The influence of global climate change on the environmental fate of anthropogenic pollution released from the permafrost: Part I. Case study of Antarctica

J Potapowicz, D Szumińska, M Szopińska… - Science of the Total …, 2019 - Elsevier
This article presents a review of information related to the influence of potential permafrost
degradation on the environmental fate of chemical species which are released and stored …

Occurrences, sources, and transport of organochlorine pesticides in the aquatic environment of Antarctica

J Potapowicz, D Lambropoulou, C Nannou… - Science of the Total …, 2020 - Elsevier
We review information on the concentration levels of organochlorine pesticides in the abiotic
aquatic environment (in seawater, sea ice, surface freshwater, snow, firn, and glacial ice) …

Occurrence, distribution, and bioaccumulation of new and legacy persistent organic pollutants in an ecosystem on King George Island, maritime Antarctica

JT Kim, YJ Choi, M Barghi, JH Kim, JW Jung… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2021 - Elsevier
The occurrence and bioaccumulation of new and legacy persistent organic pollutants
(POPs), organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) …

[HTML][HTML] Sources and composition of chemical pollution in Maritime Antarctica (King George Island), part 1: Sediment and water analysis for PAH sources evaluation in …

J Potapowicz, M Szopińska, D Szumińska, RJ Bialik… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
The paper presents a study regarding the identification of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
(PAHs) in fresh waters and surface sediments on the western shore of Admiralty Bay over …

[HTML][HTML] Levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and the role of anthropic subsidies in the diet of avian scavengers tracked by stable isotopes

J Muñoz-Arnanz, A Cortés-Avizanda… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) have been identified as a significant factor
driving declines in wildlife populations. These contaminants exhibit a dual tendency to …

Spatial and interspecies heterogeneity in concentrations of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in seabirds of the Southern Ocean

JL Roscales, A Vicente, PG Ryan… - Environmental …, 2019 - ACS Publications
In this study, we evaluate the main factors driving the exposure of Southern Ocean seabirds
to perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) across a wide geographic range. Five perfluoroalkane …

Ecotoxicology of persistent organic pollutants in birds

Y Hao, S Zheng, P Wang, H Sun, J Matsiko… - … Science: Processes & …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Considering the explosive growth of the list of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), the
scientific community is combatting increasing challenges to protect humans and wildlife from …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of PCDD/Fs, PCBs and PBDEs in two penguin species from Antarctica

P Morales, JL Roscales, J Muñoz-Arnanz, A Barbosa… - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are a global threat, but impacts of these
chemicals upon remote areas such as Antarctica remain unclear. Penguins can be useful …

Chemical threats for the sentinel Pygoscelis adeliae from the Ross Sea (Antarctica): Occurrence and levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), perfluoroalkyl …

N Pala, K Vorkamp, R Bossi, S Ancora… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The Ross Sea Marine Protected Area (RS-MPA) hosts endemic species that have to
cope with multiple threats, including chemical contamination. Adèlie penguin is considered …

Perfluoroalkylated compounds in the eggs and feathers of resident and migratory seabirds from the Antarctic Peninsula

J Padilha, GO de Carvalho, T Willems, G Lepoint… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, we investigated factors that influence the differences in exposure of
perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) from eight species of Antarctic seabirds, including Pygoscelis …