Presence of Cr, Cu, Fe and Pb in sediments underlying mussel-culture rafts (Arosa and Vigo rias, NW Spain). Are they metal-contaminated areas?

Despite the world-wide expansion of mussel aquaculture, there is still a lack of knowledge of the accumulation of metals in sediments underlying raft polygons. This is addressed in the present study in one of the most productive areas: the Galician rias (50% of total world mussel production). Surfa...

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Main Authors: R Prego, U Otxotorena, A Cobelo-García
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Autónoma de Baja California 2006-08-01
Series:Ciencias Marinas
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Online Access:http://www.cienciasmarinas.com.mx/index.php/cmarinas/article/view/1100