Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6361423 Marine Pollution Bulletin 2011 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► The impact of human activity on the sediments of Todos os Santos Bay in Brazil was evaluated by EA and 13C NMR. ► This article reports a study of six sediment cores collected at different depths and regions. ► The elemental profiles of cores suggest an abrupt change in the sedimentation regime, corresponds to about 50 years ago, coinciding with the implantation of major onshore industrial projects. ► The results presented illustrate several important aspects of environmental impact of human activity on this bay.
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Physical Sciences and Engineering Earth and Planetary Sciences Oceanography
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