A recent history of metal accumulation in the sediments of Rijeka harbor, Adriatic Sea, Croatia

► Sediments columns of Rijeka harbor were analyzed for 63 elements. ► Metal enrichment factor and geoaccumulation index were calculated. ► Spatial maps of recent and historic maps were constructed. ► Hg was heaviest pollutant and it is followed by Ag. ► Concentrations of investigated toxic elements are comparable with other port sediments.