Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivatives constitute a significant class of emerging
contaminants that have been ubiquitously detected in diverse environmental matrixes, with …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of organic compounds, found
ubiquitously in all environmental compartments. PAHs are considered hazardous pollutants …

The Deepwater Horizon disaster released more than 636 million L of crude oil into the
northern Gulf of Mexico. The spill oiled upper surface water spawning habitats for many …

The long-term consequences of climate change and potential environmental degradation
are likely to include aspects of disease emergence in marine plants and animals. In turn …

Each year ecotoxicological problems become increasingly complex and encompass
broader spatial and temporal scales. Our practical understanding must evolve accordingly to …

Background, aim, and scope The use of fish embryos is not regulated by current legislations
on animal welfare and is therefore considered as a refinement, if not replacement of animal …

Exposure to high concentrations of crude oil produces a lethal syndrome of heart failure in
fish embryos. Mortality is caused by cardiotoxic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) …

When looking for a book on fish toxicology, you might find one that discusses the
biochemical and molecular aspects, or one that focuses aquatic toxicology in general. You …

Evidence now suggests that the roles of essential fatty acids as growth promoters and as
indices of health and nutrition are fundamentally similar in freshwater and marine …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread environmental contaminants that
occur in complex mixtures. Several PAHs are known or suspected mutagens and/or …