organic matter or clay mineral and tend to accumulate in sediments. However, natural events and human activities can cause disturbances in surface s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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AIMS Press
2019-01-01
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| Series: | AIMS Environmental Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.aimspress.com/article/10.3934/environsci.2019.4.277/fulltext.html |