There are concerns about metal concentrations in aquatic and marine environments due to
pollution and subsequent bioaccumulation. Contaminants, such as metals and metalloids …

Bio-monitoring of pollutants in long-lived animals such as sea turtles is an important tool in
ecotoxicology. We present the first report on metallic elements in sea turtle eggs from the …

Background Anthropogenic sources can lead to the accumulation of heavy metals in marine
organisms through ingestion, absorption, or inhalation. For sea turtle embryos, heavy metals …

Anthropogenic input of chemical pollutants into the marine environment has led to
substantial increases in the concentrations of naturally occurring trace metals, often with …

Concentrations of 22 trace elements were determined in green turtle (Chelonia mydas) eggs
collected from Hong Kong. Concentrations of selenium, lead and nickel in these eggs were …

Environmental context Metal concentrations can build up to potentially harmful levels in
marine mammals as they are at the top of the food chain. This review summarises the …

Sea turtle populations are declining worldwide due to a number of anthropogenic factors:
fishery bycatch, habitat destruction, illegal egg harvesting, and marine pollution. Marine …

Introduction Turtles can be effective biological monitors and environmental indicators with
wide-ranging applications by facilitating biodetection of contaminants occurring at low …

Inorganic elements from anthropogenic sources have entered marine environments
worldwide and are detectable in marine organisms, including sea turtles. Threatened and …

Historically, heavy metal research on sea turtles has been focused on deceased specimens,
limiting the ability to determine if the concentrations of heavy metals affected the health of …