Distribution and Occurence of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Sediments from the Mar Grande and Gulf of Taranto (Ionian Sea, Southern Italy)

2006 ◽  
Vol 96 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 51-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Cardellicchio ◽  
Alessandro Buccolieri ◽  
Santina Giandomenico ◽  
Vito Luigi Lerario ◽  
Luigi Lopez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Ionian Sea ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic

scholarly journals Downward fluxes of elemental carbon, metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in settling particles from the deep Ionian Sea (NESTOR site), Eastern Mediterranean

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 19165-19197 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Theodosi ◽  
C. Parinos ◽  
A. Gogou ◽  
A. Kokotos ◽  
S. Stavrakakis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Mediterranean Sea ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Elemental Carbon ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Vertical Transport ◽  
Sea Surface ◽  
Ionian Sea ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Sea ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic

Abstract. To assess sources and major processes controlling vertical transport of both anthropogenic and natural chemical species in deep basins of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea (SE Ionian Sea, Nestor site), we performed chemical characterization (elemental carbon, major and trace metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) of marine sinking particles. Sediment traps were deployed at five successive depths, 700 m, 1200 m, 2000 m, 3200 m and 4300 m from the sea surface, during the period of May 2007 to October 2008. Fluxes of all measured species exhibited minimum values from January to March 2008 and maximum from April to September 2008, with an evident covariance revealing a common and rapid vertical transport mechanism from 700 m down to 4300 m depth. Crustal matter flux from atmospheric deposition plays an important role in the temporal variability of particulate matter with significant contribution from biogenic constituents namely the seasonal succession in the export of planktonic biomass, expressed by particulate organic carbon (POC), carbonates and biogenic Si fluxes (Stavrakakis et al., 2012). Tracers (elemental carbon, retene) of the devastating forest fires occurred in August 2007 in southern Greece, were detected at sediment trap material in all depths with a delay of 15 days at 4300 m, indicating a rapid and well-coupled transport of sinking particulate material between the sea-surface and deep layers of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Lateral inputs of pollutants at the deepest trap (4300 m) are probably of importance, due to the influence of deep Adriatic water at the study site.

Heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and polychlorinated biphenyls in surface sediments of the Naples harbour (southern Italy)

Chemosphere ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 998-1009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Sprovieri ◽  
Maria Luisa Feo ◽  
Lidia Prevedello ◽  
Daniela Salvagio Manta ◽  
Simone Sammartino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Polychlorinated Biphenyls ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Surface Sediments ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from the Ionian Sea, Italy

2001 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 405-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. STORELLI ◽  
G. O. MARCOTRIGIANO
Keyword(s):  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Mytilus Galloprovincialis ◽  
Ionian Sea ◽  
Total Pahs ◽  
Sources Of Pollution ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic ◽  
Wet Weight ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Total Concentrations

Concentrations of eight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) (phenanthrene, anthracene, fluoranthene, pyrene, benz[a]anthracene, benzo[a]pyrene, dibenz[a,h]anthracene, benzo[ghi]perylene) were determined in mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) collected between June and September 1995 from 10 locations along a sound of sea formed by two inlets (Mar Piccolo) close to the Gulf of Taranto (Ionian Sea, Italy). In mussels the concentrations of total PAHs were between 14.8 and 645.3 μg/kg wet weight. Among the single identified compounds, the predominance of phenanthrene (29.5 μg/kg wet weight) and anthracene (64.7 μg/kg wet weight) was evident. Another relevant pollutant was pyrene (18.4 μg/kg wet weight) followed by fluoranthene (7.2 μg/kg wet weight), whereas the other compounds showed low levels. The mussels that showed the highest total concentrations of PAHs were collected from stations affected by stronger human activities (industrial fallout, urban wastewaters, and contaminants transported via riverine discharge). Our results were similar to those found in areas classified as moderately polluted. This observation suggests the need for an increased effort in controlling sources of pollution in this area recognized as one of the most productive mussel-farming areas in the Italy.

scholarly journals Downward fluxes of elemental carbon, metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in settling particles from the deep Ionian Sea (NESTOR site), Eastern Mediterranean

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 4449-4464 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Theodosi ◽  
C. Parinos ◽  
A. Gogou ◽  
A. Kokotos ◽  
S. Stavrakakis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Mediterranean Sea ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Elemental Carbon ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Chemical Species ◽  
Sea Surface ◽  
Ionian Sea ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Sea ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic

Abstract. To assess sources and major processes controlling the vertical transport of both anthropogenic and natural chemical species in a deep basin of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea (SE Ionian Sea, Nestor site), we performed chemical characterization (elemental carbon, major and trace metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) of marine sinking particles. Sediment traps were deployed at five successive depths, 700, 1200, 2000, 3200 and 4300 m from the sea surface from May 2007 to October 2008. Fluxes of all measured chemical species, attributed to both natural and anthropogenic sources, exhibited minimum values from January to March 2008 and maximum from April to September 2008. Crustal matter flux from atmospheric inputs – either "freshly" deposited or stored in the surface layers – plays an important role in the temporal variability of particulate marine matter fluxes along with particulate organic carbon export, imposing ballast effects. Tracers (elemental carbon, retene) of the devastating forest fires that occurred in August 2007 in southern Greece were detected in sediment trap material from all depths with a delay of 15 days at 4300 m, indicating a rapid and well-coupled transport of sinking particulate material between the sea-surface and deep layers of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. This is in accordance with an evident covariance between certain compounds, suggesting common sources and/or transport mechanisms to depth. Lateral inputs of pollutants at the deepest trap (4300 m) are probably of importance, related to the periodic influence of deep Adriatic water at the study site.

Heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH's) in marine organisms from the Ionian Sea (Italy)

1993 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 618-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata Amodio-Cocchieri ◽  
Umberto Del Prete ◽  
Antonio Arnese ◽  
Mariateresa Giuliano ◽  
Attilio Roncioni
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Aromatic Hydrocarbons ◽  
Marine Organisms ◽  
Ionian Sea ◽  
Polycyclic Aromatic
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