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Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Trace Metals in Shallow Marine Sediments of the Yucatan Shelf, Gulf of Mexico

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We investigated the spatial and temporal distribution of V and Cd in surface sediments of the Yucatan Shelf to establish current average values for the area. V and Cd concentrations are similar to those reported internationally for limestone rocks and surface marine sediments. The observed variability of V concentrations between cruises may be the result of changes in ocean current direction in summer (SW-S) and strong prevailing winds in autumn (N-NE). In addition to the hydrodynamics described above, Cd variations may also be associated with inputs of particulate material by upwelling events and subsequent transport and distribution to the shelf by the Yucatan Channel current (autumn). Considering that both metals showed significant spatial and temporal differences, a range of values for V (0.4–1.5 µg g−1) and Cd (0.05–0.2 µg g−1) are proposed as baseline reference for sediments of the Yucatan Shelf.

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taken from Zavala-Hidalgo et al. (2003) and the direction of the winds by Enriquez et al. (2010). Land use, location of its ports (stars) and the most prominent cities (Merida and Cancun) are also indicated

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The authors wish to thank reviewers for their insightful commentaries that helped improve the quality of the manuscript. Funding for research provided by Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT) and Secretaría de Energía—Fondo Sectorial CONACYT-Secretaría de Energía-Hidrocarburos project #201441. This is a contribution of the Consorcio de Investigación del Golfo de México (CIGoM).

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  1. Departamento de Recursos del Mar, Laboratorio de Geoquímica Marina, CINVESTAV-Mérida, Mérida, Mexico

    A. Dótor-Almazán, E. Lamas-Cosío, V. Ceja-Moreno & O. Zapata-Pérez

  2. Oceanography Department and Geochemical and Environmental Research Group (GERG), Texas A&M University, College Station, USA

    G. Gold-Bouchot & O. Zapata-Pérez

  3. Instituto de Investigaciones Oceanológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Campus Punta Morro, Apdo. Postal 453, 22800, Ensenada, B.C., Mexico

    M. A. Huerta-Diaz & O. Zapata-Pérez

  4. Unidad de Química Sisal, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, 97355, Puerto de Abrigo Sisal, Yucatán, Mexico

    I. Oceguera-Vargas, O. Zapata-Pérez & F. Arcega-Cabrera

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Dótor-Almazán, A., Gold-Bouchot, G., Lamas-Cosío, E. et al. Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Trace Metals in Shallow Marine Sediments of the Yucatan Shelf, Gulf of Mexico. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 108, 3–8 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-021-03170-2

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