This paper analyzed the content, distribution and source of Cu in Jiaozhou Bay in 1982. Results showed that the Cu contents in surface waters were relatively low, and the pollution level of Cu in 1982 was very slight. The major Cu source in the southwest of the bay was overland runoff; while for the northeast ocean current was responsible. The input contents of overland runoff and ocean current ranged from 2.22-3.56 μg.L-1 and 0.15-5.31μg.L-1, respectively.
