Determination of (Fe, Mn, Cd, Pb, Cr) Concentration in Sardinella melanura (Cuvier, 1829) from Balochistan coast, Pakistan

Authors : Quratulan AHMED, Mustafa TÜRKMEN, Naeema ELAHI

Pages : 36-43

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Publication Date : 2016-04-17

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Total (36) samples of Sardinella melanura fish were collected from Balochistan coast during Pre-monsoon, Mon-soon, and Post-monsson (from January 2006 to December 2006). The highest Fe (456), Mn (5.95), Cd (1.24), Pb (1.49), Cr (1.38) were found in liver of fish in µg/g. Although muscles showed the lowest metal levels, livers showed the higher metal levels in all season of the year.    
Keywords : Heavy metals, Sardinella melanura, Balochistan coast, Pakistan