Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements in the Earth's crust that occur in very low
concentrations. Anthropogenic activities such as agricultural practices, waste discharges
from various industries and other activities have eventually increased concentrations of
heavy metal in the marine environment. Unlike organic pollutants, it is nonbiodegradable
and sustains in the environment for a long period of time. It is also known to be toxic to
marine organisms as it causes serious ecotoxicological issues. It has the tendency to …