Analysis of heavy metals in the surface sediments of shallow lakes in Nanjishan (Poyang Lake) Natural Wetland in China

摘要

Aim: The land between aquatic and terrestrial systems is defined as wetland where heavy metals accumulate and deposit in sediments more easily due to natural as well as anthropogenic activities. The main objective of the present study was to investigate the distribution characteristics, pollution degree and potential source of heavy metals in the surface sediments of Nanjishan Wetland Nature Reserve.