Citation: Manga, N. 1980 Trace metals in the common mussel Mytilus edulis from Belfast Lough. Irish Naturalists' Journal 20: 160-163
Number of Pages: 4
Volume Part: 4
Keywords: Belfast, Belfast Lough, Benthos, Biochemistry, Fauna, Littoral, Marine, Mollusca, Monitoring, Northern Ireland, Sediment
Abstract: The common mussel Mytilus edulis was collected from six sites on the south shore of Belfast Lough. Tissue samples were analysed for zinc, lead, copper cadmium and manganese. Mean trace metal concentrations are reported here with additional information from different localities around the world.