Naslov
Temporal and spatial variations of seawater toxicity along Adriatic coast, Croatia: A long-term study

Autori
Fafanđel, Maja ; Bihari, Nevenka

Izvornik
Fresenius Environmental Bulletin (1018-4619) 16 (2007), 11b; 1457-1463

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Adriatic; bacterial bioluminescence assay; toxicity

Sažetak
The objective of this study was the assessment of seawater toxicity at 24 samoling sites along the Adriatic coast, Croatia, by use of a bacterial bioluminescence assay. Analyses of temporal changes during a seven year period (1999-2005) showed a decrease of potential toxicity (EC50) at 3 sampling sites and an increase at 2 sampling sites. The spatial distribution revealed that the region of Split, Kaštela Bay i sthe area with the heaviest load of toxic agents. The database created from the results of this study could serve in future as guidance of properly directed remediation activity and for the control of its efficiency.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Geologija

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