229-231Sediment samples harboured more Cu-tolerant bacteria than seawater samples. Morphological and biochemical characteristics of the selected isolates from each sample were studied. The production of amylase, lipase and protease was also attempted. The genera such as Vibrio, Micrococcus, Corynebacterium and Pseudomonas were commonly encountered. Cu-tolerant forms may be used as a tool to control the Cu pollution in the environment
