Archives of Biological Sciences 2014 Volume 66, Issue 3, Pages: 1205-1215
https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS1403205J
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Determination of marine pollution by comparative analysis of metal pollution indices
Jović Mihajlo 
(Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Belgrade)
Stanković Slavka (Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Belgrade)
Due to the specific geographical and hydrological structure of Boka Kotorska
Bay, that is characterized by a low flow of water through the bay, the
anthropogenic impact is pronounced, exerting direct effects on this unique
ecosystem. Trace metal (Pb, Hg, Ni, Co and Cd) concentrations were measured
in the winter, spring and fall of 2008 in two marine organisms (Posidonia
oceanica and Mytilus galloprovincialis) selected as biomonitors of trace
metals in the Boka Kotorska Bay. These marine organisms have the ability to
accumulate trace metals from their environment. Metal pollution indexes (MPI)
for both species were compared, confirming that the most polluted was Tivat
bay and the least Kotor bay.
Keywords: Mytilus galloprovincialis, Posidonia oceanica, trace metals, MPI, Adriatic Sea
Projekat Ministarstva nauke Republike Srbije,
br. III43009