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Jamal E, Reichelt-Brushett A, Gillmore M, Pearson B, Benkendorff K. Pesticide occurrence in a subtropical estuary, Australia: Complementary sampling methods. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 342:123084. [PMID: 38065335 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123084] [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: 03/02/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Monitoring pesticide run-off in the aquatic environment is ecologically important. Effective methods are required to detect the wide range of possible pesticides that enter estuaries from the surrounding catchment. Here, we investigate the occurrence of pesticides in the Richmond River estuary, Australia, and compare the effectiveness of using oysters and Chemcatcher® passive sampling devices against composite water samples. Samples were collected from six sites during two sampling periods: from January to March 2020 (4 weekly composite water samples and oyster collections) and from February to March 2021 (8 twice weekly composite water samples and Chemcatcher® deployment). Samples were analysed for up to 174 pesticides. A total of 21 pesticides were detected across all sites using all methods. The number of pesticides and mixture of pesticides detected in the 2020 sampling was higher in oyster samples than in water samples. In 2021, Chemcatcher® samplers detected more pesticides than in water samples. Herbicides were the most common in all samples. Insecticides and most fungicides were detected only in oysters and Chemcatcher®. Overall, the use of three complementary sampling approaches demonstrated a high level of pesticide input into the Richmond River estuary, highlighting the usefulness of oysters as biomonitors for some pesticides.
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- Endang Jamal
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, Australia; Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Pattimura University, Indonesia
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- Department of Planning and Environment, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Planning and Environment, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University, Australia; National Marine Science Centre, Southern Cross University, Australia
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Simon MP, Schatz M, Böhm L, Papp I, Grossart HP, Andersen TJ, Bálint M, Düring RA. Dissent in the sediment? Lake sediments as archives of short- and long-range impact of anthropogenic activities in northeastern Germany. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:85867-85888. [PMID: 37395875 PMCID: PMC10404210 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-28210-8] [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: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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The suitability of lake sediment cores to reconstruct past inputs, regional pollution, and usage patterns of pesticides has been shown previously. Until now, no such data exist for lakes in eastern Germany. Therefore, 10 sediment cores (length 1 m) of 10 lakes in eastern Germany, the territory of the former German Democratic Republic (GDR), were collected and cut into 5-10-mm layers. In each layer, concentrations of trace elements (TEs) As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, S, and Zn, as well as of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), i.e., dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH), were analyzed. A miniaturized solid-liquid extraction technique in conjunction with headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was used for the latter. The progression of TE concentrations over time is uniform. It follows a trans-regional pattern and is indicative of activity and policy making in West Germany before 1990 instead of those in the GDR. Of OCPs, only transformation products of DDT were found. Congener ratios indicate a mainly aerial input. In the lakes' profiles, several regional features and responses to national policies and measures are visible. Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethane (DDD) concentrations reflect the history of DDT use in the GDR. Lake sediments proved to be suitable to archive short- and long-range impacts of anthropogenic activity. Our data can be used to complement and validate other forms of environmental pollution long-term monitoring and to check for the efficiency of pollution countermeasures in the past.
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- Marcel Pierre Simon
- Institute of Soil Science and Soil Conservation, Research Centre for BioSystems, Land Use and Nutrition (iFZ), Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 26-32, 35392, Giessen, Germany.
