| General info | |
| Project title | Assessment of the ecological status of the sea based on the content of heavy metals and microplastics in sediment and fish in the coastal sea of Montenegro |
| Project acronym | PROMIS |
| Begin date | 2019-11-01 |
| End date | 2021-11-01 |
| Description | |
| Abstract | This project examined the content of heavy metals and microplastics in sediment and economically significant fish species at ten locations along the Montenegrin coast over two years. Heavy metals were analyzed using advanced spectrometric techniques, including AAS and ICP-OES. For the first time in this region, microplastics were identified and quantified in surface sediments and selected fish species, applying a unique methodology to ensure reliable results. The project aimed to assess the biogeochemical cycle of heavy metals, their impact on sediment quality, and the health of fish as a key food source. Special attention was given to understanding contamination levels and the risks posed to the marine ecosystem. The results contribute to improved monitoring and management of heavy metal and microplastic contamination in coastal areas.
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| Coordinator | |
| Coordinating organisation | Institute of Marine Biology
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| Country of Coordinator | Montenegro |
| Contact name | Danijela Joksimovic, PhD |
| Title | Head of Laboratory from Marine Chemistry and Ocenography |
| Contact organisation | Institute of Marine Biology
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| Phone | +382 63 20 49 33 |
| Fax | +382 32 33 45 70 |
| Email | danijela.j@ucg.ac.me |
| Edmerp metadata | |
| Edmerp id | 13805 |
| Collating centre | Institute of Marine Biology
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| Latest update | 2024-12-17 |
