Metal Pollution in Coastal Sediments

Yu Qian; Weiguo Zhang; Lizhong Yu; Huan Feng

doi:10.1007/s40726-015-0018-9

Metal Pollution in Coastal Sediments

Yu Qian
, Weiguo Zhang
, Lizhong Yu
, Huan Feng

Earth and Environmental Studies

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Abstract

Coastal sediment is a vital habitat for aquatic and marine life in coastal ecosystem. However, urbanization and economic development in coastal areas have resulted in environmental problems globally. Due to coastal development such as new industrial facilities and commercial port expansion, anthropogenic metals are introduced to the adjacent areas. Therefore, metal pollution in coastal areas is one of the focused environmental concerns. Sediment quality in coastal zone reflects the long-term environmental status because it keeps a record of the development in the area. In this review paper, sediment metal concentrations in 52 selected sites worldwide are summarized for evaluation of the coastal environmental quality. The results from this study can be applied to science-based policy formulation and ecological restoration/rehabilitation practices in an integrated coastal zone environmental management.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	203-219
Number of pages	17
Journal	Current Pollution Reports
Volume	1
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s40726-015-0018-9
State	Published - 1 Dec 2015

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SDG 14 Life Below Water

Keywords

Coastal sediment
Enrichment factor
Hazardous quotient
Metal
Risk assessment

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