Analysis of Heavy Metals in the Shellfish from the Neighbourhood of the Sea Port of Zanzibar

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dc.contributor.authorKoleleni, Yusuf I. A.
dc.contributor.authorHaji, O. O.
dc.date.accessioned2016-06-02T13:45:40Z
dc.date.available2016-06-02T13:45:40Z
dc.date.issued2016-03
dc.description.abstractShellfish is one of the major sources of food for coastal population of Zanzibar. Toxicity of shell fish by heavy metals is of concern to consumers. This study aimed at assessing the metal concentrations of the shellfish along the coast in the neighbourhood of Sea Port of Zanzibar. Shellfish (namely oysters, mussels, clams and crabs) were collected for the assessment on effects of heavy metal contamination among the aquatic organisms. The concentrations of the shellfish were determined using Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF). The concentrations analysed include Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd and As. The range ofCd, Cr, Ni, Mn and Zn were found to be higher in clams while Fe, Pb and Cu were found to be higher in crabs. The values of Cr, Cu, Zn, As and shellfish species appear to be higher than the values reported in the literature.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/2365
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectX-ray fluorescenceen_US
dc.subjectShellfishen_US
dc.subjectHeavy metal analysisen_US
dc.subjectMusselsen_US
dc.subjectOystersen_US
dc.subjectClamsen_US
dc.titleAnalysis of Heavy Metals in the Shellfish from the Neighbourhood of the Sea Port of Zanzibaren_US
dc.typeJournal Article, Peer Revieweden_US
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