An assessment of metals (Pb and Cu) contamination in bottom sediment from South China sea coastal waters, Malaysia

• Main Authors: Ong, Meng Chuan, Yunus, Kamaruzzaman
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Science Publications 2009
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/12104/8/ajassp.2009.1418.1423.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/12104/; http://thescipub.com/index.html

Problem statement: The accumulation of metal contaminants in sediments can pose serious environmental problems to the surrounding areas. Trace metal contamination in sediment could affect the water quality and the bio-assimilation and bioaccumulation of metals in aquatic organisms, resulting in pote...