Heavy metals accumulation in the Arabian Gulf fish Epinephelus chlorostigma (Perciformes: Serranidae)
Abstract
Heavy metal contamination of aquatic ecosystems is a pathway of risk to human health. This study measured cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) concentrations in the water, muscles and gills of Epinephelus chlorostigma from Saudi Arabian Dammam and Jubail regions. It also examined DNA and RNA concentrations and their ratio in these tissues to evaluate the associated genetic effect. Cd and Pb were slightly higher in Jubail. Cadmium was significantly lower in gill for Dammam (p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
Heavy metals in environment
Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Environmental Pollutants and Bioavailability
- Volume
- 38
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 3 February 2026
- Language
- EN