HEAVY-METALS IN FISHES FROM COASTAL WATERS OF COCHIN, SOUTHWEST COASTOF INDIA

Citation
M. Nair et al., HEAVY-METALS IN FISHES FROM COASTAL WATERS OF COCHIN, SOUTHWEST COASTOF INDIA, Indian journal of marine sciences, 26(1), 1997, pp. 98-100
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Oceanografhy
ISSN journal
03795136
Volume
26
Issue
1
Year of publication
1997
Pages
98 - 100
Database
ISI
SICI code
0379-5136(1997)26:1<98:HIFFCW>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
The concentration levels of copper, zinc, manganese and iron have been determined in marine fishes from Cochin area which is one of the majo r fishing zones along the west coast of India. The concentration of he avy metals varied from species to species. Copper, Zn, Fe and Mn showe d increased levels in the gills and alimentary canal compared to the m uscle. Difference in heavy metal concentration in various species stud ied is attributed to the varying feeding habits. The observed levels w ere below the toxic limit.