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- Institute of Soil Science and Soil Conservation, Research Centre for BioSystems, Land Use and Nutrition (iFZ), Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 26-32, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Soil Science and Soil Conservation, Research Centre for BioSystems, Land Use and Nutrition (iFZ), Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 26-32, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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- Doctoral School of Chemistry, University of Debrecen, Egyetem Tér 1, Debrecen, 4032, Hungary
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- Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Dept. Plankton and Microbial Ecology, Zur alten Fischerhütte 2, OT Neuglobsow, 16775, Stechlin, Germany
- Institute for Biochemistry and Biology, Potsdam University, Maulbeerallee 2, 14469, Potsdam, Germany
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- Section for Geography, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen, Øster Voldgade 10, 1350, Copenhagen K, Denmark
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- Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre, Senckenberganlage 25, 60325, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- LOEWE Centre for Translational Biodiversity Genomics, Senckenberganlage 25, 60325, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Institute of Insect Biotechnology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 26-32, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Soil Science and Soil Conservation, Research Centre for BioSystems, Land Use and Nutrition (iFZ), Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 26-32, 35392, Giessen, Germany
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Griffin RA, Boyd A, Weinrauch A, Blewett TA. Invasive investigation: uptake and transport of l-leucine in the gill epithelium of crustaceans. CONSERVATION PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 11:coad015. [PMID: 37101703 PMCID: PMC10123864 DOI: 10.1093/conphys/coad015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Many aquatic species are well known as extremely successful invaders. The green crab (Carcinus maenas) is an arthropod native to European waters; however, it is now known to be a globally invasive species. Recently, it was discovered that the C. maenas could transport nutrients in the form of amino acids across their gill from the surrounding environment, a feat previously thought to be impossible in arthropods. We compared the ability for branchial amino acid transport of crustacean's native to Canadian Pacific waters to that of the invasive C. maenas, determining if this was a novel pathway in an extremely successful invasive species, or a shared trait among crustaceans. Active transport of l-leucine was exhibited in C. maenas, Metacarcinus gracilis, Metacarcinus magister, and Cancer productus across their gill epithelia. Carcinus maenas exhibited the highest maximum rate of branchial l-leucine transport at 53.7 ± 6.24 nmolg-1 h-1, over twice the rate of two native Canadian crustaceans. We also examined the influence of feeding, gill specificity, and organ accumulation of l-leucine. Feeding events displayed a heavy influence on the branchial transport rate of amino acids, increasing l-leucine transport rates by up to 10-fold in C. maenas. l-leucine displayed a significantly higher accumulation rate in the gills of C. maenas compared to the rest of the body at 4.15 ± 0.78 nmolg-1 h-1, with the stomach, hepatopancreas, eyestalks, muscle tissue, carapace and heart muscle exhibiting accumulation under 0.15 nmolg-1 h-1. For the first time, the novel transport of amino acids in Canadian native arthropods is described, suggesting that branchial amino acid transport is a shared trait among arthropods, contrary to existing literature. Further investigation is required to determine the influence of environmental temperature and salinity on transport in each species to outline any competitive advantages of the invasive C. maenas in a fluctuating estuarine environment.
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- Robert A Griffin
- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, 116 St & 85 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2R3
- Bamfield Marine Science Centre, 100 Pachena Rd, Bamfield BC, Canada V0R 1B0
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, 116 St & 85 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2R3
- Bamfield Marine Science Centre, 100 Pachena Rd, Bamfield BC, Canada V0R 1B0
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- Bamfield Marine Science Centre, 100 Pachena Rd, Bamfield BC, Canada V0R 1B0
- Deptarment of Biological Sciences, University of Manitoba, 66 Chancellors Cir, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, 116 St & 85 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2R3
- Bamfield Marine Science Centre, 100 Pachena Rd, Bamfield BC, Canada V0R 1B0
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Wang X, Zhang J, Zhong Y, Liu Y, Wu W. GIS-based spatial suitability assessment for pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas reef restoration: A case study of Laizhou Bay, China. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2023; 186:114416. [PMID: 36476964 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114416] [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: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The oyster reef restoration has raised concerns worldwide due to the advantage of alleviating eutrophication and other ecosystem services. The necessary prerequisite for oyster restoration is identifying suitable sites. A restoration suitability index model for C. gigas reefs was built by combining the Monte Carlo simulation, analytic hierarchy process, hydrodynamic modelling and geographic information systems and applied in Laizhou Bay (LZB), China. The model outputs and sensitivity analysis showed that the east coastal area, the southern part, and the western part of LZB were restoration sites with the maximum suitability, accounting for 15.3 % of LZB. The middle and northern parts of LZB were unsuitable sites restricted by water depth and flow velocity. Ship waterways and marine industries were the major factors causing degradation of the historically recorded oyster reefs. This model can support oyster restoration planning, and can be applied to other oyster species with adjusted indicator system.
