Abstract
The combined measurement of lead concentration and isotope ratios in organisms used as bio-monitors may provide a sensitive and cost-effective monitoring tool allowing an unambiguous assessment of the source of lead in environmental samples. Data presented here shows that dispersion of trace amounts of ore-derived Pb produced distinctive Pb isotope ratio changes in seagrass and oysters acting as sentinel accumulators.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 719-727 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Marine and Freshwater Research |
Volume | 53 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |