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 …

Aquatic pollutants produce multiple consequences at organism, population, community and
ecosystem level, affecting organ function, reproductive status, population size, species …

Application of the single-cell gel electrophoresis or comet assay has revolutionized the field
of genetic ecotoxicology or eco-genotoxicology. It is a rapid, sensitive and relatively …

Two mathematical methods to assess the “health status” of flounder (Platichthys flesus),
eelpout (Zoarces viviparus) and blue mussel (Mytilus spp.) populations of the Baltic Sea …

Harbors are critical environments with strategic economic importance but with potential
environmental impact: health assessment criteria are a key issue. An ecosystem health …

Remobilization of chemicals from contaminated sediments is a major risk associated with
dredging and disposal operations in harbour areas. In this work caged mussels, Mytilus …

The micronucleus (MN) assay is one of the most widely used genotoxicity biomarkers in
aquatic organisms, providing an efficient measure of chromosomal DNA damage occurring …

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of two different PAHs and a complex
petrochemical mixture on the common goby, Pomatoschistus microps, using selected …

Environmental contaminants have been suggested as a possible cause of
fibropapillomatosis (FP) in green sea turtles. In turn, a reduced concentration of serum …

Crude oil and its derivatives are primary energy resources for humans, and processes
involving these materials could affect aquatic environments. Acetyl cholinesterase (AChE) …