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Camacho-Jiménez L, González-Ruiz R, Yepiz-Plascencia G. Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in marine crustaceans: Bioaccumulation, physiological and cellular responses. MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 192:106184. [PMID: 37769555 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2023.106184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are ubiquitous in marine ecosystems. These compounds can be accumulated in water, sediments and organisms, persist in time, and have toxic effects in human and wildlife. POPs can be uptaken and bioaccumulated by crustaceans, affecting different physiological processes, including energy metabolism, immunity, osmoregulation, excretion, growth, and reproduction. Nonetheless, animals have evolved sub-cellular mechanisms for detoxification and protection from chemical stress. POPs induce the activity of enzymes involved in xenobiotic metabolism and antioxidant systems, that in vertebrates are importantly regulated at gene expression (transcriptional) level. However, the activation and control of these enzyme systems upon the exposure to POPs have been scarcely studied in invertebrate species, including crustaceans. Herein, we summarize various aspects of the bioaccumulation of POPs in marine crustaceans and their physiological effects. We specially focus on the regulation of xenobiotics metabolism and antioxidant enzymes as key sub-cellular mechanisms for detoxification and protection from chemical stress.
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- Laura Camacho-Jiménez
- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo A.C. (CIAD, A.C.), Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas 46, Hermosillo, Sonora, 83304, Mexico.
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- Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica A.C. (IPICYT A.C.), Camino a La Presa de San José 2055, San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, 78216, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo A.C. (CIAD, A.C.), Carretera Gustavo Enrique Astiazarán Rosas 46, Hermosillo, Sonora, 83304, Mexico
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Khamis AS, Naser HA, Ali-Mohamed AY. Bioaccumulation of trace metal ions in the blue swimmer crab tissues Portunus pelagicus (Linnaeus, 1758) in Bahrain, Arabian Gulf. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2023; 195:1022. [PMID: 37548913 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-11647-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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The blue swimmer crab, Portunus pelagicus, is an edible abundant crustacean found in many seas around the world, including the Arabian Gulf. In this study, the concentrations of six metal ions in the white and brown meats of P. pelagicus from four sites in Bahrain were determined. P. pelagicus was found to accumulate Zn2+ and Cu2+ higher than other metal ions in the order of Zn2+ > Cu2+ > Cd2+ > Ni2+ > Cr3+, while Pb2+ was not detected. The overall average concentrations of Zn2+, Cu2+, Cr3+, Ni2+, and Cd2+ in white meat were 236.2, 69.5, 0.109, 0.159, and 0.273 mg/kg, while in brown meat, they were 235.4, 199.2, 0.133, 1.25, and 4.87 mg/kg based on dry weight, respectively. Concentrations of Pb2+ and Cd2+ were safe according to Bahrain's and European Commission guidelines. The estimated weekly intake (EWI) values of Zn2+, Cu2+, Pb2+, and Cd2+ via consumption of crab's white meat (edible tissue) were 102.1, 30.1, 0.042, and 0.12 µg/kg/week, respectively, which are far lower than the maximum recommended values established by the FAO/WHO. The hazard quotient (HQ) values of individual trace metal ions and the synergistic effects of total trace metal ion (hazard index) were below 1, indicating that there is no potential health risk on the consumption of crab edible tissues (white meat). However, elevated levels of Cd2+ (0.05-1.73 mg/kg wet weight) in the brown meat (hepatopancreas) were detected. The female P. pelagicus accumulated high levels of Zn2+ and Cu2+ in the white meat, as well as Cu2+ in the brown meat compared to males. Additionally, it was found that Cu2+ and Cd2+ were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in brown meat compared to white meat. Higher concentrations (p < 0.05) of Zn2+, Cu2+, and Cd2+ were observed in crabs collected from sites that have harsher environmental conditions.
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- Ahmed S Khamis
- Environment and Sustainable Development Program, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Sakhir, Bahrain.
