scholarly journals Distribution of Bisphenol A in Sediment and Suspended Matter and Its Possible Impact on Marine Life in Kaštela Bay, Adriatic Sea, Croatia

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivana Anđelić ◽  
Romana Roje-Busatto ◽  
Ivana Ujević ◽  
Nenad Vuletić ◽  
Slavica Matijević
Keyword(s):  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Suspended Matter ◽  
Adriatic Sea ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Marine Biota ◽  
Sediment Samples ◽  
Marine Life ◽  
Maximum Value ◽  
Estradiol Equivalent

Over the last decade, bisphenol A (BPA) has become a chemical of concern in the marine environment. There is little data on BPA levels in the eastern Adriatic Sea, Croatian waters. This study provides concentrations of BPA in marine sediments and suspended matter sampled from the Kaštela Bay (the central part of the Adriatic Sea) for two years. The results obtained show that BPA in sediment samples ranged from 1.05 to 46.31 µg kg−1, while they were higher in the suspended matter, ranging from 1.84 to 81.39 µg kg−1. To demonstrate a possible correlation between BPA concentrations and other parameters in sediment and suspended matter, the granulometric composition and organic matter content were determined. There was no correlation between BPA and investigated sediment characteristics. To assess the possible effects of BPA on marine biota, its possible estrogenic effect was also investigated by calculating estradiol equivalent concentration (EEQ, µg kg−1), the maximum value of which, in this study, was 0.0181 µg kg−1 in the sediment samples and 0.0317 µg kg−1 in suspended matter samples. Based on the presented results, it is unlikely that BPA could cause significant endocrine disruption to marine life in the study area.

Trace metals in fine grained sediments of the Kaštela Bay, adriatic sea

1998 ◽  
Vol 38 (11) ◽  
pp. 169-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Bogner ◽  
M. Juracic ◽  
N. Odžak ◽  
A. Baric
Keyword(s):  
Trace Metals ◽  
Adriatic Sea ◽  
Sediment Cores ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Homogeneous Distribution ◽  
Sediment Samples ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
The Past ◽  
Cu And Zn

The aim of the present work was to study the past and present contamination of the Kaštela bay using chemical analysis of selected trace metals (Cd, Pb, Zn, Cu, Cr, Mn and Ni) in fine grained sediment cores. Sediment samples were taken at three locations with silty sediments. The highest concentrations of Cd, Pb, Cu and Zn and the lowest concentration of Ni were found in the east, the most contaminated part of the Bay. The decrease of Cd, Pb, Cu and Zn concentrations with increased depth, indicates their anthropogenic origin. Homogeneous distribution of Cr, Mn and Ni in the sediment cores indicates their terrigenous origin. The correlation of Zn, Cu and Ni concentration with the organic matter content was determined.

scholarly journals Komunitas Makrozoobentos pada Substrat Dasar Lunak Di Muara Sungai Wulan, Demak

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-26
Author(s):  
Narendra Prasidya Wishnu ◽  
Retno Hartati ◽  
Jusup Suprijanto ◽  
Nirwani Soenardjo ◽  
Gunawan Widi Santosa
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Suitable Habitat ◽  
Diversity Analysis ◽  
Soft Substrate ◽  
Sediment Samples ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Abundance And Diversity

