摘要
The present study focused on the evaluation of the contamination by three heavy metals （Cd, Cu and Zn） of a bony fish, Mullus surmuletus L., 1758, caught in the Bay of Oran. This reflects the quality of fish habitat as species common Algerian coastal waters and enjoyed by a large fish-eating population. Monthly sampling was spread over a period of six months （December 2011-May 2012）. Given their physiological importance in the body, muscle, liver and gonads were targeted. Metal concentrations were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry in flame depends on three parameters （sex, size and month）. It appears from this study that the target organs of rouget （M. surmuletus） accumulate three metal pollutants sought. The highest values are those of zinc, copper and cadmium are at concentrations at least important. The results, statistically treated, showed no significant difference between the concentrations of trace metals both sexes and at all three organs considered. The average dose of heavy metals found in the mullet compared to those provided by the literature relating to DMA （Maximum Allowable Doses）, are not worrisome. Concentration levels of toxic metals reflect a certain metal pollution in the Bay of Oran.
