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Algae contain higher concentrations of metals than the surrounding water. <ref>Elliot, M.; Hemingway, K. (2002). Fishes in estuaries. Blackwell Science: London, UK. 636 pp.</ref> | Algae contain higher concentrations of metals than the surrounding water. <ref>Elliot, M.; Hemingway, K. (2002). Fishes in estuaries. Blackwell Science: London, UK. 636 pp.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 11:59, 20 July 2009
Algae contain higher concentrations of metals than the surrounding water. [1]
Heavy metals
Heavy metals are known to be able to depress algal growth when they are present above a certain threshold level.
Organochlorine compounds
Case studies
Case study 1:PCBs and organochlorine pesticides in Antarctic algae[2]
