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The research aims to understand how hydrodynamic controls affect the distribution of heavy metals in surface sediments.

February 25, 2026Marine Pollution BulletinOpen Access

Hydrodynamic controls on the spatial distribution of heavy metals in surface sediments of the Beibu Gulf, China

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The research aims to understand how hydrodynamic controls affect the distribution of heavy metals in surface sediments.
Measured six heavy metals and biogeochemical indicators in surface sediments from the Beibu Gulf.
Analyzed the spatial distribution of heavy metals under different hydrodynamic conditions.
Assessed both natural and anthropogenic sources of heavy metals.
Arsenic primarily originates from natural weathering, while cadmium has mixed sources.
Chromium, copper, zinc, and lead are mainly linked to human activities.
Metal concentrations are higher in the northeastern Beibu Gulf, with significant local hotspots.

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Investigates heavy metal distribution in sediments, highlighting hydrodynamic influences in the Beibu Gulf.

Wu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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