Chapter Assessment of trace metal contamination and phosphorus dynamic in sediments of Monastir Bay (Tunisia)

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Author(s)
Ben Mefteh, Amina
Mesnage, Valérie
Ben Jeddi, Sarra
Helali, Mohamed-Amine
Zaaboub, Noureddine
Barrois, Jean-Marie
Oueslati, Walid
Language
English
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Abstract
The Metallic Trace Elements were measured in the sediment, their concentrations highlighted a moderate pollution despite the human activities (urban-wastewater, harbour, textile industries). The phosphorus dynamic is controlled by environmental conditions, (i) oxic sediment with basic pH enhance the FeOOH formation then the phosphorus fixation on FeOOH or CaCO3 in sediment whatever the sediment lithology and (ii) anoxic and acidic sediment enhance the formation of ROP (Residual Organic Phosphorus) in correlation with the presence of aquatic plants (Posidonia meadow) in the sediment.
URI
https://doab-dev.siscern.org/handle/20.500.12854/156986
Keywords
Coastal Lagoon; Tunisia; Metallic Trace Elements; Phosphorus particulate fractions; Principal Components Analysis; thema EDItEUR::N History and Archaeology::NH History
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0030-1.34
ISBN
9791221500301
Publisher
Firenze University Press
Publisher website
www.fupress.com/
Publication date and place
Florence, 2022
Series
Monitoring of Mediterranean Coastal Areas: Problems and Measurement Techniques,
Pages
12