Distribution and sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in main aquacultural areas in Guangdong, China

Khalid Maskaoui; Zhong Hu; Junliang Zhou; Yali Han

doi:10.1007/s00343-007-0166-x

Distribution and sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in main aquacultural areas in Guangdong, China

Khalid Maskaoui, Zhong Hu, Junliang Zhou, Yali Han

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Abstract

The environmental quality status of Daya Bay (22.56-22.77°N, 114.51-114.73°E), a main aquaculture area in Guangdong of China, was investigated using 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) sediment samples of the bay. The total concentrations of 16 PAHs varied from 115 to 1 134 ng/g dry weight. The PAH composition pattern in sediments suggest dominance of 4-ring PAHs in Sites 2 and 4, and the ratio of certain related PAHs indicated important pyrolytic and petrogenic sources. The results enhance the understanding of current contamination levels and make a better assessment of likely impacts of organic contamination on ecosystems and the sustainability of local aquaculture in the area especially after the establishment of the Nuclear Power Station by the bay.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	166-173
Number of pages	8
Journal	Chinese Journal of Oceanology and Limnology
Volume	25
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00343-007-0166-x
Publication status	Published - Apr 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Contamination
Daya Bay
PAHs
Sediment

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Oceanography
Water Science and Technology

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Distribution and sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in main aquacultural areas in Guangdong, China

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