Effects of Deposition of Heavy-Metal-Polluted Harbor Mud on Microbial Diversity and Metal Resistance in Sandy Marine Sediments

Deposition of dredged harbor sediments in relatively undisturbed ecosystems is often considered a viable option for confinement of pollutants and possible natural attenuation. This study investigated the effects of deposition of heavy-metal-polluted sludge on the microbial diversity of sandy sediments during 12 months of mesocosm incubation....