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Niu S, Wang R, Jiang Y. Quantification of heavy metal contamination and source in urban water sediments using a statistically determined geochemical baseline. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 263:120080. [PMID: 39343342 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.120080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2024] [Revised: 09/12/2024] [Accepted: 09/26/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
Abstract
Geochemical baselines (GBs) play a crucial role in discerning natural variability from anthropogenic impacts on elemental composition within the environment. However, their applicability in quantifying the contribution of pollution sources to heavy metal contamination in sediments remains understudied. This research aimed to assess the degree of contamination and local pollution source attribution by leveraging geochemical baselines derived from statistical techniques, specifically the relative cumulative frequency (RCF) and 2σ-iterative (2σ-I) methods. In the urban water systems of Ma'anshan City, the major iron ore centre in eastern China, we observed concentration ranges of Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn in 36 sediment samples ranging from 66.89 to 352.08 mg/kg, 22.01 to 133.37 mg/kg, 22.66 to 50.80 mg/kg, 14.66to 264.37 mg/kg and 73.30 to 2707.46 mg/kg, respectively. RCF and 2σ-I techniques yielded similar GBs with no significant differences (p > 0.05). The geo-accumulation index and contamination factor analysis showed a sediment heavy metal accumulation rank of Zn > Pb > Cr > Cu > Ni. The contribution percentage of pollution sources varied with land functional type of watershed. For industry-influenced sediments, the contribution of local sources to Cr, Cu, Pb and Zn was significant, with shares of 43%-88%. Overall, this study highlights the valuable insights provided by GBs for effective management of urban aquatic environments.
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- Siping Niu
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Environment, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'ansh, 243002, PR China.
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Environment, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'ansh, 243002, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Environment, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'ansh, 243002, PR China
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Machado da Silva Acioly T, Francisco da Silva M, Iannacone J, Viana DC. Levels of potentially toxic and essential elements in Tocantins River sediment: health risks at Brazil's Savanna-Amazon interface. Sci Rep 2024; 14:18037. [PMID: 39098955 PMCID: PMC11298526 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66570-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
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The field study aims to address identified research gaps by providing valuable information on the concentration, spatial distribution, pollution levels, and source apportionment of toxic and essential elements in sediment samples from four sampling sites (P1: Beira Rio (urban area), P2: Bananal (rural area), P3: Embiral (rural area), P4: Cidelândia (rural area) distributed along the middle Tocantins River, Brazil. Samples were collected in 2023 from river sections and analyzed using various contamination índices (geoaccumulation index, contamination factor, enrichment factor, pollution load index, sediment pollution index, potential ecological risk coefficients, and integrated risk index). Results indicated that the levels of aluminum, iron, manganese, and selenium exceeded legal standards in that year. Chromium, nickel, copper, zinc, and lead exceeded guidelines, mainly in section P1 for aluminum and section P3 for nickel and lead. Rainy months showed increased presence, indicating seasonal variability. The geoaccumulation index indicated low pollution levels, with lead and nickel notably present near urban and industrial areas. The enrichment factor highlighted elevated concentrations of lead and zinc in industrial areas. Both PLI and SPI indices raise concerns regarding Pb (P4) and Zn (P3) concentrations at specific times of the year. Overall, potential ecological risks were deemed low for most sites. Continuous monitoring and interventions are crucial to preserve water and environmental quality in the region.
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- Thiago Machado da Silva Acioly
- Postgraduate in Animal Science (PPGCA/UEMA), Multi-User Laboratories in Postgraduate Research (LAMP), State University of Maranhão, São Luís, 65081-400, Brazil.
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- Center for Exact, Natural and Technological Sciences (CCENT), State University of the Tocantina Region of Maranhão (UEMASUL), Imperatriz, 65900-000, Brazil
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- Animal Ecology and Biodiversity Laboratory (LEBA), Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, 15007, Lima, Peru
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- Postgraduate in Animal Science (PPGCA/UEMA), Multi-User Laboratories in Postgraduate Research (LAMP), State University of Maranhão, São Luís, 65081-400, Brazil.
