Figure 6.2 - Riverine loads of selected chemical elements in Europe's seas:

a) cadmium;
b) mercury;
c) copper;
d) lead;
e) zinc;
f) total nitrogen; and
g) total phosphorus

Source: Data compiled by WRc from the information sources listed in the text

Note: The pink-shaded area for the Mediterranean Sea indicates re-assessed loads taking into account where indicated the form of the chemical elements (dissolved or particulate) and estuarine process which may remove a portion of the total load before discharge into coastal waters