A comprehensive review of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Brazilian coastal environments

AC Souza, GV Lube, RDLM Jarcovis… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study provides an overview of the evaluation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
(PAHs) in the coastal regions of Santos Basin, located in Brazil's Southeast region, the …

Assessment of coastal pollutants and health status of Pacific oysters (Magallana gigas) in the Bahía Blanca Estuary and adjacent beaches (Argentina)

SM Fiori, P Simonetti, NS La Colla, J Giménez… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study assessed the effects of pollutants on Magallana gigas along a coastal zone with
different levels of human activity: a highly impacted zone in the Bahía Blanca Estuary and a …

Silt-size sediment provenance of the Jianggang radial sand ridges in the southwestern Yellow Sea identified by geochemistry of quartz and K-feldspar

T Li, W Rao, Y Zhang, C Mao - Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper, the geochemistry of K-feldspar and quartz, combined with MixSIAR and MDS
models, was applied to illustrate the provenance of silt-size sediments in the Jianggang …

Pollutant bioaccumulation in sentinel fish chronically exposed in Iguaçu river reservoirs (Southern Brazil) and human health risk of fish consumption

DA Rubio-Vargas, TP de Morais, MAF Randi, FF Neto… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Bioaccumulation studies in fish mark the initial phase of assessing the risk of chemical
exposure to biota and human populations. The Iguaçu River boasting a diverse endemic …

Contamination by microplastics in oysters shows a widespread but patchy occurrence in a subtropical estuarine system

S Oliveira, AP Krelling, A Turra - Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) have been widely documented in marine biota, with a notable presence
in bivalve species. This study examines microplastic (MP) contamination in oysters across a …

Effects of inorganic and organic pollution on development of Steindachneridion melanodermatum from the Iguaçu river, Brazil

LS Barreto, TL de Souza, TP de Morais, AC de Souza… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The Iguaçu River basin, known for its rich endemic ichthyofauna, faces a significant
threat from chemical pollution. The Jordão River, a major tributary, drains extensive …

Tracing sewage contamination in a South Atlantic UNESCO Natural Heritage estuary using sedimentary linear alkylbenzenes and their diagnostic ratios

BM Gurgatz, VRP de Oliveira, MM de Mahiques… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The Paranaguá Estuarine System (PES) is an extensive subtropical estuarine
system on the Southern Brazilian coast. It encompasses one of the last preserved areas of …

Source-specific ecological and health risks of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the adjacent coastal area of the Yellow River Estuary, China

Z Li, R Qi, Y Li, J Miao, Y Li, Z He, N Zhang… - … Science: Processes & …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Industrialization and urbanization have led to increasing levels of PAH pollution in highly
urbanized estuaries and their adjacent coastal areas globally. This study focused on the …

Assessment and source apportionment of PM2.5 in a major Latin American port: elevated concentrations from traffic in the Great Atlantic Forest Reserve

BM Gurgatz, CAB Moreira, L Natalino… - Air Quality, Atmosphere …, 2024 - Springer
Ports are pivotal to the global economy but contribute significantly to environmental impacts,
notably air pollution from local sources. Long-term exposure to atmospheric fine particulate …

Assessing PM 2.5 in a Protected Ecosystem in the South Atlantic under Massive Port Activities-Evidence of High Concentrations and Multiple Sources

BM Gurgatz, L Natalino, JSC Albrecht, CAB Moreira… - 2023 - researchsquare.com
Long-term exposure to atmospheric fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) is a major human health
concern; respiratory and cardiovascular diseases are the main consequences. In this study …