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Concentrations of cadmium, zinc and copper in sediments and brown shrimp (Crangon crangon L.) from the Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel, UK

Culshaw, Caroline; Newton, Lyn C.; Weir, Iain; Bird, David J.

Authors

Caroline Culshaw

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Lynda Newton Lyn.Newton@uwe.ac.uk
Dean and Head of School of Applied Sciences

David J. Bird



Abstract

Cd, Zn and Cu levels were determined in sediments and Crangon crangon from 9 sites in the Severn Estuary/Bristol Channel during winter 1999. Metal levels in both shrimp and sediments varied significantly between sites and were related to proximity of input and/or sediment type. In the upper Estuary, Cd levels in shrimp were 100x higher than other reported values whereas sediment Cd contamination was comparable. It is suggested that high Cd levels in shrimp are due to the high inputs and enhanced bioavailability of metal during winter.

Citation

Culshaw, C., Newton, L. C., Weir, I., & Bird, D. J. (2002). Concentrations of cadmium, zinc and copper in sediments and brown shrimp (Crangon crangon L.) from the Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel, UK. Marine Environmental Research, 54(3-5), 331-334. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0141-1136%2802%2900163-0

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Sep 1, 2002
Journal Marine Environmental Research
Print ISSN 0141-1136
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 54
Issue 3-5
Pages 331-334
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/S0141-1136%2802%2900163-0
Keywords Severn Estuary, Bristol Channel, Crangon crangon, sediment, cadmium, zinc, copper, accumulation
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1076668
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0141-1136(02)00163-0
Additional Information Additional Information : Equal co-author. Assessment of the level of metal contamination of both coastal sediments and a key estuarine species, throughout the Severn Estuary. Provided significant contemporary data on metal contamination and examined the role of bio-concentration and the factors affecting the distribution of metals.