Abstract
This study determined the levels of Cd, Cu, Fe, Ni, and Zn in the soft tissues and shells of barnacles (Balanus sp.) collected from the Kuala Juru, Sebatu, Sg. Ayam and Kg. Pasir Puteh, Peninsular Malaysia, obtained in 2008. The metal concentrations (μg/g dry weight) in the soft tissues of Balanus sp. received from four sites in Peninsular Malaysia ranged from 2.93-4.17 for Cd, 20.2-92.5 for Cu, 480-1193 for Fe, 6.40-18.0 for Ni, and 224-414 for Zn. Based on the present data, the trace metal bioavailability’s to the Balanus in all the populations, especially in a known polluted site at Kg. Pasir Puteh is low. Overall, this preliminary baseline data can be used for regular ecological monitoring for the effective management of the coastal area in Malaysia.
Highlights
The first preliminary study on the heavy metal concentrations in the soft tissue and shells of Balanus sp. (Subphylum: Crustacea; Class: Cirripedia) from Malaysia was reported by Yap et al [1]
As part of regular monitoring of heavy metal contamination and bioavailability’s in the coastal waters of Peninsular Malaysia, the data of this study should serve as biomonitoring data for longterm reference in the future
This preliminary study on heavy metal levels provides a new baseline against which future local changes can be assessed
Summary
The first preliminary study on the heavy metal concentrations in the soft tissue and shells of Balanus sp. (Subphylum: Crustacea; Class: Cirripedia) from Malaysia was reported by Yap et al [1]. The first preliminary study on the heavy metal concentrations in the soft tissue and shells of Balanus sp. As part of regular monitoring of heavy metal contamination and bioavailability’s in the coastal waters of Peninsular Malaysia, the data of this study should serve as biomonitoring data for longterm reference in the future. Barnacles have been used to assess the bioavailability of heavy metals in the coastal waters in many countries including India [2, 3], Mexico, Hong Kong [4, 5], China [6] and Poland [7]. The objective of this study is to determine the levels of heavy metals in the soft tissues and shells of Balanus sp. Collected from four sites in Peninsular Malaysia The objective of this study is to determine the levels of heavy metals in the soft tissues and shells of Balanus sp. collected from four sites in Peninsular Malaysia
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