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Sakhir, Bahrain
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Sakhir, Bahrain
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Karam Q, Guermazi W, Subrahmanyam MNV, Al-Enezi Y, Ali M, Leignel V, Annabi-Trabelsi N. Portunus pelagicus (Linnaeus, 1758) as a Sentinel Species to Assess Trace Metal Occurrence: A Case Study of Kuwait Waters (Northwestern Arabian Gulf). TOXICS 2023; 11:toxics11050426. [PMID: 37235241 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11050426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Heavy metal pollution can adversely impact marine life, such as crabs, which can accumulate it in different organs and potentially transfer and biomagnify along the food chain in aquatic ecosystems. This study aimed to examine the concentrations of heavy metals (Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn) in sediment, water, and crab tissues (gills, hepatopancreas, and carapace) of the blue swimmer crab Portunus pelagicus in the coastal areas of Kuwait, northwestern Arabian Gulf. Samples were collected from Shuwaikh Port, Shuaiba Port, and Al-Khiran areas. The accumulation of metals in crabs were higher in the carapace > gill > digestive gland, and the highest metal concentration was found in crabs collected from Shuwaikh > Shuaiba > Al-Khiran. The metal concentrations in the sediments were in the order Zn > Cu > Pb > Cd. Zn was the highest metal concentration detected in marine water sampled from the Al-Khiran Area, whereas the lowest metal was Cd sampled in water from the Shuwaikh Area. The results of this study validate the marine crab P. pelagicus as a relevant sentinel and prospective bioindicator for evaluating heavy metal pollution in marine ecosystems.
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- Qusaie Karam
- Environment and Life Sciences Research Center, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, P.O. Box 24885, Kuwait City 13109, Kuwait
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- Université de Sfax, Biodiversité Marine et Environnement (LR18ES30), Route Soukra Km 3.5, B.P. 1171, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Kuwait University, P.O. Box 5969, Kuwait City 13060, Kuwait
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- Environment and Life Sciences Research Center, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, P.O. Box 24885, Kuwait City 13109, Kuwait
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- Environment and Life Sciences Research Center, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, P.O. Box 24885, Kuwait City 13109, Kuwait
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- Laboratoire BIOSSE, Le Mans Université, 72000 Avenue O Messiaen, France
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- Université de Sfax, Biodiversité Marine et Environnement (LR18ES30), Route Soukra Km 3.5, B.P. 1171, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
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Deborah Lee FJ, Hwang JS, Cheng JO, Lin HT, Ko FC. Comparison of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon accumulation in crab tissues with the ambient marine particles from shallow hydrothermal vents, northeast Taiwan. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 217:114863. [PMID: 36414106 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This study investigated and compared polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in crab (Xenograpsus testudinatus), suspended particulate matter, and surface sediment sampled from Kuei-shan-tao (KST) shallow water vents just offshore northeast Taiwan. The total concentrations of PAHs (t-PAHs) in suspended particles near the vents (533-685 ng g-1 dw) were two orders of magnitude higher than the overlying sediment (3.42-6.06 ng g-1 dw). The t-PAHs in sediment were significantly lower than those found in suspended particulate matter and all crab tissues tested, including hepatopancreas (192-1154 ng g-1 dw), gill (221-748 ng g-1 dw), muscle (30-174 ng g-1 dw), and exoskeleton (22-96 ng g-1 dw). Principal component analysis (PCA) indicated tissue-specific bioaccumulation of PAHs in crabs. The compositions of PAHs in gill, muscle, and exoskeleton were mainly low molecular weight, while the composition in the hepatopancreas included both high and low molecular weight PAHs. Highly variable but characteristic PAH congeners and concentrations in crab tissues and ambient aquatic particles reflect bioaccumulation.
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- Fang-Jing Deborah Lee
- National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium, Taiwan; Institute of Marine Biology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan; Institute of Oceanography, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
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- Institute of Marine Biology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
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- National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium, Taiwan
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- Institute of Oceanography, National Taiwan University, Taiwan.
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- National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium, Taiwan; Institute of Marine Biology, National Dong-Hwa University, Taiwan.
