Trace metal distributions in the surficial sediments of Penobscot Bay, Maine

Journal Article · Tue Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01605476· OSTI ID:5218549

Larsen, P F ^[1]; Zdanowicz, V; Johnson, A C

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1. Bigelow Lab. for Ocean Sciences, W. Boothbay Harbor, ME

In an effort to expand the environmental quality baseline of northern New England the authors surveyed Penobscot Bay for the distribution of benthic fauna and several pollutants as part of the Northeast Monitoring Program. Penobscot Bay, the largest embayment in northern New England, is located centrally on the Maine coast. This paper presents data on the distribution of the trace metals Ag, Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb, Ni and Zn in the surficial sediments of Penobscot Bay with the aim of describing existing conditions and providing a bench-mark against which to evaluate future alterations.

• OSTI ID: 5218549
• Journal Information: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States) Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 31:5; ISSN BECTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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