Muara Sungai Wulan yang terletak di Pantai Demak, Jawa Tengah,merupakan habitat yang baik bagi komunitas makrozoobentos. Habitat tersebutdicirikan dengan sedimen pasir, lanau dan lempung, karena pada beberapa tempat merupakan substrat dasar lunak yang didominasi oleh sedimen lanau. Identifikasi jenis makrozoobentos dan analisis keanekaragamannya penting untuk menentukan kondisi ekosistem substrat lunak tersebut.Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi jenis dan mengetahui struktur komunitas makrozoobentos pada substrat lunak di perairan Delta Wulan, Demak. Metode survei eksploratif diaplikasikan pada penelitian ini dan purposive random sampling dilakukan pada saat mengambil sample sedimen pada12 titik penelitian dengan menggunakan van veen grab sampler. Analisa makrozobentos dan ukuran butir dilakukan terhadap sampel sedimen. Penelitian menemukan 24 spesies makrozoobentos yang termasuk dalam 4 filum, yaitu Arthropoda, Cnidaria, Echinodermata dan Moluska. Titik 5 adalah titik dengan nilai kelimpahan dan keanekaragaman tertinggi adalah Anadara. Terdapat dominansi 4 species yang berbeda disemua titik pengambilan sampel, yaitu Anadara sp., Paphia sp., Cominella sp. dan Gemmula sp. Sedimen pada daerah penelitian termasuk klasifikasi lanau komposisi pasir 2,5-22,14%, lanau 67,82-94,79% dan lempung 0-22,86% serta kandungan bahan organik total yang dikategorikan rendah-sedang dengan nilai berkisar 3,0-14,83%. Adanya dominasi jenis tersebut, maka substrat lunak merupakan habitat yang baik untuk moluska, khususnya bivalvia, sehingga daerah tersebut menjadi tempat penangkapan kerang.  Wulan estuary, located in Demak regency, Central Java, is a suitable habitat for the macrozoobenthos community. The habitat is characterized by sand, silt, and clay sediments, which in some places are soft substrates dominated by silt sediments. Identification of macrozoobenthos types and diversity analysis is important to determine the condition of the soft substrate ecosystem. The purpose of this study was to identify species and determine the structure of the macrozoobenthos community on soft substrates in the waters of Delta Wulan, Demak. Explorative survey method was applied in this study while purposive random sampling was carried out to collect the sediment samples at 12 research stations using a Van Veen grab sampler. Macrozoobenthos and grain size analyzes were performed used the sediment samples obtained. The study found 24 species of macrozoobenthos, which included 4 phyla, namely Arthropods, Cnidaria, Echinoderms and Molluscs. Station 5 has the highest value of abundance and diversity Anadara. Four different genera are dominant at all sampling points, namely Anadara sp., Paphia sp., Cominella sp., and Gemmula sp. Sediments in the study area included silt classification in which the composition of sand 2,5-22,14%, the silt of 67,82-94,79%, and loam of 0-22,86% and total organic matter content which was categorized as low-moderate with values ranging from 3,0-14,83%. The dominance evidence in this estuary concluded that soft substrate is a suitable habitat for mollusks, primarily bivalves; therefore this was the capture area of bivalve.

Total Bahan Organik dan Kualitas Air di Perairan Morodemak, Kabupaten Demak

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-212
Author(s):  
Ni Nyoman Widya Triyaningsih ◽  
Munasik Munasik ◽  
Wilis Ari Setyati
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
High Tide ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Pollution Index ◽  
Quality Standard ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Marine Biota

Perairan Morodemak merupakan daerah yang memegang peranan penting di Jawa Tengah sebagai daerah tangkapan dan pelelangan ikan serta kawasan padat penduduk. Namun penelitian mengenai kandungan bahan organik dan indeks pencemaran di lokasi jarang dilakukan. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk analisis Kandungan bahan organik dan indeks pencemaran serta  mengetahui kandungan bahan organik dan kondisi pencemaran di Perairan Morodemak Kabupaten Demak. Materi yang digunakan adalah air laut yang terdapat di sekitar Perairan Morodemak Kabupaten Demak. Sampel yang digunakan adalah sampel permukaan air yang diambil dengan botol Nansen kurang lebih pada kedalaman 1 meter. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan mengkaji kualitas perairan berdasarkan bahan organic di perairan Morodemak Kabupaten Demak. Pengambilan data secara in-situ kemudian dianalisa di laboratorium, serta analisis kualitatif indeks pencemaran dengan metode STORET yang dikeluarkan oleh Kementrian Lingkungan Hidup Republik Indonesia. Kandungan bahan organik di Perairan Morodemak adalah sebesar 15.01–15.94 mg/L untuk keadaan surut dan 19.96–21.67 mg/L untuk pasang. Dari kandungan bahan organik yang ditentukan, didapatkan hasil BOD5 dan COD sebagai parameter kualitas perairan sebesar 241.42–370.19 mg/L dan 515.117–792.191 mg/L. Kondisi Perairan Morodemak tergolong ke dalam perairan yang tercemar dikarenakan hampir seluruh parameter yang diujikan melewati batas baku mutu air laut untuk biota laut yang ditentukan oleh Kepmen LH No. 51 Tahun 2004 dan melewati indeks STORET dengan skor perairan > -31. Morodemak waters are an area that plays an important role in Central Java as a fishing and auction area as well as a densely populated area. However, research on organic matter content and on-site pollution index is rarely conducted. The purpose of this study was to analyze the organic matter content and pollution index and to determine the organic matter content and pollution conditions in the waters of Morodemak, Demak Regency. The material used is sea water that is around Morodemak Waters, Demak Regency. The sample used is a water surface sample taken with a Nansen bottle at a depth of 1 meter. The research method used is descriptive method by assessing the quality of the waters based on organic matter in the waters of Morodemak, Demak Regency. In-situ data collection was then analyzed in the laboratory, as well as a qualitative analysis of the pollution index using the STORET method issued by the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Indonesia. The organic matter content in Morodemak waters is 15.01–15.94 mg / L for low tide and 19.96–21.67 mg / L for high tide. From the determined organic matter content, the BOD5 and COD results as water quality parameters were 241.42–370.19 mg / L and 515,117–792,191 mg / L. The condition of Morodemak waters is classified into polluted waters because almost all the parameters tested have exceeded the sea water quality standard limit for marine biota determined by the Minister of Environment Decree No. 51 of 2004 and passed the STORET index with a water score of> -31.