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Ravanipour M, Nabipour I, Yunesian M, Rastkari N, Mahvi AH. Exposure sources of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and health risk assessment: a systematic review in Iran. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:55437-55456. [PMID: 35676570 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-21274-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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This systematic review aims to identify the sources of exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), portioning, and human health risk assessment in Iran. The literature was searched in the international databases of Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and the national databases of SID and MagIran up to November 14, 2020. Among all 153 articles, 21 eligible papers were identified. Among them, only one article was related to drinking water, the rest was related to food and soil, and no article was found on ambient air. The corrected portion of each exposure source was determined to be 90% for food, 9% for water, and 1% for air. The total hazard quotient (HQ) was determined to be within an unsafe range, and the total excess lifetime cancer risk (ELCR) was determined to be at a high risk of oral carcinogenesis. It is suggested that a comprehensive study be conducted in a specific period for all sources of exposure in all counties of Iran. Moreover, it is recommended that the policymakers set national standards for this pollutant in near future in some sources of exposure (e.g., drinking water) which have no standards in Iran.
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- Masoumeh Ravanipour
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, PourSina St., Qods St., Enghelab St, Tehran, 141761315, Iran
- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Faculty of Health and Nutrition, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- The Persian Gulf Tropical Medicine Research Center, The Persian Gulf Biomedical Sciences Research Institute, Bushehr University of Medical Sciences, Bushehr, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, PourSina St., Qods St., Enghelab St, Tehran, 141761315, Iran
- Department of Research Methodology and Data Analysis, Institute for Environmental Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Center for Water Quality Research (CWQR), Institute for Environmental Research (IER), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Center for Air Pollution Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Environmental Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, PourSina St., Qods St., Enghelab St, Tehran, 141761315, Iran.
- Center for Solid Waste Research (CSWR), Institute for Environmental Research (IER), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Lambiase S, Ariano A, Serpe FP, Scivicco M, Velotto S, Esposito M, Severino L. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), arsenic, chromium and lead in warty crab (Eriphia verrucosa): occurrence and risk assessment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:35305-35315. [PMID: 34128164 PMCID: PMC8275526 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14824-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This study assesses the PAH and heavy metal levels in muscle of warty crabs (Eriphia verrucosa), from the northern coast of the Campania region improving the data on toxic contaminants in this crustacean. The results showed a minimal PAH contamination; the mean concentrations were as follows: 0.2, 1.6 and 1.7 μg kg-1 wet weight (ww) for BaP, PAH4 and PAH6, respectively. Regarding the levels of the two PAHs not included in the European regulations, the BkF mean concentration was 0.1 μg kg-1 ww, while DahA was detected only in 10.7% of samples. Pb and Cr were also detected at low levels with mean values of 0.068 and 0.468 mg kg-1 ww, respectively; instead, high As levels, with a mean value of 5.021 mg kg-1 ww, were found. Considering the EWIs and the ILCRs calculated in this study, the PAH, Pb and Cr contamination levels found in the edible part of the crabs resulted safe for human consumption. Contrariwise, the ILCR calculated for the As exceeded the acceptable level of cancer risk, although the calculation did not refer to the inorganic form which is the only one recognized as carcinogenic. Hence, this study shows that warty crabs can accumulate environmental contaminants in their muscle tissue representing an important route of exposure to these toxics for the local population that regularly consumes them. This finding highlights the importance of monitoring the presence of these pollutants in crabs and in general in all fish and seafood in order to ensure food safety for consumers.
