Date of Defense
12-11-2024 11:00 AM
Location
F3-040
Document Type
Thesis Defense
Degree Name
Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability
College
College of Science
Department
Biology
First Advisor
Dr. Sabir Bin Muzaffar
Keywords
Heavy Metal, Toxic Elements, Orange-spotted Trevally, Flavocaranx bajad, Water Pollution, Sila, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Abstract
This study investigates concentration of heavy metals in the Orange-spotted Trevally (Flavocaranx bajad) from two distinct coastal location in Abu Dhabi Emirate, Sila and Abu Dhabi. Heavy metal pollution poses a significant risk to both marine ecosystems and human health, thus it is vital to conduct comprehensive assessments to heavy metal contaminations in aquatic life. The main aim of this study is to quantify the levels of heavy metals and assess the extent of metal pollution in samples from both sites. The samples were prepared and analyzed using microwave digestion system and ICP Optical Emission Spectrometer to determine metal concentrations. The Metal Pollution Index (MPI) and Fulton’s Condition Factor (K) were calculated, and the Principal Component Analysis was used to further interpret the results and visualize it. The results revealed that the locations differ from one another, in terms of heavy metal concentrations, and both locations had MPI indicating no toxicity, even though there were slight exceedences with some maximum permissible limits. This study contributes to the understanding of the extent of metal pollution in Abu Dhabi’s marine environment and aquatic life. Moreover, it emphasizes on the importance of continuous monitoring and the need to develop effective regulatory frameworks that will contribute to safeguarding the marine environment and its resources, ensure public health, and eliminate direct discharge containing metal pollution.
Included in
ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATION IN ORANGE-SPOTTED TREVALLY (FLAVOCARANX BAJAD) FROM TWO COASTAL LOCATIONS IN ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
F3-040
This study investigates concentration of heavy metals in the Orange-spotted Trevally (Flavocaranx bajad) from two distinct coastal location in Abu Dhabi Emirate, Sila and Abu Dhabi. Heavy metal pollution poses a significant risk to both marine ecosystems and human health, thus it is vital to conduct comprehensive assessments to heavy metal contaminations in aquatic life. The main aim of this study is to quantify the levels of heavy metals and assess the extent of metal pollution in samples from both sites. The samples were prepared and analyzed using microwave digestion system and ICP Optical Emission Spectrometer to determine metal concentrations. The Metal Pollution Index (MPI) and Fulton’s Condition Factor (K) were calculated, and the Principal Component Analysis was used to further interpret the results and visualize it. The results revealed that the locations differ from one another, in terms of heavy metal concentrations, and both locations had MPI indicating no toxicity, even though there were slight exceedences with some maximum permissible limits. This study contributes to the understanding of the extent of metal pollution in Abu Dhabi’s marine environment and aquatic life. Moreover, it emphasizes on the importance of continuous monitoring and the need to develop effective regulatory frameworks that will contribute to safeguarding the marine environment and its resources, ensure public health, and eliminate direct discharge containing metal pollution.