Toxic metals in fishes, mussels, and sediments from the Puck Bay in the southern Baltic Sea.

Background: The environment of the Puck Bay is under strong pressure discharged sewage and brine.

Methods: Toxic metals (cadmium, lead, mercury, arsenic, bromine) were determined in fishes (flounder and perch), sediments, and mussels.

Results: Toxic metals in flounder and perch from the Puck Bay occurred at varying concentrations: Cd - 0.