Speciation, Fluxes, and Cycling of Dissolved Copper and Zinc in Estuaries: The Roles of Sediment Exchange and Photochemical Effects

Abstract

Copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) have numerous sources in naval shipping, berthing, and maintenance facilities. Concentrations of these metals in estuaries and harbors can reach levels which are potentially toxic to biota. Hence, discharges and concentrations of these metals are strictly regulated by environmental quality agencies. Because of pervasive problems associated with discharges and remediation of Cu and Zn in estuaries and harbors, it is essential that regulated agencies and regulators alike understand the factors that influence the availability and cycling behavior of these metals in environments relevant to DoD operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 12, 2005
Accession Number
ADA435180

Entities

People

  • Ignacio Rivera-duarte
  • Stephen A. Skrabal

Organizations

  • University of North Carolina Wilmington

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Chemical Speciation
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Cyanobacteria
  • Drops
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Geochemistry
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Optical Properties
  • Organic Materials
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Photochemical Reactions
  • Photochemistry
  • Sea Water

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.