The paper outlines a 2-tier approach for wide-scale biomonitoring programmes. To obtain a
high level of standardization, we suggest the use of caged organisms (mussels or fish). An …

This review compiles and evaluates existing scientific information on the use, limitations,
and procedural considerations for EROD activity (a catalytic measurement of cytochrome …

Microplastics (MPs) are present throughout aquatic ecosystems, and can be ingested by a
wide variety of organisms. At present, the physical and chemical effects of environmental …

The main objective of the present study was to investigate possible links between
biomarkers and swimming performance in the estuarine fish Pomatoschistus microps …

The European eel (Anguilla anguilla L.) was exposed to diesel oil water-soluble fraction
(DWSF) and gasoline water-soluble fraction (GWSF). The potential of these fractions to …

Fish gill importance in toxicants uptake, bioconcentration and excretion allied to meagre
knowledge on branchial damage/protection responses substantiate this study. Five critical …

Carp (Cyprinus carpio) and barbel (Barbus graellsii) were collected from five sites along the
Ebro River. The study was designed to assess levels of persistent organic pollutants and …

Use of in vitro assays as screening tool to characterize contamination of a variety of
environmental matrices has become an increasingly popular and powerful toolbox in the …

Cadmium (Cd) compounds are widely distributed toxic environmental and industrial
pollutants, and they may bring danger to growth and development of aquatic organisms. In …

The potential use of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and metallothionein (MT) responses as
biomarker of organophosphorous (OPs) and trace metal were assessed in fish Seriola …