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Spatial and temporal variations of PAHs in surface sediments of estuarine and coast of CanGio wetland, Vietnam

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Surface sediments from estuarine and coast of CanGio wetland (CGW) of Hochiminh City, Vietnam, were investigated to identify the spatial and temporal variations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The total PAHs showed wide variation but similar to patterns observed (F = 0.901, p = 0.46) in LongTau (31 ± 77 ng/g dry weight, n = 13), SoaiRap (53 ± 81, n = 4), ThiVai (60 ± 62, n = 10) estuaries, and coastal areas (112 ± 211, n = 9). A decreasing trend in the wet season (F = 8.8, p = 0.01) reflected that inland sources such as wastewater discharged and atmospherically transported contaminants contributed to PAHs in sediments. The risk posed by the PAHs in the coastal and estuarine areas of CGW is still negligible. The present study provides baseline data, which can be used for regular monitoring and future strategy of environmental protection for the study area.

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The authors would like to thank Prof. Rohana Chandrajith and Ms. Faith Su for editing the English manuscript and Ms. Ngoc Phan for designing the maps. This manuscript benefited from comments provided by two anonymous reviewers and the editor.

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This research is funded by Vietnam National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED) under grant number 105.08-2016.06.

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  1. Hochiminh City University of Natural Resources and Environment, 236B LeVanSy Street, TanBinh District,, Hochiminh City, Vietnam

    Hoang Thi Thanh Thuy, Tu Thi Cam Loan, Trinh Hong Phuong & Nguyen Trong Khanh

  2. Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Vietnam

    Pham Thanh Luu

  3. Institute of Tropical Biology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hochiminh City, Vietnam

    Pham Thanh Luu & Tran Thi Hoang Yen

  4. University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), Hochiminh City, Vietnam

    Nguyen Van Dong & Le Duy Bao

  5. Institute for Environment and Resources, Vietnam National University, Hochiminh City, Vietnam

    Do Xuan Huy

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Thuy, H.T.T., Loan, T.T.C., Luu, P.T. et al. Spatial and temporal variations of PAHs in surface sediments of estuarine and coast of CanGio wetland, Vietnam. Environ Sci Pollut Res 28, 11962–11975 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-08523-8

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