Heavy metal pollution in aquatic ecosystems can lead to harmful accumulation in organisms like stingrays, posing potential health risks to humans. To assess this risk, 45 stingrays were sampled from Johor Waters (Pontian, Muar, and Batu Pahat) and analyzed for heavy metal content using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). The average concentrations of Cu, Zn, As, Cd, Pb, and Hg in the fillets were 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study investigates Pb, Cd, and Cr in the suspended particulate matter (SPM), sediments, and green mussels from Cilincing and Kamal Muara, Jakarta Bay and estimates their potential human health risks. The results showed that the metal levels in SPM from Cilincing ranged from 0.81 to 1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRivers are one of the main pollution routes to the ocean. This study examines the source of microplastics (MPs) in Jakarta Bay based on their characteristics and estimates MPs emissions from 9 estuaries around Jakarta Bay in 3 administrative areas (Tangerang, North Jakarta, and Bekasi). The sample used was the water's surface taken using a round net.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Blanakan River Estuary, located on the northern coast of West Java, receives heavy metals from anthropogenic activities nearby. This study investigates Cu, Cd, and Zn metals in water and their accumulation in fish (commercial and non-commercial). The samples (water and fish) were collected from seven sampling stations.
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