Publications by authors named "Rico Neil M Quierrez"
Article Synopsis
- Boracay Island in the Philippines is famous for its beautiful white sand beaches, but its wetlands are in danger because of human activities.
- A study found that some wetlands on the island have higher amounts of harmful materials like heavy metals compared to others.
- The results highlight the importance of protecting these wetlands and keeping an eye on pollution to help the local wildlife.
Honda Bay is considered as one of the mercury hotspots in the world due to its proximity to the abandoned Palawan Quicksilver Mine. In this study, a detailed sediment sampling conducted in between 2021 and 2022 where a total of 166 sediment samples were collected along the coast and analyzed for total mercury (THg) concentration. The study assessed mercury toxicity using the geoaccumulation index and compared Hg levels to sediment quality guidelines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, small-scale gold miners dispose of untreated tailings into nearby rivers, which eventually flow into Mambulao Bay. In this study, nine (9) marine sediments were collected and analyzed to assess the pollution of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in Mambulao Bay. Au concentrations in the sediments were also determined.
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