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Occurrence and Distribution of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Water and Sediment Collected along the Harbour Line, Mumbai, India
Joint Authors
Peter, Vinny R.
Muralidharan, S.
Dhananjayan, V.
Source
International Journal of Oceanography
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Earth Science , Water and Environment
History and Geography
Science
Abstract EN
This study investigated the occurrence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in water and sediment samples collected along the harbour line, Mumbai, India.
The ∑PAHs quantified in water and sediment samples were ranged from 8.66 ng/L to 46.74 ng/L and from 2608 ng/g to 134134 ng/g dry wt., respectively.
Significantly high concentration of ∑PAHs was found in water samples of Sewri and sediment samples of Mahul (P<0.05).
PAH concentrations detected in the present study were several folds higher than the existing sediment quality criteria suggested by various statutory agencies.
The PAH composition patterns in water and sediments suggest the dominance of high molecular weight compounds and indicate important pyrolytic and petrogenic sources.
The occurrence of PAHs in the marine environment has attracted the attention of the scientific community as these compounds are frequently detected in seawater and sediments at increasing levels and can have adverse health effects on marine organisms and humans.
PAH concentrations detected at Sewri-Mahul site were sufficiently high to pose a risk to marine organisms if they are exposed continuously to this concentration.
Hence, continuous monitoring of the ecosystem is highly warranted.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dhananjayan, V.& Muralidharan, S.& Peter, Vinny R.. 2012. Occurrence and Distribution of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Water and Sediment Collected along the Harbour Line, Mumbai, India. International Journal of Oceanography،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dhananjayan, V.…[et al.]. Occurrence and Distribution of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Water and Sediment Collected along the Harbour Line, Mumbai, India. International Journal of Oceanography No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469306
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dhananjayan, V.& Muralidharan, S.& Peter, Vinny R.. Occurrence and Distribution of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Water and Sediment Collected along the Harbour Line, Mumbai, India. International Journal of Oceanography. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469306
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-469306