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- Sara Lambiase
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, 80055, Portici, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, Division of Toxicology, University of Naples Federico II, 80137, Naples, Italy.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, Division of Toxicology, University of Naples Federico II, 80137, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, Division of Toxicology, University of Naples Federico II, 80137, Naples, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, 80055, Portici, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, Division of Toxicology, University of Naples Federico II, 80137, Naples, Italy
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Honda M, Suzuki N. Toxicities of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons for Aquatic Animals. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E1363. [PMID: 32093224 PMCID: PMC7068426 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17041363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 210] [Impact Index Per Article: 52.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are organic compounds that are widely distributed in the air, water, and soil. Recently, the amount of PAHs derived from fuels and from incomplete combustion processes is increasing. In the aquatic environment, oil spills directly cause PAH pollution and affect marine organisms. Oil spills correlate very well with the major shipping routes. Furthermore, accidental oil spills can seriously impact the marine environment toxicologically. Here, we describe PAH toxicities and related bioaccumulation properties in aquatic animals, including invertebrates. Recent studies have revealed the toxicity of PAHs, including endocrine disruption and tissue-specific toxicity, although researchers have mainly focused on the carcinogenic toxicity of PAHs. We summarize the toxicity of PAHs regarding these aspects. Additionally, the bioaccumulation properties of PAHs for organisms, including invertebrates, are important factors when considering PAH toxicity. In this review, we describe the bioaccumulation properties of PAHs in aquatic animals. Recently, microplastics have been the most concerning environmental problem in the aquatic ecosystem, and the vector effect of microplastics for lipophilic compounds is an emerging environmental issue. Here, we describe the correlation between PAHs and microplastics. Thus, we concluded that PAHs have a toxicity for aquatic animals, indicating that we should emphasize the prevention of aquatic PAH pollution.
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- Masato Honda
- Botanical Garden, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-1192, Japan;
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- Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-cho, Ishikawa 927-0553, Japan
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Okati N, Esmaili-Sari A. Determination of Mercury Daily Intake and Hair-to-Blood Mercury Concentration Ratio in People Resident of the Coast of the Persian Gulf, Iran. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2018; 74:140-153. [PMID: 28956097 DOI: 10.1007/s00244-017-0456-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The objectives of this study were to understand the mercury daily intake and hair-to-blood mercury ratio in fishermen and non-fishermen families in the coast of the Persian Gulf in Iran. The mean mercury concentration in the hair of fishermen and non-fishermen families was 5.76 and 2.27 μg/g, respectively. The mean mercury concentrations of RBCs were obtained for fishermen families and non-fishermen families: 35.96 and 17.18 μg/L, respectively. Hair mercury concentrations in 17% of people were higher than 10 μg/g, the No Observed Adverse Effects Level set by the World Health Organization. 78% of people had a blood mercury value > 5.8 μg/L, the standard level set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. A significant correlation (r = 0.94, p = 0.000) was seen between log hair and RBCs mercury concentrations. The mean mercury daily intake for fishermen and non-fishermen families was 0.42 and 0.20 µg/kg BW per day, respectively. The mean mercury daily intake of fishermen families was higher than the provisional tolerable daily intake (0.23 µg/kg BW per day) suggested by the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives. Mercury daily intake significantly correlated with fish consumption (r = 0.50, p = 0.000) and log hair mercury (r = 0.88, p = 0.000). The total mean of hair-to-blood mercury concentration ratio was 306. We conclude that the use of mercury concentrations in the hair and RBCs could have been suitable biomarkers for predicting mercury exposure of people with a high rate of fish consumption.
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- Narjes Okati
- Department of Environment, Faculty of Natural Resources and Marine Science, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 46414-356, Noor, Mazandaran, Iran
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- Department of Environment, Faculty of Natural Resources and Marine Science, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 46414-356, Noor, Mazandaran, Iran.
