The ecological quality status of the NE region of the Guanabara Bay (SE Brazil), one of the
most important Brazilian embayments, is evaluated. For this purpose, sediment samples …

Using benthic foraminifera, we evaluate the ecological quality status (EcoQS) of transitional
waters of the Guanabara Bay (SE Brazil) by applying the diversity-based index exp (H′ bc) …

Dockyards and harbors are recognized as being important locations where sediment-
associated pollutants can accumulate, which constitutes an environmental risk to aquatic life …

Due to economic importance of Guanabara Bay, a multidisciplinary approach was adopted
to investigate 88 surficial sediment samples in order to use the benthic foraminifera as …

The disposal of waste and sewage by anthropic activities in Guanabara Bay (GB), Rio de
Janeiro State (Brazil) is negatively affected this coastal ecosystem over the last few decades …

Abstract The Ammonia-Elphidium Index (IAE) allows to assess the oxygenation levels of
coastal regions. Both genera used in this index are resistant to oxygen reduction conditions …

The environmental quality of the marine area close to the Landulpho Alves Oil Refinery
situated in Todosos Santos Bay (Bahia, Brazil) was assessed by statistical methods on …

Superficial sediment samples of the Santos Estuary (SE Brazil) were analyzed for benthic
foraminifera (dead fauna), aliphatic hydrocarbons (AHs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons …

Lagoons in the southeast coast of Brazil have experienced eutrophication due to the
exponential increase of human population and sewage discharges. Living benthic …

Guanabara Bay (GB), located at the coast of Rio de Janeiro State (Brazil), is an ecosystem
rich in biodiversity both in terms of mega, macro and microfauna. However, the factors that …