Toxic trace elements from both, natural and anthropogenic origin, pose a threat to aquatic
environments and marine wildlife due to their long-range transport, bioaccumulative nature …

In this study we compared the heavy metal concentration found in different tissues and eggs
of the loggerhead sea turtle and evaluated the potential ecotoxicological risk for this …

Pollution is among the most significant threats that endanger sea turtles worldwide. Waters
off the Portuguese mainland are acknowledged as important feeding grounds for juvenile …

Cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), mercury (Hg), selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) were determined in
the liver, kidney and muscle of 29 loggerhead turtles, Caretta caretta, from the South …

Concentrations of trace elements (Hg, Cd, Pb, Zn, Cu, Fe, and Se) in different organs and
tissues (liver, kidney, muscle tissue, spleen, heart, lung, and fat tissue) of loggerhead turtles …

Marine turtles are considered good sentinel species for environmental assessment because
of their long lifespan, feeding ecology, habitat use and migratory nature. In the present study …

Sea turtles can bioaccumulate heavy metals and trace elements over the years, therefore
they can be used as bioindicators of pollution in the marine environment. The aim of this …

Non-essential toxic metals are environmental pollutants that contaminate the marine
ecosystem due to their extensive use and long-range transport (by rivers and air). Their …

Abstract Inorganic elements (Pb, Cd, Hg, Al, As, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Se and Zn) are present
globally in aquatic systems and their potential transfer to marine turtles can be a serious …

Cadmium, lead, copper, and zinc were measured in tissues of 21 loggerhead turtles (Caretta
caretta) from the southwestern Mediterranean coastline. Mean concentrations (dry weight) of …