Mangrove forests are threatened by natural and anthropogenic factors resulting in their
degradation and the loss of the ecosystem services they provide. The analysis of …

Upwelling events can change the sea water conditions within few hours during several
months on a seasonal regimen. These events are predicted to intensify due to climate …

Metallothionein-like protein concentrations (MT) and three functionally defined fractions of
cholinesterase activity (ChE) were quantified in gill and digestive gland homogenates of …

Nutrient inputs and biogeochemical cycles in estuaries are strongly influenced by river
discharge and suspended particulate matter (SPM). We evaluated temporal differences in …

Metallothioneins and vitellogenins are low molecular weight proteins that have been used
widely in environmental monitoring as biomarkers of exposure and damage to metals and …

Coral calcification is critical for reef growth and highly dependent on environmental
conditions. Yet, little is known about how corals calcify under sub-optimal conditions (eg …

The Ciénaga de Mallorquín is a unique coastal lagoon close to Barranquilla City. It is the first
study on this topic in the Ciénaga de Mallorquín that evaluated the state of pollution based …

In recent years, the northwestern part of the North Pacific areas of Costa Rica has
undergone rapid socioeconomic development. This situation, combined with the scarce …

El establecimiento de un sistema de alerta temprana de contaminación en las playas tiene
un efecto muy importante en la protección de la calidad de las playas. En este estudio, se …

Since 2013, there has been an increase (> 23%) in naval traffic using maritime routes and
ports on the coastal fringe of Santa Marta, Colombia. Of major concern, and described by …