Concentrations of 23 elements (Be, Al, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Rb, Sr,
Mo, Pd, Cd, Sn, Pt, Pb) were evaluated in whole blood samples of live harbor seals (Phoca …

Although fish are rich sources of various trace metals in their bodies, when these metals
exceed health safety limits, it becomes a global concern. Fish exposed to trace metal …

Metals are persistent worldwide being harmful for diverse organisms and having complex
and combined effects with other contaminants in the environment. Sea turtles accumulate …

Background Hermann's tortoise, Testudo hermanni, is currently on the International Union
for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list of endangered species. Reptile medicine relies …

The main aim of the present study was to assess the concentration of metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, Cu
and Zn) in blood, and elucidate their potential effects on oxidative stress biomarkers in red …

Liver and kidneys from grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) in their natural habitats in
Norwegian waters contain high levels of Cd and Hg as well as metallothionein (MT). The …

Abstract Trace element concentrations (Hg, Cd, Pb, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn) were determined in the
muscle, gonads, skin, and brain of smooth hound Mustelus mustelus in order to define the …

The elements in blood normally reflect the levels in prey, indicating a recent exposure.
Laughing gulls (Leucophaes atricilla) eat mainly horseshoe crab eggs (Limulus …

The goal of this work was to evaluate the response of the glutathione-S-transferases (GST),
glutathione reductase (GR) and catalase (CAT) enzymes in different tissues of the fish …

In recent decades, pollution of freshwater and riverine ecosystems is indorsed to heavy
metals contamination. Among various causes, heavy metals are the most concern. Many …