| Abstract: | A survey of trace-element levels in the estuarine sediments of Texas shows that Corpus Christi Bay has anomalously high concentrations of zinc and cadmium. Maps of elemental abundance within the bay indicate large concentration gradients, the highest values being near the harbor entrance. Seasonal determinations of metal levels in the harbor and bay waters also revealed variations with time. During summer, stagnation of the harbor water increases the concentration of metals so that significant quantities precipitate in the reducing environment of the bottom water. In winter, the exchange of water between the bay and the harbor increases, and metals are redissolved from harbor deposits, washed into the bay, and adsorbed by particles settling to the bottom. |
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| Citation Author: | Holmes, C. W.; Slade, E. A.; McLerran, C. J. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Environmental Science and Technology |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Migration and redistribution of zinc and cadmium in marine estuarine system; 1974; Article; Journal; Environmental Science and Technology; Holmes, C. W.; Slade, E. A.; McLerran, C. J. |
| Citation Start Page: | 255 |
| Citation Volume: | 8 |
| Citation Year: | 1974 |
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| Text: | Migration and redistribution of zinc and cadmium in marine estuarine system; 1974; Article; Journal; Environmental Science and Technology; Holmes, C. W.; Slade, E. A.; McLerran, C. J. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Tue, 1 Jan 1974 00:00 -0600 |
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