- Center of Agrarian Sciences, Center for Advanced Morphophysiological Studies (NEMO), State University of the Tocantina Region of Maranhão (UEMASUL), Imperatriz, 65900-000, Brazil.
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Litsi-Mizan V, Kalantzi I, Tsapakis M, Pergantis SA, Karakassis I, Apostolaki ET. Trajectories of trace element accumulation in seagrass (Posidonia oceanica) over a decade reveal the footprint of fish farming. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:28139-28152. [PMID: 38532209 PMCID: PMC11058863 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32910-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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To evaluate the effect of trace element (TE) release from fish farms on seagrass Posidonia oceanica, we compared TE concentrations (As, Cd, Co, Cu, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, V, Zn) in shoots near fish cages (Station 'Cage') with those away from them (Station 'Control') in two fish farm facilities (Site 1 and Site 2, North Aegean Sea, Greece). We assessed the present (i.e., 2021, year of sampling) and past (reconstructed period 2012-2020) accumulation of TEs using the living compartments (leaf blades, sheaths, rhizomes, roots, epiphytes) and the dead sheaths, respectively. We also assessed possible seagrass degradation by reconstructing past rhizome production. P. oceanica rhizome production at the 'Cage' stations was up to 50% lower than at the 'Control' stations. Most TE concentrations were higher at 'Cage' stations, but the differences often depended on the seagrass living compartment. Significant differentiation between 'Cage' and 'Control' stations was observed based on the TE concentrations of the dead sheaths during 2012-2020. The contamination level at the 'Cage' stations was mostly moderate in Site 1 and low in Site 2, during the reconstructed period, while an increasing contamination trend was found for certain potential phytotoxic TEs (As, Cu, Cd, Mo, V). Our results emphasize the need for the aquaculture industry to work towards a more ecologically aware approach.
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- Victoria Litsi-Mizan
- Biology Department, University of Crete, Voutes University Campus, P.O. Box 2208, 70013, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
- Institute of Oceanography, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, P.O. Box 2214, 71003, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Institute of Oceanography, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, P.O. Box 2214, 71003, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Institute of Oceanography, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, P.O. Box 2214, 71003, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Department of Chemistry, Environmental Chemical Processes Laboratory, University of Crete, Voutes University Campus, P.O. Box 2208, 70013, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Biology Department, University of Crete, Voutes University Campus, P.O. Box 2208, 70013, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- Institute of Oceanography, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, P.O. Box 2214, 71003, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
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Gallo S, Nania G, Caruso V, Zicarelli G, Leonetti FL, Giglio G, Fedele G, Romano C, Bottaro M, Mangoni O, Scannella D, Vitale S, Falsone F, Sardo G, Geraci ML, Neri A, Marsili L, Mancusi C, Barca D, Sperone E. Bioaccumulation of Trace Elements in the Muscle of the Blackmouth Catshark Galeus melastomus from Mediterranean Waters. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:951. [PMID: 37508382 PMCID: PMC10376227 DOI: 10.3390/biology12070951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Environmental pollution, particularly in the marine environment, has become a significant concern due to the increasing presence of pollutants and their adverse effects on ecosystems and human health. This study focuses on the bioaccumulation of trace elements in the muscle tissue of the blackmouth catshark (Galeus melastomus) from different areas in the Mediterranean Sea. Trace elements are of interest due to their persistence, toxicity, and potential for bioaccumulation. This research aims to assess the distribution and accumulation of trace elements in the muscle tissue of G. melastomus and investigate their potential impact on the deep-sea environment of the Mediterranean. The focused areas include the Ligurian Sea, the northern and central Tyrrhenian Sea, the southern Tyrrhenian Sea, the Ionian Sea, the Pantelleria Waters, and the Gela Waters. Samples were collected following established protocols, and trace element analysis was conducted using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. The study provides data on the concentrations of 17 trace elements, namely aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, copper, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, zinc, selenium, strontium, lead, chromium, iron, barium, bismuth, and uranium. The findings contribute to a better understanding of trace element bioaccumulation patterns in elasmobranch species, specifically G. melastomus, and highlight the potential risks associated with chemical contamination in the Mediterranean Sea. This research emphasizes the importance of studying the impacts of pollutants on marine organisms, particularly those occupying key ecological roles, like sharks, to support effective conservation and management strategies.
