In this study, the chemical speciation of heavy metals and their distribution in surface
sediments of Gowatr bay, southeast Iran, are investigated. Modified Bureau Commune de …

Artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM) using mercury (Hg) amalgamation has been
occurring on Buru Island, Indonesia since early 2012, and has caused rapid accumulation of …

The aim of the present study was to assess the distribution of trace elements in the aquatic
ecosystem of the Thigithe river. Samples of surface water, sediment and fish were collected …

Various studies report pollutant levels in the environment to raise awareness and call for
government intervention to protect the environment and public health. However, inconsistent …

Accumulation of trace metals in sediment can cause severe ecological impacts. In this study,
determination of elemental concentrations in water and sediment was done. Shadegan …

Geochemical composition is a set of data for predicting the climatic condition existing in an
ecosystem. Both the surficial and core sediment geochemistry are helpful in monitoring …

The Gulf of Mannar, located between India and Sri Lanka, is a shallow embayment of the
Bay of Bengal. The gulf, which has been declared a bio-reserve is a highly productive area …

Core sediments from five mangrove ecosystems along northern Kerala Coast were collected
to evaluate the nature and sources of organic matter in these ecosystems. General …

This study investigated the presence and distribution of mercury in water bodies under the
influence of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASGM) activities in Tanzania, which continue …

Honey from regions where artisanal mining, using mercury is practiced, might be
contaminated with mercury at levels of public health concern. This study was designed to …