Spatial distribution of metals in sediments of the Ribeira Bay, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Authors: | NV Freret-Meurer JV Andreata BC Meurer FV Manzano MGS Baptista DE Teixeira MM Longo |
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| Institution: | Biological and Environmental Sciences Institute, Santa Úrsula University, Rua Fernando Ferrari, 75, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22231-040, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | This study aims to analyze the spatial distributions of several metals in sediments from five sites in Ribeira Bay, Brazil. Ribeira Bay is a very important area to the local community, due to its artisan fishery, and it also has a biological relevance for many marine species that use mangroves as nursery and feeding sites. According to the results, the area was not considered a metal polluted area. Despite not having a significant source of metals inside the Bay nowadays, Ilha Grande Bay harbors a shipyard, an oil terminal, and a commercial port, as well as two thermonuclear power plants (Angra I e II), all of which indirectly influence the study area. |
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| Keywords: | Heavy metal Sediment Ribeira Bay Rio de Janeiro |
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