Comparison of TPH Contamination in Coastal Surface of North Aegean and Marmara Seas: Prince Islands and Gökçeada
Abstract
In this study, throughout 2017, TPH values were
determined in surface water samples taken seasonally from 15 different stations
around Gökçeada and monthly from the 4 resided islands (from one spot for each)
of Princes' Islands. The water samples were extracted with dichloromethane and
the extract was passed through the cleaning apparatus and absorbances were
measured using the spectrophotometer. Concentrations
were calculated using the standard curve. TPH levels ranged from 0.24 µg L-1
to 8.94 µg L-1 in Gökçeada. The highest TPH levels was determined at
Kaleköy station located near to the port during the summer when the access to
the island became more frequent. The values in the Prince Islands ranged between
0.8 µg L-1 and 8 µg L-1. The highest value was also found
in the summer period at Büyükada station where the highest population and most
frequent transportation occurred in the island. With these findings, provided data
were compared in two regions. It was found that, although the Princes' Islands sustained
high values as a result of intensive
polluting activities, Gökçeada had a potential for high pollution due to its
location (close to the exit of Turkish Straits System) and increasing preferability.
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Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Publication Date
August 31, 2019
Submission Date
February 12, 2019
Acceptance Date
March 28, 2019
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 22 Number: 4
