Distribution, sources and consequences of nutrients, persistent organic pollutants, metals and microplastics in South American estuaries
Estuarine pollution imposes rapid, increasing and lasting environmental modifications. In the
present review, especial attention is given to estuaries in South America (SA), where …
present review, especial attention is given to estuaries in South America (SA), where …
Metals in mangrove ecosystems and associated biota: a global perspective
R Kulkarni, D Deobagkar, S Zinjarde - Ecotoxicology and environmental …, 2018 - Elsevier
Mangrove forests prevalent along the intertidal regions of tropical and sub-tropical
coastlines are inimitable and dynamic ecosystems. They protect and stabilize coastal areas …
coastlines are inimitable and dynamic ecosystems. They protect and stabilize coastal areas …
Climate change rapidly warms and acidifies Australian estuaries
Climate change is impacting ecosystems worldwide. Estuaries are diverse and important
aquatic ecosystems; and yet until now we have lacked information on the response of …
aquatic ecosystems; and yet until now we have lacked information on the response of …
Assessment tools for microplastics and natural fibres ingested by fish in an urbanised estuary
Microplastics and fibres occur in high concentrations along urban coastlines, but the
occurrence of microplastic ingestion by fishes in these areas requires further investigation …
occurrence of microplastic ingestion by fishes in these areas requires further investigation …
Source of heavy metals in sediments of the Port Jackson estuary, Australia
G Birch, S Taylor - Science of the Total Environment, 1999 - Elsevier
The Port Jackson estuary has a highly urbanised and industrialised catchment and is central
to Sydney, which with a population of approximately 4 million, comprises almost a quarter of …
to Sydney, which with a population of approximately 4 million, comprises almost a quarter of …
A review and critical assessment of sedimentary metal indices used in determining the magnitude of anthropogenic change in coastal environments
GF Birch - Science of The Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
The current critical review examines the application of 11 frequently used sedimentary metal
indices in their ability to accurately assess the magnitude of human-induced change …
indices in their ability to accurately assess the magnitude of human-induced change …
Sustainable development in seaports: a multi-case study
V Hiranandani - WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs, 2014 - Springer
Seaports are a vital part of the maritime transport industry and have a key role in integrated
transport chains and regional economies. However, ports are also sites of environmental …
transport chains and regional economies. However, ports are also sites of environmental …
The challenge of choosing environmental indicators of anthropogenic impacts in estuaries
Ecological assessments over large spatial scales require that anthropogenic impacts be
distinguishable above natural variation, and that monitoring tools are implemented to …
distinguishable above natural variation, and that monitoring tools are implemented to …
Accumulation of trace metals in grey mangrove Avicennia marina fine nutritive roots: The role of rhizosphere processes
Mangrove sediment has long been recognized as being important in restricting the mobility
of contaminants in estuarine environments. To investigate the role of rhizosphere processes …
of contaminants in estuarine environments. To investigate the role of rhizosphere processes …
[PDF][PDF] Eco-engineering and management strategies for marine infrastructure to reduce establishment and dispersal of non-indigenous species
KA Dafforn - Management of Biological Invasions, 2017 - researchers.mq.edu.au
Habitat modification and the introduction and establishment of non-indigenous species (NIS)
are two of the greatest threats to global biodiversity. Human modifications of marine habitats …
are two of the greatest threats to global biodiversity. Human modifications of marine habitats …