Spatial distribution and potential ecological risk assessment of some trace elements in sediments and grey mangrove (Avicennia marina) along the Arabian Gulf coast, Saudi Arabia

To assess trace element concentrations (Zn, Cu, Pb, Cr, Cd and Ni) in the mangrove swamps along the Saudi coast of the Arabian Gulf, thirteen samples of surface sediment and leaves of grey mangrove, Avicennia marina were collected and analyzed. The detected trace element contents (μg g-1) in surface...

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Main Authors: Alsamadany Hameed, Al-Zahrani Hassan S., Selim El-Metwally M., El-Sherbiny Mohsen M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2020-03-01
Series:Open Chemistry
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/chem-2020-0010