Abstract
Lead levels in nearshore sediments of the western coast of Libya (i.e., Az-Zawiya to Tajoura) have been determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The observed values range from 0.2 to 57.0 µg-1 dry weight. The mean values at different locations were found to range from 2.0 to 24.2 µg-1 dry weight. The frequency distribution has been determined. The data were also compared with those reported in the literature for other places in the Mediterranean coast. This work presents the analysis of lead in sediments of the coastal area of the western part of Libya, i.e., from Az-Zawiya to Tajoura, including the capital city, Tripoli.