Contaminants and heavy metals along the mangrove area of Dongzhai Harbor, China: distribution and assessment

SN Applied Sciences

Jing Liu¹  Thiri Myat² 

[1] Biology Research Department, School of Caoqiao;Space and Environment Department, Beihang University;

关键词: Dongzhai harbor;    Pollution monitoring;    Analysis and assessment;    Mangrove;   

DOI  :  10.1007/s42452-021-04802-2

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract In recent decades, higher-place shrimp ponds are prevalent in coastal areas of developing countries. However, shrimp aquaculture has a growing negative impact on mangrove wetland ecosystems. Mangroves located in Dongzhai harbor are under threat continuously of this commercialization. Therefore, a comprehensive analysis of contaminants and heavy metals is necessary for Dongzhai harbor, considering the mangrove area was declined and ecological services offered to the coastal communities with an insight for future restoration activities. In this study, pond effluents (Total Nitrogen (TN), Ammonia Nitrogen (AN), Total phosphorus (TP), Chemical Oxygen Demond (COD)) and heavy metals (Cd, Cu, Pb, Zn) were monitored in Dongzhai harbor yearly between 2013 and 2017. The results showed that the contents of Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn were far lower than the standards. However, the main contaminants were organic matter and nitrogen. Maximum values of COD and TN were 26.10 mg·L−1 and 1.34 mg·L−1, respectively in 2017. Single factor index, Nemerow's pollution index, and Trophic level index revealed that the heavily polluted areas were Tashi and Sanjiang town.

【 授权许可】

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