Trace elements (TEs) constitute the oldest emerging pollutants globally, most occur from
natural sources, but a few are derived from anthropogenic sources. Marine mammals are …

Marine mammals are recognized sentinels of ecosystem health. They are susceptible to the
accumulation and biomagnification of pollutants, which constitute one of the greatest threats …

Abstract On November 5th, 2015, the Fundão dam collapsed in Minas Gerais, southeastern
Brazil, releasing millions of cubic meters of mud containing mining residue into the Doce …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) were analyzed in 136 blubber samples of Franciscana
dolphins from Brazil (Pontoporia blainvillei), which is the most threatened dolphin in the …

Pesticides are chemicals that have been specifically synthesised to “kill pests, including
insects, rodents, fungi and unwanted plants”(WHO, WHO (World Health Organisation)(2020) …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are organic compounds ubiquitous in the
environment and known for their toxic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic effects. These …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are halogenated contaminants found globally.
Cetaceans are impacted by these pollutants, and nowadays, it is essential to understand …

Chemical pollution is, currently, one of the main threats for aquatic mammals. The long-term
exposure to micropollutants that may disrupt the homeostasis of an already vulnerable …

Understanding the role of marine mammals in marine ecosystems provides a context to
assess the potential effect of depredation on their prey populations and the structure of …

The Franciscana dolphin Pontoporia blainvillei is one of the most endangered cetaceans in
Argentina. It inhabits Atlantic coastal waters and during the last four decades has faced high …