Bioaccumulation of heavy metals/metalloids and associated health risk assessment in Scylla serrata and Penaeus spp. from the Negombo estuary, Sri Lanka

Fernando, W. A. SSakunthala, K. A. D. DPerera, W. P. R. TPremaratne,W. A. P. JLiyanage, J. A2026-09-302026-09-302026-05-021012-8999https://dr.ichemc.ac.lk/handle/123456789/548Abstract No: 2025_418 Page No 85The Negombo estuary is an economic hub for shrimp and crab fisheries, serving as an important source of protein. However, its proximity to industrial zones has led to heavy metal/metalloid contamination that poses toxicity risks to consumers.enHealth-risk assessmentNegombo estuaryScylla serrataPenaeus sppBioaccumulation of heavy metals/metalloids and associated health risk assessment in Scylla serrata and Penaeus spp. from the Negombo estuary, Sri LankaArticle