Abstract The Arabian Gulf is a shallow sea naturally exposed to extreme conditions of
temperature and salinity due to its location, semi-enclosed nature, bathymetry and restricted …

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are a class of persistent organic pollutants (POPs)
used as flame retardants in the products utilized in day-to-day life. Their bioaccumulation …

This study reports the levels of total arsenic and arsenic species in marine biota such as
clams (Meretrix meretrix; N= 21) and pearl oyster (Pinctada radiata; N= 5) collected from …

A baseline survey of sediment contamination was undertaken at 14 locations around the
coastline of Bahrain in May 2017, followed by a focused survey of 20 sites, in November …

This work analyses a 30 year water quality data set collated from chemical analyses of
Kuwait's marine waters. Spatial patterns across six sites in Kuwait Bay and seven sites …

A simple, rapid, and environmentally friendly microwave-assisted digestion method was
developed and validated to determine heavy metals in aquatic products. The method could …

Shellfish consumption is an important pathway for coastal residents exposure to inorganic
arsenic (iAs) and methylmercury (MeHg). An integrated method had been developed for …

Despite the benefits of shellfish consumption, the bioaccumulation of heavy metals in
shellfish can endanger consumer's health. The consumption of seafood in Shenzhen (a fast …

Abstract The European Union Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) requires
individual member states to develop a robust set of tools for defining eleven qualitative …

We thank Baumann et al. for their interest in the article “Uptake and accumulation of
polystyrene microplastics in zebrafish (Danio rerio)” 1 and for their careful comments on our …