Abstract
Our study is a preliminary step to evaluate water contamination of the Mediterranean Sea surrounding Lampedusa island and health risks for fish consumers. We analyzed muscle tissue of Mullus barbatus specimens to detect metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Results show the following average concentrations of heavy metals: Pb 0.035, Cd 0.001, Hg 0.027, Cr 0.524, As 27.01, Cu 0.433, Co 0.013, Ni 0.042, Se 0.487, V 0.072, U 0.055 and Zn 3.360 ppm. PAHs ranged from 0.250 to 13.16 ppb. A possible risk to human health was determined based on consumption limits data and the content of total PAHs in fillets of this species.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Diet / statistics & numerical data
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Environmental Exposure / analysis
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Environmental Exposure / standards*
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Environmental Exposure / statistics & numerical data
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Humans
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Metals, Heavy / analysis
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Metals, Heavy / metabolism*
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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons / analysis
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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons / metabolism*
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Risk Assessment
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Seafood / statistics & numerical data
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Sicily
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Smegmamorpha / metabolism
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Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis
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Water Pollutants, Chemical / metabolism*
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Water Pollution, Chemical / statistics & numerical data
Substances
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Metals, Heavy
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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
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Water Pollutants, Chemical