Due to their marine ecology and life-history, marine mammals accumulate some of the
highest levels of environmental contaminants of all wildlife. Given the increasing prevalence …

The presence of heavy metals (HMs) in aquatic ecosystems is a universal concern due to
their tendency to accumulate in aquatic organisms. HMs accumulation has been found to …

The fate and transportation of mercury in the marine environment are driven by a
combination of anthropogenic atmospheric and aquatic sources, as well as natural …

An intense public debate has fuelled governmental bans on marine mammals held in
zoological institutions. The debate rests on the assumption that survival in zoological …

Heavy metals generate adverse health effects by interfering with immune homeostasis and
promoting inflammation in individuals. Our objective was to explore the induction of immune …

Mercury bioaccumulation from deep-ocean prey and the extreme life history strategies of
adult female northern elephant seals (Mirounga angustirostris) provide a unique system to …

Anthropogenic contaminants in the marine environment often biodegrade slowly,
bioaccumulate in organisms, and can have deleterious effects on wildlife immunity, health …

The endangered Australian sea lion, Neophoca cinerea, faces ongoing population decline.
Identification of key threats to N. cinerea population recovery, including disease and …

Background Zuotai, a famous Tibetan medicinal mixture containing metacinnabar, is
traditionally used for the purpose of tranquilizing minds and soothing nerves. However, it still …

The immunotoxic effects of some anthropogenic pollutants on aquatic organisms are among
the causes of concern over the presence of these pollutants in the marine environment. The …