Mercury in macrophyte algae of Tagus Estuary, Portugal (1984-88)
Data set information
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| General | |
| Data holding centre | New University of Lisbon, Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (IMAR network) |
| Country | Portugal  |
| Time period | From 1984 to 1988 |
| Ongoing | No |
| Geographical area | Tagus Estuary (western Portugal) |
| Observations | |
| Parameters | Macroalgae and seagrass taxonomy-related counts; Macroalgae and seagrass infection and damage; Primary production in the water column; Macroalgae generic abundance in water bodies; Metal concentrations in biota |
| Instruments | Manual biota samplers |
| Description | |
| Summary | Mercury accumulation and bioindication by Fucus, Ulva and Gracilaria, modelling of primary productivity in relation to nutrient dynamics, role of macrophytes in Hg uptake and removal. |
| Originators | New University of Lisbon, Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (IMAR network) |
| References | Ferreira, J.G., and Ramos, L. (1989) 'A model for the estimation of annual production rates of macrophyte algae'. Aquatic Botany 33(1-2), 53-70., ; Ferreira, J.G. (1991) 'Factors governing mercury accumulation in three species of marine macroalgae' Aquatic Botany 39(3-4), 335-343., |
| Availability | |
| Organisation | New University of Lisbon, Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (IMAR network) |
| Availability | By negotiation |
| Contact | Prof. J. Gomes Ferreira/Prof. M.H. Costa |
| Address | New University of Lisbon, Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (IMAR network) |
| Telephone | +351 1 29554464 |
| Facsimile | +351 21 2954461 |
| sec-dir@fct.unl.pt | |
| Administration | |
| Collating centre | Hydrographic Institute |
| Local identifier | 15005001 |
| Global identifier | 2154 |
| Last revised | 2009-10-30 |
