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The distribution of natural radionuclides 226Ra, 228Ra, 40K and man-made radionuclides (54Mn, 60Co and 137 Cs) in the surface sediments of an inlet of Ribeira Bay were investigated. Sediment samples were collected and analyzed for radionuclides, organic matter, carbonate, sulfate, cationic exchange capacity and grain size composition. The natural radionuclide concentrations ranged from 4.4 to 45,...