Development of a Marine Sediment Pollution Index
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 281-291 |
| Journal / Publication | Environmental Pollution |
| Volume | 113 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
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Abstract
To facilitate translation of the state of marine sediment quality for public information, a pollution index was developed from the results of a routine monitoring program. Principal component analysis (PCA) of 24 variables at 64 monitoring stations from 1987 to 1997 was carried out to identify the most important parameters that were applied in the index formulation. Of the 24 variables, six (Cr, Cu, Ni, chemical oxygen demand, Zn, Mn) were selected on the basis of their high PCA loadings. The derived Marine Sediment Pollution Index, rating from 0 to 100, reflected the general trend in the monitoring areas. The index was also found to have a significant negative correlation (P
Research Area(s)
- Chemistry, Marine sediment, Principal component analysis, Species diversity, Toxicity
Citation Format(s)
Development of a Marine Sediment Pollution Index. / Shin, P. K S; Lam, W. K C.
In: Environmental Pollution, Vol. 113, No. 3, 2001, p. 281-291.
In: Environmental Pollution, Vol. 113, No. 3, 2001, p. 281-291.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
