Spatial distribution of arsenic in surface sediments of the southern Baltic Sea

Szubska, Marta; Bełdowski, Jacek

doi:10.1016/j.oceano.2022.12.002

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Spatial distribution of arsenic in surface sediments of the southern Baltic Sea

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Szubska Marta , Bełdowski Jacek

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DOI

10.1016/j.oceano.2022.12.002

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Abstrakty

Arsenic is a ubiquitous chemical element, occurring naturally worldwide. Yet due to its global cycle, its concentrations in the marine environment are manifold higher than the terrestrial background and may pose harm to biota. This is especially relevant for the Baltic Sea, which is very susceptible to any kind of pollution. Arsenic transported to the sea is adsorbed on iron oxides or precipitating as flocculating particulates and finally bounded in sediments. Therefore, despite the contemporary emission cuts, the existing pollution remains or constantly circulates in marine habitats. The purpose of the research was to recognize the spatial distribution of arsenic in the surface sediments of the southern parts of the Baltic Sea. The number of 483 samples allowed us to prepare reliable interpolation of arsenic contents in surface sediments. Although arsenic concentrations in the Baltic Sea can be considered low, in particular areas the levels are significantly higher. The observed arsenic concentrations distribution pattern could be mostly explained by natural transportation and accumulation bottom-type distribution.

Słowa kluczowe

arsenic sediment properties arsenic cycl Chemical Warfare Agents

Wydawca

Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Oceanology
Elsevier

Czasopismo

Oceanologia

Rocznik

2023

Tom

Vol. 65 (2)

Strony

423--433

Opis fizyczny

Bibliogr. 55 poz., map., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Szubska Marta

szubi@iopan.pl

Institute of Oceanology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sopot, Poland

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0716-5177

autor

Bełdowski Jacek

Institute of Oceanology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sopot, Poland

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2891-1901

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Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023). (PL)

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