scholarly journals Lead in the environment of Lake Wigry (NE Poland)

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Urszula Aleksander-Kwaterczak ◽  
Anna Kostka
Keyword(s):  
Surface Layer ◽  
Sediment Cores ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Sediment Type ◽  
Sediment Samples ◽  
Ne Poland ◽  
Positive Linear Correlation ◽  
Component Content ◽  
Spatial And Vertical Distribution

Lead in the environment of Lake Wigry (NE Poland)Analysis was performed for lead content in the sediments of Lake Wigry (NE Poland), taking into account lithology, basic chemical component content and physical characteristics of sediment, Several hundred sediment samples from different parts of the lake and peatland around the lake, were collected. Their locations were determined by GPS and the depth of sediment by echosounder. The surface layer (0-10 cm) of sediment and sediment cores were taken to determine the spatial and vertical distribution of Pb. Concentrations of lead in the surface sediment range from 2.52 to 469 mg kg-1. One of the most important factors influencing spatial distribution of Pb is sediment type. The highest content of Pb was found in samples of organic gyttja and the lowest in clastic sediment samples. Strong positive linear correlation (r = 0.7) between organic matter content and Pb concentration in sediment was observed. It may be the result of simple bio-accumulation of lead. A large influence of sediment location on Pb distribution was found. The largest concentration of this element was found in sediment of the Wigry Basin. The major part of Pb accumulates in the surface layer of sediment.

scholarly journals Hubungan antara Jenis Sedimen Pasir dan Kandungan Bahan Organik di Pantai Kartini, Jepara, Jawa Tengah

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 423-430
Author(s):  
Gadisza Asmara Yudha ◽  
Chrisna Adhi Suryono ◽  
Adi Santoso
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Sediment Cores ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sediment Type ◽  
Sediment Samples ◽  
Community Activities

Pantai Kartini merupakan salah satu kawasan wisata di Kabupaten Jepara. Berbagai aktifitas masyarakat serta infrastruktur perairan menjadi kebutuhan yang sangat krusial dengan letak Pantai Kartini. Adanya aktivitas dan bangunan dapat menyebabkan perubahan sebaran ukuran butir dan kandungan bahan organik. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui jenis dan klasifikasi sedimen serta jumlah kandungan bahan organik yang terdapat dalam sedimen di Pantai Kartini, Jepara. Pengambilan data pada penelitian ini yaitu pengambilan data primer yang berupa sampel sedimen dengan menggunakan sediment core. Dilanjutkan dengan analisis sampel sedimen dan analisis kandungan bahan organik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa di perairan Pantai Kartini, Jepara memiliki jenis sedimen pasir (sand) dimana nilai ukuran butir tersebut berkisar dari 81-96%, yang mana pada Stasiun 1 rata-rata sebesar 91,6-96%, Stasiun 2 rata-rata sebesar 93,5-96,9%, dan Stasiun 3 rata-rata sebesar 81,4-92,9%. Sedangkan, Kandungan Bahan Organik yang terdapat di perairan tersebut memiliki konsentrasi berkisar dari 5-14% yang termasuk dalam kriteria rendah-sedang, dimana pada Stasiun 1 rata-rata sebesar 10,9-13,3%, Stasiun 2 rata-rata sebesar 5,92-10,18%, dan Stasiun 3 rata-rata sebesar 7,7-14%. Kartini Beach is one of the tourist areas in Jepara Regency. Various community activities and water infrastructure have become crucial needs in Kartini Beach. The existence of activities and buildings can cause changes in the distribution of grain size and content of organic matter. This study aims to determine the type and classification of sediments and the amount of organic matter content contained in sediments in Kartini Beach, Jepara. Data collection in this study is primary data collection in the form of sediment samples using sediment cores. Followed by analysis of sediment samples and analysis of organic matter content. The results showed that in Kartini Coast waters, Jepara had a sand sediment type where the grain size values ranged from 81-96%, which at Station 1 averaged 91,6-96%, Station 2 on average amounted to 93,5-96,9%, and Station 3 averaged 81,4-92,9%. Meanwhile, the content of organic matter contained in these waters has concentrations ranging from 5-14% which are included in the criteria of low-moderate, where at Station 1 an average of 10,9-13,3%, Station 2 an average of 5,92-10,18%, and Station 3 averaging 7,7-14%. 

