The emergence of ocean and human health (OHH) science as a distinct scholarly discipline
has led to increased research outputs from experts in both the natural and social sciences …

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are ubiquitous, synthetic anthropogenic
chemicals known to infiltrate and persist in biological systems as a result of their stability and …

Electronic telemetry devices have enabled many novel and important data collection and
experimental opportunities for difficult to observe species. Externally attached devices have …

Antibiotic resistance genes originating from human activity are considered important
environmental pollutants. Wildlife species can act as sentinels for coastal environmental …

Bacterial infections have been documented in marine mammals for decades, and some are
considered emerging pathogens with zoonotic potential. The aerobic oral (n= 16) and rectal …

The aim of this study was to describe the pathology in seals from which Listeria
monocytogenes was isolated and investigate if the lesions' nature and severity were related …

Gray seals (Halichoerus grypus) can act as sentinel species reflecting the condition of the
environment they inhabit. Our previous research identified strains of pathogenic …

Between 2015 and the beginning of 2018 (January-March), 30 cetaceans were found
stranded along the Ligurian Sea coast of Italy. Necropsies were performed in 22 cases and …

Present study aimed to characterize gastrointestinal parasites and culturable bacteria from
free-living South American sea lions (Otaria flavescens) inhabiting waters of Comau Fjord …

The presence of Salmonella spp. in marine animals is a consequence of contamination from
terrestrial sources (human activities and animals). Bacteria present in marine environments …