Publications by authors named "Bah Mohamed Lemine Abdellahi"
Mar Pollut Bull
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The Mauritanian Atlantic coast is crucial for both the economy and ecosystem but is facing pollution from human activities, particularly PAH contamination.
- To evaluate this pollution, the coast was categorized into four zones, revealing that the most contaminated zones (PNkt and LBZ) had significantly higher PAH levels in sediments compared to the less stressed zones (PNBA and PDlt).
- The findings indicate heightened risks for both carcinogenic effects and ecological damage in the more polluted zones, emphasizing the need for sustainable management of the coastal resources in Mauritania.
Article Synopsis
- Levrier Bay is a key fishing area facing growing threats from human activities, especially from Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are concerning pollutants.
- An analysis of 16 EPA-PAHs in Perna perna species and sediment indicates that PAH levels in Levrier Bay are lower than those in highly polluted Dakar but comparable to Moroccan coasts like Casablanca and Tangier.
- The findings emphasize the need for effective pollutant monitoring in the area, as Perna perna serves as a strong bioindicator for PAHs, highlighting potential impacts on the environment.
