Conversely, under contrasting conditions, the front recedes, promoting flushing and dilution, thereby reducing metal retention. Instead, meteorological forces and oceanic dynamics emerge as equally potent influences, necessitating their inclusion in predictive models of contaminant behavior. Subject of Research: Retention and distribution dynamics of metal contaminants in Sepetiba Bay influenced by climatic conditions and oceanic front placement. Article Title: Retention of metals in Sepetiba Bay (SE Brazil) conditioned by Climatic conditions and oceanic front placement. Retention of metals in Sepetiba Bay (SE Brazil) conditioned by Climatic conditions and oceanic front placement.