摘要
Objective:To determine Fe,Cu,Zn,Pb and Cd concentrations in muscle of sind sardinella[Sardinella sindensis(S.sindensis)]from Balochistan coast,Pakistan.Methods:S.sindensis were collected from Balochistan coast,Pakistan,at autumn inter monsoon,north east monsoon,spring inter monsoon and south west monsoon during October 2005-September 2006.All samples were analyzed for Fe,Cu,Zn,Pb and Cd by AAnalyst 700 flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer.Results:Generally,S.sindensis caught from Balochistan coast showed the accumulation level of Fe[(16.88±5.60)μg/g],Cu[(2.74±1.89)μg/g],Cd[(0.29±0.25)μg/g],Zn[(4.29±2.31)μg/g]and Pb[(0.24±0.24)μg/g]in the muscle tissues.Conclusions:The metal concentrations in fish from Balochistan coast observed in this study were lower than the limit values.Therefore,all metal accumulations in S.sindensis have to be monitored continuously,especially in this region.
