Spatial and Temporal Variations of Metals in Richards Bay Harbour (RBH), South Africa

摘要

Little data are available on the level of metals in biotic and abiotic components at Richards Bay Harbour (RBH). The most recent records are form a survey done around The time of the construction of the harbour in 1976. In- Dustrial and human activities in and around this area have Increased dramatically in the last 20 years, the impact of Which remains unknown. The aim of this study is to es- Tablish spatial and temporal variations in metals in RBH Through a seasonal biomonitoring programme.