HEAVY METALS ACCUMULATION IN BLACK SEA ECOSYSTEMS: FISH SPECIES

Authors

  • Iliyan Manev University of Forestry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Hristina Neshovska University of Forestry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Veselin Kirov University of Forestry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sofia, Bulgaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5734116

Keywords:

heavy metals, Black sea, fish, health risk

Abstract

The purpose of the current review survey was to analyze data on the accumulation of various heavy metals in the Black Sea. Subject of study were Pb, Cd, As, Hg, Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, Fe etc. and their content in selected commercially significant Black Sea fish species. Available data from the different Black Sea areas were presented. The extent to which established concentrations could affect human health was discussed. Health risk assessment parameters were summarized.

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Published

2021-11-27

How to Cite

Manev, I., Neshovska, H., & Kirov, V. (2021). HEAVY METALS ACCUMULATION IN BLACK SEA ECOSYSTEMS: FISH SPECIES. TRADITION AND MODERNITY IN VETERINARY MEDICINE, 6(2), 45–55. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5734116