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- Samira Gallo
- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 87036 Rende, Italy
- Department of Integrative Marine Ecology, Genoa Marine Centre, Anton Dohrn Zoological Station, 16126 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Integrative Marine Ecology, Genoa Marine Centre, Anton Dohrn Zoological Station, 16126 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Napoli Federico II, Complesso Universitario di Monte Sant'Angelo, 80134 Naples, Italy
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- Institute for Biological Resources and Marine Biotechnology (IRBIM), National Research Council CNR, Via Luigi Vaccara 61, 91026 Mazara del Vallo, Italy
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- Institute for Biological Resources and Marine Biotechnology (IRBIM), National Research Council CNR, Via Luigi Vaccara 61, 91026 Mazara del Vallo, Italy
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- Institute for Biological Resources and Marine Biotechnology (IRBIM), National Research Council CNR, Via Luigi Vaccara 61, 91026 Mazara del Vallo, Italy
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- Institute for Biological Resources and Marine Biotechnology (IRBIM), National Research Council CNR, Via Luigi Vaccara 61, 91026 Mazara del Vallo, Italy
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- Institute for Biological Resources and Marine Biotechnology (IRBIM), National Research Council CNR, Via Luigi Vaccara 61, 91026 Mazara del Vallo, Italy
- Marine Biology and Fisheries Laboratory of Fano, Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Bologna, Viale Adriatico 1/n, 61032 Fano, Italy
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- Department of Environment, Earth and Physical Sciences, Siena University, Via Mattioli 4, 53100 Siena, Italy
- Consorzio per il Centro Interuniversitario di Biologia Marina ed Ecologia Applicata "G. Bacci" (CIBM), Viale N. Sauro 4, 57128 Livorno, Italy
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- Department of Environment, Earth and Physical Sciences, Siena University, Via Mattioli 4, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Department of Environment, Earth and Physical Sciences, Siena University, Via Mattioli 4, 53100 Siena, Italy
- Environmental Protection Agency-Tuscany Region (ARPAT), Via Marradi 114, 57126 Livorno, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 87036 Rende, Italy
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, Via P. Bucci, 87036 Rende, Italy
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Briand MJ, Herlory O, Briant N, Brach-Papa C, Boissery P, Bouchoucha M. The French Mussel Watch: More than two decades of chemical contamination survey in Mediterranean coastal waters. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2023; 191:114901. [PMID: 37058830 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.114901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Active biomonitoring of chemical contamination (e.g., Cd, Hg, Pb, DDT, PCB, PAH) in French Mediterranean coastal waters has been performed for more than two decades. This study aimed at presenting the current contamination in 2021 and the temporal evolution of concentrations from 2000. Based on a relative spatial comparison, low concentrations were measured in 2021 at most sites (>83 %). Also, several stations with moderate to high levels were highlighted in the vicinity of major urban industrial centers (e.g., Marseille, Toulon) and near river mouths (e.g., Rhône, Var). Over the last 20 years, no major trend was revealed, mostly, especially for the relative high-level sites. This likely constant contamination over time, plus slight increases of metallic elements at a few sites, still raise questions on the efforts that remain to be made. The decreasing trends of organic compounds, in particular PAH, provide evidence of the efficiency of some management actions.
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- Marine J Briand
- Ifremer, Laboratoire Environnement Ressources Provence Azur Corse, CS 20330, F-83507 La Seyne Sur Mer, France
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- Ifremer, Laboratoire Environnement Ressources Provence Azur Corse, CS 20330, F-83507 La Seyne Sur Mer, France.
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- Ifremer, Unité Contamination Chimique des Ecosystèmes Marins, F-44311 Nantes, France
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- Ifremer, Laboratoire Environnement Ressources Provence Azur Corse, CS 20330, F-83507 La Seyne Sur Mer, France
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- Agence de l'Eau Rhône Méditerranée Corse - Délégation Paca Corse, F-13001 Marseille, France
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- Ifremer, Laboratoire Environnement Ressources Provence Azur Corse, CS 20330, F-83507 La Seyne Sur Mer, France
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