Many classes of compounds are known or suspected to disrupt the endocrine system of
vertebrate and invertebrate organisms. This review of the sources and fate of selected …

Abstract Protected Areas (PAs) are locations for conservation, internationally recognized for
their natural, ecological, and/or cultural values. Human presence in PAs is generally limited …

We present herein a short-term impact on marketed fisheries and human health safety in the
first three months following the 2019 oil spill in Brazil. Total PAHs in the edible tissues of 34 …

In the present study, levels of booster biocides (diuron, Irgarol, chlorothalonil, dichlofluanid
and DCOIT), butyltin compounds (TBT, DBT and MBT) and antifouling paint particles (APPs) …

Antifouling paints incorporate biocides in their composition seeking to avoid or minimize the
settlement and growing of undesirable fouling organisms. Therefore, biocides are released …

Levels of booster biocides (Irgarol, diuron, chlorothalonil, dichlofluanid and DCOIT),
organotins (TBT, DBT, MBT, TPhT, DPhT and MPhT) and antifouling paint particles (APPs) …

Protected areas (PAs) are dedicated and managed to achieve long-term conservation of
nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values. However, few studies have …

Antifouling biocides may cause adverse effects on non-target species. This study aims to
determine the distribution, sources, and ecological risks of antifouling biocides in the surface …

Abstract The Capibaribe Estuarine System (CES) is a tropical estuary located within a
densely populated metropolitan region in the Brazilian Northeast, providing multiple …

Pollution of coastal areas play an important role in anthropocentric issues. Thus, several
analytical tools were developed and optimized in recent years aiming to improve the …