Inputs of Mercury, Cadmium and Lead via Water and Air to the OSPAR Maritime Area

Abstract

Total inputs of the heavy metals mercury, cadmium and lead have reduced since 1990. However, improved analytical procedures for mercury and cadmium since 1990 make it difficult to be certain what proportion of observed changes are due to reduced discharges and emissions.

Published in

Publisher: Ospar Commission

SLU Authors

• Sonesten, Lars

  • Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

Associated SLU-program

Coastal and sea areas
Non-toxic environment
Use of FOMA data

Global goals (SDG)

SDG14 Life below water

UKÄ Subject classification

Environmental Sciences
Oceanography, Hydrology, Water Resources
Geochemistry

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/127107