Elasmobranchs, including sharks, rays, and skates, are a global protein source but face
threats from overfishing and population declines. Despite their lower market value …

Petroleum activity and the dumping of domestic and industrial sewage are important sources
of mercury (Hg) contamination in the aquatic environment. Thus, this article aimed to …

The contamination of fish and aquaculture products may prove an obstacle to achieve the
economic potential of the fishery sector worldwide. Seafood is a key source of Hg exposure …

This is the first research that extensively compiles all the available scientific literature on the
presence of trace metals (TMs), persistent organic pollutants (POPs), and plastic debris in …

The relevance of recovery centers and head-starting programs for rescue, rehabilitation,
rearing, and conservation of sea turtles is recognized worldwide. In addition, these centers …

Heavy metal pollution in aquatic ecosystems can lead to harmful accumulation in organisms
like stingrays, posing potential health risks to humans. To assess this risk, 45 stingrays were …

This paper reports the first record of total mercury (THg) concentrations in albacore
(Thunnus alalunga), one of the main tuna species caught from the Western Equatorial …

Elasmobranchs are long-lived predatory fish that show high Hg concentrations generally
reflecting environmental levels, notwithstanding they are widely consumed in Brazil …

The present study aimed to assess corocoro grunt use as bioindicator of Hg contamination
in coastal marine systems by testing environmental (seasons) and biological effects (sexual …

Environmental context Mercury (Hg) is a non-essential metal that can accumulate in aquatic
biota, including top predators such as elasmobranchs (sharks and rays) and biomagnifying …