Publications by authors named "Ermelinda Del Buono"
Environ Monit Assess
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- Plankton is important for understanding how metals accumulate and transfer in marine ecosystems, and it can indicate the presence of trace and rare earth elements (REEs).
- A study analyzed phytoplankton from the northwestern Mediterranean Sea and found that metal concentrations varied with season and depth, particularly noting that certain metals were more prevalent in summer and autumn samples at different depths.
- The research indicated that iron, aluminum, and zinc were the most common metals found in phytoplankton, while REE concentrations also peaked in summer and autumn, with the highest total REE levels observed in winter, suggesting that these elements can serve as geological indicators in marine environments.
