Are concentrations of pollutants in sharks, rays and skates (Elasmobranchii) a cause for concern? A systematic review

GP Tiktak, D Butcher, PJ Lawrence, J Norrey… - Marine Pollution …, 2020 - Elsevier
This review represents a comprehensive analysis on pollutants in elasmobranchs including
meta-analysis on the most studied pollutants: mercury, cadmium, PCBs and DDTs, in muscle …

Ecotoxicity of microplastic pollutants to marine organisms: A systematic review

J Palmer, S Herat - Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2021 - Springer
Plastic is a ubiquitous material used across the globe. It is easily transported to various
habitats and can then be ingested by animals, with the potential to bioaccumulate up the …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastics in seafood: Relative input of Mytilus galloprovincialis and table salt in mussel dishes

P Masiá, A Ardura, E Garcia-Vazquez - Food Research International, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to current marine pollution, microplastics ingestion through seafood is an increasing
risk for consumers. In this study, microplastics from mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) and …

Mercury in oceanic upper trophic level sharks and bony fishes-A systematic review

FAA Goyanna, MB Fernandes, GB da Silva… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Anthropogenic activities contribute to nearly half of current Hg emissions to the atmosphere.
In the marine habitat, oceanic predator fishes bioaccumulate Hg throughout their lives …

Elasmobranchs as bioindicators of pollution in the marine environment

LMF Alves, MFL Lemos, H Cabral, SC Novais - Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2022 - Elsevier
Bioindicator species are increasingly valuable in environmental pollution monitoring, and
elasmobranch species include many suitable candidates for that role. By measuring …

Assessment of the conservation status of Chondrichthyans: Underestimation of the pollution threat

G Consales, L Marsili - The European Zoological Journal, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Cartilaginous fish include sharks, rays, skates, sawfish, and chimaeras. Their habitat ranges
from shallow coastal waters to deep ocean floors, estuarine areas as well as rivers and …

Determination of mercury, methylmercury and selenium concentrations in elasmobranch meat: fish consumption safety

A Storelli, G Barone, R Garofalo, A Busco… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study measures total mercury (THg), methylmercury (MeHg) and selenium (Se)
concentrations in elasmobranch fish from an Italian market with the aim of evaluating the risk …

Bioaccumulation of trace elements and hydrocarbons in chondrichthyans of the western Arabian Gulf: Environmental and human health risk assessment and …

L Yacoubi, RB El Zrelli, HH Hsu, YJ Lin… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
This is a first attempt to assess the levels of trace elements, PAHs, and TPHs in six
elasmobranch species (Carcharhinus dussumieri, C. sorrah, Chiloscyllium arabicum …

First report of plastic contamination in batoids: Plastic ingestion by Haller's Round Ray (Urobatis halleri) in the Gulf of California

I Pinho, F Amezcua, JM Rivera, C Green-Ruiz… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
The presence of microplastics has been reported in the marine environment and these
pollutants have also been reported in food webs. Information about the presence of …

A systematic review on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon contamination in elasmobranchs and associated human health risks

FC Monteiro, R da Silva Carreira, KC Gramlich… - Marine Pollution …, 2023 - Elsevier
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contamination is ubiquitous and comprises a
significant worldwide concern in ecological and Public Health frameworks. Many aquatic …