Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in marine sediments of the Hellenic coastal zone, eastern Mediterranean: levels, sources and toxicological significance |
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| Authors: | Fotini Botsou Ioannis Hatzianestis |
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| Institution: | (1) Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), 46.7 km Athens-Sounio Avenue, 19013 Anavyssos, Greece;(2) Present address: Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15784 Athens, Greece; |
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| Abstract: | Purpose Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread in sediments, particularly near areas of intense human activities.
Due to their mutagenic and carcinogenic behaviour, PAHs are classified as priority contaminants to be monitored in environmental
quality control schemes. The purpose of this study was to determine the levels of PAHs in major coastal areas of Greece that
receive various pressures, investigate their sources and evaluate their potential toxicity by comparison against effects-based
Sediment Quality Guidelines (SQG). |
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