Estrogen levels were assessed in surface sediments from one of the most industrialized and
urbanized estuarine systems in Latin America (SSES, Santos and São Vicente estuarine …

The occurrence of microplastic in the environment is of global concern. However, the
microplastic hazard assessment is hampered by a lack of adequate ecotoxicological …

This study utilized the freshwater amphipod (Hyalella azteca) for the indication of
contamination risk levels of sediment-associated contaminants in the Erren (ER1∼ ER10) …

The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of fish is a target of contaminants since it can absorb these
substances. We evaluated the morphophysiological alterations in the GIT of Sphoeroides …

Abstract Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) aim to protect habitats, biodiversity, and ecological
processes as a conservation tool. These areas have been affected by contamination, which …

We compared sediment quality in estuaries at three locations along the coast of São Paulo
State, Brazil, using geochemical analyses and whole sediment toxicity tests, during the …

The major fire at the fuel storage tanks of a Chemical Terminal in April 2015 at the Port of
Santos (SP), SE Brazil, potentially caused significant environmental impacts to the Santos …

Estuaries in the world are affected by different contamination sources related to urbanisation
and port/industrial activities. Identifying the substances responsible for the environmental …

Dyeing effluent is a typical refractory wastewater containing toxic pollutants. It is difficult to
treat it to meet discharge regulations. The biotoxic effects of pollutants on microorganisms …

A reply to "Reviewing the effects of contamination on the biota of Brazilian coastal ecosystems:
Scientific challenges for a developing country in a changing world" A reply to "Reviewing the …