Mercury is an important pollutant, released into aquatic ecosystems both naturally and by
anthropogenic action. This element is transferred to aquatic organisms in different ways …

Metals, many of which are potentially toxic, are present in the aquatic environment
originated from both natural and anthropogenic sources. In these ecosystems, these …

This is the first comprehensive study of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in a
coastal food web of the US North Atlantic, in which we characterize the presence and …

The presence of heavy metals (HMs) in the environment can increase their risk of transfer to
the food chain. The present study was conducted to investigate the bioaccumulation of HMs …

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 …

Guanabara Bay (GB) is a highly contaminated estuarine system and an important fishing
area in Southeastern Brazil. In this regard, knowledge concerning the association of certain …

Subsea pipelines carrying well fluids from hydrocarbon fields accumulate mercury. If the
pipelines (after cleaning and flushing) are abandoned in situ, their degradation may release …

Dolphins are well-regarded sentinels for toxin exposure and can bioaccumulate a
cyanotoxin called β-N-methylamino-l-alanine (BMAA) that has been linked to human …

Mercury (Hg) is a dangerous and persistent trace element. Its organic and highly toxic form,
methylmercury (MeHg), easily crosses biological membranes and accumulates in biota …

Guanabara Bay (GB) is an estuary in Brazil, constantly the target of pollutants, such as
mercury (Hg). Thus, our study aimed to evaluate (i) total mercury (THg) content in shrimp …