scholarly journals Marine free-living nematodes in semiarid inland waters

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fábio Lucas de Oliveira Barros ◽  
Maria Cristina da Silva ◽  
Francisco José Victor de Castro ◽  
Miodeli Nogueira Júnior
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Coarse Sand ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Inland Waters ◽  
Direct Connection ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Sediment Samples ◽  
Low Salinity ◽  
Distributional Knowledge ◽  
New Occurrences

Abstract: Aim This study reports the occurrence of five Nematoda genera previously considered as exclusively marine in inland waters. Methods Sediment samples were taken, weekly, during nine weeks, at a small spring at the Horto Florestal Olho D’Água da Bica, Cuité, PB, ca. 130 km away from the shoreline, between March and May 2016 and fixed in 4% formalin. Nematodes were sorted by manual elutriation through sieves with 0.5 and 0.045 mm and slides were prepared. Results The sediment was classified as coarse sand, with organic matter content ranging between 2.73 and 13.32%, temperature between 27-28°C and constant salinity of 6. From 315 nematodes were sampled among which 18 were from five genera previously thought to be exclusively marine were found. Bolbolaimus was the most common, found in 11.1% of the samples, followed by Gomphionema (3.7%), Rynchonema (7.4%), Prorynchonema (7.4%) e Sabatieria (3.7%), representing 5.7% from total of nematofauna. These genera are widely distributed worldwide, but had never been recorded from inland environments. Conclusions This study contributes with the distributional knowledge of free-living nematodes. From literature data, these genera are not restricted by low salinity, and can be found in estuarine and/or brackish water environments and body water with direct connection to the sea. In any case, the presence of marine genera in this region which is >130 km away from the nearest shoreline is noteworthy, highlighting the importance of studying nematodes from these poorly known semiarid water bodies. These new occurrences raise questionings about the dispersal mechanisms that certified the colonization of these nematodes in the semiarid.

scholarly journals Application of multi-step approach for comprehensive identification of microplastic particles in diverse sediment samples

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olga Konechnaya ◽  
Christina Schwanen ◽  
Jan Schwarzbauer
Keyword(s):  
Grain Size ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Sediment Samples ◽  
Pollution Levels ◽  
Remediation Strategies ◽  
Cost Effective Method ◽  
Contamination Levels

Abstract The tremendous increase of plastic production, its intensive usage in packaging, as transport material and the insufficient management of plastic garbage lead to a rise of microplastic particles as anthropogenic contaminant in our environment. To develop appropriate management and remediation strategies for this global pollution problem, reliable and consistent analytical procedures for measuring plastics in the complex matrices need to be designed. The applicability of an easy, robust and fast multi-step approach was tested on three sediment samples from riverine, beach and backwater areas of varying origin, grain size and organic matter content is reported here. The optimized method included grain size fractionation, density separation and μ-FTIR analyses. Identification was based on two complementary methods of μ -FTIR measurements, the Image mode for small microplastics (<1 mm) and the ATR method for bigger (1–5 mm) particles. The analyses revealed the identification of several polymers in various grain sizes at different pollution levels. Major findings are the dominance of PET particles and the highest frequency of microplastic particles in the midsize fraction of 100–500 μm. Generally, the method was able to reliably detect microplastic particles in several grain size fractions and down to very low contamination levels of approximately. ten particles per 50 g of sediments with different organic matter content and various grain size characteristics. Moreover, the presented multi-step approach represents a fast, easy and less cost-effective method as alternative to more expensive and time-consuming methods.

