POLLUTION OF SEA OF AZOV WITH HEAVY METALS
Journal: South of Russia ecology development
Year: 2015

Aim. The aim is to assess the condition of the Azov Sea water pollution by the following heavy metals - Pb, Cd, Cu, Zn, Hg. Materials and methods. We used the data provided by the State Organization "Azovmorinformcentr" for concentrations of heavy metals in the water for the period of 2010-2014 as well as published data during 1986 - 2009. Sampling and analysis was carried out in accordance with approved procedures. Results. Concentrations of Pb in the water of the sea in the period of 1986-2014