Artificial reproduction involves collection and handling of gametes in a way that secures their
quality and maximizes the fertilization outcome. In addition to initial sperm quality, numerous …

Bivalves were long thought to be “symptomless carriers” of marine microalgal toxins to
human seafood consumers. In the past three decades, science has come to recognize that …

In the marine environment, most bivalve species base their reproduction on external
fertilization. Hence, gametes and young stages face many threats, including exposure to …

While the detection and quantification of nano-sized plastic in the environment remains a
challenge, the growing number of polymer applications mean that we can expect an …

Abstract Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) are extensively used in various industrial
and commercial applications. Despite their wide application may lead to the contamination …

Various species of Alexandrium can produce a number of bioactive compounds, eg,
paralytic shellfish toxins (PSTs), spirolides, gymnodimines, goniodomins, and also …

Abstract The Greenshell™ mussel (GSM), Perna canaliculus, is a culturally and
commercially important species in New Zealand. Declines in spat settlement of GSM have …

Oysters are keystone species that use external fertilization as a sexual mode. The gametes
are planktonic and face a wide range of stressors, including plastic litter. Nanoplastics are of …

Harmful algal blooms of Alexandrium spp. dinoflagellates regularly occur in French coastal
waters contaminating shellfish. Studies have demonstrated that toxic Alexandrium spp …

Rubber products and debris with specific chemical signatures can release their constitutive
compounds into the surrounding environment. We investigated the chemical toxicity of …