Kilitbahir Limanının Potansiyel Toksik Element Kaynaklı Ekolojik Rİsk Değerlendirmesi, Çanakkale, Türkiye

Abstract

This study discusses the results of ecological risk analysis of sediments taken from Kilitbahir Port, one of the most active ports on the shores of the Strait of Çanakkale. ICP-MS analyzes of the collected samples revealed moderate enrichment in Mo, Cu and Zn in relation to anthropogenic activities in the studied sediments. The compatibility of the geoaccumulation and enrichment factor data explains that the pollution is anthropogenic. No significant toxic risk was detected though Mo is the most enriched potentially toxic element. The ecological risk determined in terms of Hg and Cd should be related to oil and fuel leaks caused by sea vehicles transporting in the Kilitbahir port and road traffic passing over the study area.