scholarly journals Identification and Characterization of Natural Habitats of Electrochemically Active Bacteria

2020 ◽  
pp. 19-25
Author(s):  
Yana Mersinkova ◽  
Hyusein Yemendzhiev
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Microbial Fuel Cell ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Anaerobic Respiration ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Sediment Samples ◽  
Electrochemically Active ◽  
Iron And Manganese

Aims: This study aims to define criteria for the main physical and chemical characteristics of the environmental niches populated with electrochemically active microorganisms, capable to perform anaerobic respiration and potentially used in Bio-electrochemical systems such as Microbial Fuel Cells.   Study Design: In this study, specific parameters of the environment in water bodies (such as lakes, streams etc.) and their bottom layers are analyzed. The main parameters of interest include the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the water column, the organic matter content in the sediments and the presence of alternative electron acceptors (such as iron and manganese ions) to support anaerobic respiration. Sediment microorganisms are characterized for their electrochemical and biodegradation activity. Place and Duration of Study: The tested sediment and water samples were collected from "Poda" Protected Site located on the outfall of Lake “Uzungeren”, south of City of Burgas, Bulgaria. Methodology: The samples were analyzed employing TGA, ICP and microbiological methods focusing on chemical, physical and biological conditions available for anaerobic respiration in this ecological niche. Results: The results show very low concentrations of dissolved oxygen (from 1.4 to 2.2 mg/dm3 in the various locations). The conductivity and the pH values ​​measured were relatively high and the mean values obtained are 5230 μS/cm and 8.2 respectively. The sediment samples demonstrated very high organic matter content (22.5% of the dry mass) and relatively high levels of iron and manganese. Microbial fuel cell powered by mixed bacterial culture isolated from the tested sediment samples demonstrated stable performance reaching power density of 3.5 W/m2 and the COD removal rate of 42 mgO2/dm3 per day. Conclusion: The result confirms the initial hypothesis that electrochemically active microorganisms are available in environments with high concentration of organic matter, iron and manganese in combination with low availability of dissolved oxygen. Mixed culture of anaerobic bacteria isolated from the tested sediment sample was successfully implemented to power Microbial Fuel Cell.

scholarly journals Biological strategy to improve decomposition of organic matter in tilapia pond

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo Ruschel Lopes ◽  
Hugo Mendes de Oliveira ◽  
Gabriel Fernandes Alves de Jesus ◽  
Maurício Laterça Martins ◽  
Carlos Henrique Araújo de Miranda Gomes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Bacillus Subtilis ◽  
Nile Tilapia ◽  
Organic Matter Content ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Sediment Samples ◽  
Decomposition Of Organic Matter ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract: Aim The increment of decomposition of organic matter in sediment samples from Nile tilapia farms was evaluated with the introduction of Bacillus subtilis and B. licheniformis bacteria. Methods Sediment samples placed in 18L plastic boxes received single dose inoculum with the following concentrations: 1.21 x 106 CFU g-1 (equivalent to 75 g ha-1), 2.41 x 106 CFU g-1 (equivalent to 150 g ha-1), 4.82 x 106 CFU g-1 (equivalent to 300 g ha-1) and 1.61 x 107 CFU g-1 (equivalent to 1000 g ha-1), in addition to a control treatment with saline solution only. Organic matter content, total organic carbon (TOC) and oxidizable (OOC), total nitrogen (TN), ratios (TOC: N and OOC: N), clay content, pH in water, Shoemaker, McLean, Pratt index (SMP Index), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) contents, potential acidity (H + Al), cation exchange capacity (CEC) at pH 7.0, base saturation (V) and sum of bases (S). Results The values of OM showed significant difference, between the lowest values (treatments 75, 150 and 300 g ha-1) and the highest value, (control treatment). TOC, OOC, NT and their relationships (TOC: N and OOC: N) showed significant differences between the mean values of the control treatment and the other treatments. Conclusions The addition of Bacillus subtilis and B. licheniformis bacteria increased the decomposition rate of organic matter in sediments samples from Nile tilapia farms.

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