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Rimayi C, Chimuka L, Odusanya D, de Boer J, Weiss JM. Source characterisation and distribution of selected PCBs, PAHs and alkyl PAHs in sediments from the Klip and Jukskei Rivers, South Africa. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2017; 189:327. [PMID: 28600683 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-017-6043-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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A study of the distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) utilising 16 priority PAHs, benzo(e)pyrene, perylene, 19 alkylated PAHs and 31 ortho substituted PCBs in South Africa is presented. It was aimed to (a) deduce characteristic contamination patterns for both PCBs and PAHs and (b) provide the first comprehensive dataset for establishment of source characterisation of PCBs and PAHs. This is in line with new South African legislation on mandatory monitoring of PCB and PAH emissions. Bar charts, principal component analysis (PCA) and biplots were utilised to identify signature contamination patterns and distribution of PCBs and PAHs within the Jukskei and Klip Rivers. Sediments from the Jukskei and Klip River catchments both showed distinct contamination signatures for hexa to nonachlorinated PCBs, characteristic of contamination by Aroclor 1254 and 1260 technical mixtures. PCB signature patterns in order of abundance were 138 > 180 > 206 > 153 > 187 > 149 and 138 > 153 > 180 > 149 > 187 > 110 > 170 for the Jukskei and Klip River sediments, respectively. The upstream Alberton point had the highest Σ31 PCB and Σ (parent+alkyl) PAH concentrations in the Klip River of 61 and 6000 μg kg-1 dry weight (dw), respectively. In the Jukskei River, the upstream Marlboro point had the highest Σ31 PCB concentration of 19 μg kg-1 dw and the N14 site recorded the highest Σ (parent+alkyl) PAH concentration of 2750 μg kg-1 dw. PAH concentrations in both the Jukskei and Klip Rivers were significantly higher than the PCB concentrations. Fluoranthene, phenanthrene and pyrene were found in the highest concentrations in both the Jukskei and Klip River sediments. Both the Jukskei and Klip River sediments showed trends of a mixed pyrogenic-petrogenic PAH source contamination.
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- Cornelius Rimayi
- Department of Water and Sanitation, Resource Quality Information Services (RQIS), Roodeplaat, P. Bag X313, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa.
- School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand, P. Bag 3, Wits, Johannesburg, 2050, South Africa.
- Department of Environment and Health, Vrije Universiteit, De Boelelaan, 1087, 1081HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand, P. Bag 3, Wits, Johannesburg, 2050, South Africa
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- Department of Water and Sanitation, Resource Quality Information Services (RQIS), Roodeplaat, P. Bag X313, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
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- Department of Environment and Health, Vrije Universiteit, De Boelelaan, 1087, 1081HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Environmental Science and Analytical Chemistry, Arrhenius Laboratory, Stockholm University, 10691, Stockholm, Sweden
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Hosseini M, Nabavi SMB, Parsa Y, Saadatmand M. Mercury contamination in some marine biota species from Khuzestan shore, Persian Gulf. Toxicol Ind Health 2014; 32:1302-9. [DOI: 10.1177/0748233714555392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In this study, concentrations of mercury (Hg) were analyzed in some marine biota species (fish, shrimp, and crab) from Khuzestan shore, north part of the Persian Gulf. It was also our intention to evaluate potential risks to human health associated with seafood consumption. The results indicated that concentrations of Hg in the fish and crustacean were different among the species and tissues. Liver in fish and hepatopancreas in crustacean exhibited higher Hg concentration than the other tissues. The highest concentration of Hg was detected in Acanthopagrus latus liver (1.37 µg/g), followed by Labeo rohita (0.87 µg/g), Johnius belangerii (0.79 µg/g), and Barbus grypus (0.69 µg/g), respectively. Also the highest Hg concentrations were detected in shrimp species, Penaeus semisulcatus hepatopancreas (0.95 µg/g), followed by blue crab Portunus pelagicus (0.76 µg/g) and Metapenaues affinis (0.64 µg/g), respectively. The comparison indicated that benthic species were more contaminated than were other pelagic species. The results indicated that highest concentrations of Hg between different stations were detected in Musa estuary. The Hg concentration in all species were low than standards, expect in A. latus and P. semisulcatus collected from Musa estuary (S4). The variation in Hg levels among the species is likely to have resulted from metal bioavailability, changes in tissue composition, habitat,s and locations.
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- Mehdi Hosseini
- Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Biological Science, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Science, Khoramshahr Marine Science and Technology University, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Science, Khoramshahr Marine Science and Technology University, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Marine Environment, Faculty of Natural Resources, Khoramshahr Marine Science and Technology University, Islamic Republic of Iran
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