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- Xinmeng Wang
- Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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- Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, PR China; Function Laboratory for Marine Fisheries Science and Food Production Processes, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (Qingdao), Qingdao 266200, PR China.
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- Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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- Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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- Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Qingdao 266071, PR China
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Piazzi L, Cecchi E, Cinti MF, Ceccherelli G. Extreme events and conservation of subtidal habitats: Effects of a rainfall flood on coralligenous reefs. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2021; 165:112106. [PMID: 33548681 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112106] [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: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The increase of the intensity and frequency of rainfall-dominated flood is considered a main effect of climate change. The present study evaluated the effect of a rainfall flood event on coralligenous reefs. The flooded site was compared to three control sites using a Before/After-Control/Impact (BACI) design. Sites were sampled using the STAR (STAndaRdized coralligenous evaluation procedure) approach and three ecological indices (ESCA, COARSE and ISLA) were calculated. At the disturbed site the number of species per sample, beta diversity, sensitivity levels of assemblages and the values of the three indices were lower after the flooding event, while the same variables did not decrease at the control sites. Algal turf and Dictyotales increased at the disturbed sites after the flood event, while Udoteaceae, erect sponges, bryozoans and Corallium rubrum decreased. This study provides evidence for identifying floods as a further cause of degradation for the coralligenous reef assemblages.
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- L Piazzi
- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia, Università di Sassari, Via Piandanna 4, 07100 Sassari, Italy.
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- ARPAT - Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione Ambientale della Toscana, Via Marradi 114, 57126 Livorno, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia, Università di Sassari, Via Piandanna 4, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica e Farmacia, Università di Sassari, Via Piandanna 4, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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Iliff SM, Wilczek ER, Harris RJ, Bouldin R, Stoner EW. Evidence of microplastics from benthic jellyfish (Cassiopea xamachana) in Florida estuaries. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2020; 159:111521. [PMID: 32763558 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Revised: 07/25/2020] [Accepted: 07/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Plastic pollution is a concern in many nearshore ecosystems, and it is critical to understand how microplastics (plastics <5 mm in length) affect nearshore marine biota. Here, we report the presence of microplastics in the benthic, upside-down jellyfish (Cassiopea xamachana) across three estuaries in south Florida. Microplastics were recovered from Cassiopea using an acid digestion, then enumerated via microscopy, and identified using micro Fourier-transform interferometer (μFTIR) analysis. Out of 115 specimens analyzed, 77% contained microplastics. Bell diameter and number of plastics per individual varied significantly across locations with the highest plastic densities and bell diameter observed in individuals from Big Pine Key, followed by Jupiter, and Sarasota. μFTIR analysis confirmed that synthetic microfibers were the dominant microplastic measured at all three locations and may indicate Cassiopea as potential sinks of microplastic. Cassiopea may be used as bioindicators of microplastic contamination in the future, allowing for potential plastic pollution mitigation.
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- Samantha M Iliff
- Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Michigan, 1105 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA; Florida Atlantic University Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, 5353 Parkside Dr., Jupiter, FL 33458, USA.
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- Department of Natural and Applied Sciences, Bentley University, 175 Forest St, North Waltham, MA 02452, USA.
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- Florida Atlantic University Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, 5353 Parkside Dr., Jupiter, FL 33458, USA; Loxahatchee River District, WildPine Ecological Laboratory, 2500 Jupiter Park Dr., Jupiter, FL 33458, USA.
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- Department of Natural and Applied Sciences, Bentley University, 175 Forest St, North Waltham, MA 02452, USA.
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- Department of Natural and Applied Sciences, Bentley University, 175 Forest St, North Waltham, MA 02452, USA.
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