Risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in a Mediterranean semi-enclosed basin affected by human activities (Abu Qir Bay, Egypt)

Khairy MA; Kolb M; Mostafa AR; El-Fiky A; Bahadir M

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Vol.170, No.1, 389-397, 2009

DOI10.1016/j.jhazmat.2009.04.084 Export Citation

Risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in a Mediterranean semi-enclosed basin affected by human activities (Abu Qir Bay, Egypt)

Khairy MA, Kolb M, Mostafa AR, El-Fiky A, Bahadir M

The contamination of sediments and mussels sampled from Abu Qir Bay by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was investigated. Concentrations of PAHs recorded in the bay sediments ranged from

Keywords:PAHs;Risk assessment;Sediments;Mussels;SLERA;Mediterranean Sea;Egypt