Τίτλος:
Behavior and trends for Zn in Saronikos Gulf
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
The study of Zn in the water column of Saronikos Gulf in Greece during a
two year period between 2008 and 2010 added data to the available time
series of metal data for this marine area since 1985. The Saronikos
Gulf, is directly influenced by the Athens metropolitan area. The
operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant of Athens situated on the
small island of Psitalia, in 1995, was considered to be the turning
point in the efforts of de-pollution of the gulf. Major sources of
pollution for the gulf include also the port of Piraeus, with intensive
navigation and shipping activities and the significant industrial
activity occurring along the coast of Attica. This study of dissolved
and particulate Zn gave results consistent with previous studies of the
area such as the prevalence of the dissolved form of Zn and the most
affected areas being the smaller most enclosed Gulf of Elefsina and
Psitalia Island near the wastewater outfall. However, the concentrations
of Zn were below toxic levels for marine aquatic organisms. Furthermore,
a clear decrease in the Eastern part of the gulf was exhibited as well
as a more subtle decrease in the gulf of Elefsina. The levels of Zn in
Saronikos Gulf were found comparable to those of other Greek coastal
areas.
Συγγραφείς:
Chalkiadakis, O.
Dassenakis, M.
Paraskevopoulou, V. and
Lydakis-Simantiris, N.
Τίτλος συνεδρίου:
PROCEEDINGS OF THE 16TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HEAVY METALS IN THE
ENVIRONMENT
Λέξεις-κλειδιά:
Zinc; Saronikos gulf; Greece; marine pollution
DOI:
10.1051/e3sconf/20130132012
