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This study was carried out according to the surveys conducted at four major cities chosen as studied areas along the western Libyan coast Namely Zwara, Tripoli, Khoms and Misurata, to evaluate some heavy metals concentrations in sediments and seawaters. Sediment cores from the sea shore region were studied for the trace element contents. The average concentration of nickel, zinc, cadmium, lead, cobalt and chromium were determined. Lead, cadmium and mercury showed uniform distribution through out the core based on sediment quality guidelines. Results showed that sediments of the western Libyan coast is facing no metal pollution risks. Cadmium was found at the highest concentration ranged between 38.9-54.6 g/Kg followed by Zn, Ni & Co i.e., 38.3, 35.4 & 22.9 g/Kg, respectively; whereas, Cd & Cr were the lowest ranging between 2.3- 3.9 /Kg. Sweater heavy metals were in the range, unless they vary within limits by time.
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