Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6361110 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Prior to and following hurricanes Wilma and Emily trace metals were determined in seagrass. ⺠Contaminated Nichupte Lagoon contained high Pb prior to hurricanes and background levels following hurricanes. ⺠Pre hurricane biota sediment accumulation factors (BSAF) were all higher in leaf than rhizomes. ⺠Both Fe and Zn increased following hurricanes. ⺠Hurricanes may be beneficial to seagrass ecosystem if not physically disturbed.
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Authors
T. Whelan III, B.I. Van Tussenbroek, M.G. Barba Santos,