Heavy metals distrubution and fractionation in mangrove sediments linked to organic deposits vis-a-vis accumulation in rhizophora spp. at Tanjung Piai, Johor, Malaysia

• Main Authors: Halim, Nor Hazwani Abdul, Abdullah, Rosazlin, Kadir, Wan Rasidah, Ajeng, Aaronn Avit, Zawawi, Norziana Zin Binti
• Format: Article
• Published: ALOKI Applied Ecological Research and Forensic Institute Ltd., Budapest 2022
• Subjects: GE Environmental Sciences; QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/41288/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Mangrove ecosystems are crucial for ecological processes. However, mangrove forests are currently under peril due to urbanization, aquaculture expansion, and growing pollutant burdens. Marine debris including organic deposits (ODs) is intentionally or unintentionally deposited into the marine enviro...