Enrique Lozano-Bilbao, José Antonio González, José María Lorenzo, Alba Jurado-Ruzafa, Indira Delgado-Suárez, Arturo Hardisson, Carmen Rubio, Dailos González-Weller, Soraya Paz, Ángel J Gutiérrez
Samples of Anemonia sulcata were collected in 2022 from different areas of the Canary Islands affected by different natural contamination sources, such sandstorms, submarine volcanic activity, continuous rainfall, upwelling and dinoflagellate blooms. Significant differences were observed between the zones for the metals and trace elements analyzed (Al, Zn, Cd, Pb, Ni, Co, Fe, B, Cu, Mg and Li). Anemones from volcanic areas showed higher levels of Cd, Pb and Ni. Individuals from sandstorm areas showed elevated levels of Al, Zn and Fe...
March 23, 2024: Marine Pollution Bulletin