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Çiftçi N, Ayas D. Elemental Composition and Health Risk Assessment of Deep-Sea Teleost's of the Levantine Basin. Biol Trace Elem Res 2024:10.1007/s12011-024-04298-y. [PMID: 38970712 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-024-04298-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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The determination of metal(loid) (As, Fe, Al, Sr, Zn, Pb, Mn, Cu, Cr, and Cd) levels in the muscle tissue of 23 different deep-sea bony fish sampled off Mersin Bay (NE Levantine Basin) and the assessment of health risks for human consumption were aimed. Tissue metal(loid) concentrations were determined as dry weight and analyzed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The tissue metal(loid) concentrations (µg g dw) were converted to wet weight prior to health risk assessment calculations. Standard mathematical formulas were used to determine the health risk assessment. There was a statistically significant difference between the fish species in terms of tissue metal(loid) levels (p < 0.05). The highest metal(loid) level was found in C. sloani among other species. As and Fe had the highest and Cd the lowest tissue concentrations in the examined species (p < 0.05). The relationships between the metal(loid)s analyzed in the tissue were significant (p < 0.01;0.05). Fe had an antagonistic effect with Cd, while other metal(loid)s had a synergetic effect with each other. Risk assessment analyses were performed for the consumable species, and it was found that the estimated daily and weekly intakes were below the tolerable limits established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The target hazard quotient (THQ) values exceeded the threshold of 1 (THQ > 1) only for As. The target cancer risk (TCR) was below the tolerable limits (> 10-5) except for As, Cd, and Al.
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- Nuray Çiftçi
- Faculty of Fisheries, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Fisheries, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey
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Xie J, Wu Q, Tao L, Wu F, Tu S, Chen D, Lin T, Li T. Essential and non-essential elements in tuna and billfish around the world: Distribution patterns and influencing factors. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2023; 196:115587. [PMID: 37797540 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115587] [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: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Tuna and billfish are widely distributed in oceans worldwide. Their survival is relied on a decent share of essential and non-essential elements. We conducted a comprehensive evaluation of essential and non-essential elements in livers of tuna and billfish collected from global oceans. The individual element consistently shown similar orders of magnitude in both tuna and billfish, with essential elements generally being 1-3 orders of magnitude higher than non-essential elements. Various physicochemical properties and behaviors contributed to four distinct clusters of these elements. Also, element distribution pattern indicated the presence of four sample groups based on regions and categories. Nine elements served as characteristic indicators. Among them, fish category was the most important influencing factor. Hg, Fe, Tl, Co, and Se were influenced by body size, trophic level, and feeding habits. Ni was influenced by sampling regions, while Mg, Mn and As were influenced by body size and local primary production.
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- Jingqian Xie
- College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China.
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- College of Marine Sciences, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Marine Sciences, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- Zhejiang Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Key Laboratory of Sustainable Utilization of Technology Research for Fishery Resource of Zhejiang Province, Zhoushan 316021, China.
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Queirós JP, Machado JF, Pereira E, Bustamante P, Carvalho L, Soares E, Stevens DW, Xavier JC. Antarctic toothfish Dissostichus mawsoni as a bioindicator of trace and rare earth elements in the Southern Ocean. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 321:138134. [PMID: 36780994 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138134] [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: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The Antarctic toothfish Dissostichus mawsoni is a Southern Ocean long-lived top predator which is regularly captured on an annual fishery operating in the region. By its biological and ecological characteristics, it is a potential bioindicator for the concentrations of trace and rare earth elements in the Antarctic. As these elements are mainly transferred through the diet and a deficiency or excess of these elements can lead to diverse health problems, it is important to measure their concentrations on the organisms. This study provides, for the first time, the concentration of 27 trace (major essential, minor essential and non-essential) and rare earth elements in the muscle of D. mawsoni captured in three areas of the Amundsen and Dumont D'Urville Seas (Antarctica). Major essential elements had the highest concentrations, with potassium (K) as the most concentrated, and rare earth elements the lowest. Significant differences between areas were found for most of the studied elements. No bioaccumulation nor biomagnification potential was found for the studied elements, with several elements decreasing concentrations towards larger individuals. Decreasing trends are related with the different habitats occupied by D. mawsoni through their life, suggesting that elements' concentrations in the water is determinant for the concentrations in this top predator, and/or there is a dilution effect as the fish grows. Our results also support that Se presents a detoxification potential for Hg in D. mawsoni, but only when Hg concentrations are higher to unhealthy levels. This study supports D. mawsoni as a potential bioindicator for the concentrations of the different trace and rare earth elements in the Southern Ocean, though only when comparing individuals of similar size/age, but also to evaluate annual changes on their concentrations. Furthermore, D. mawsoni can be a good source of major essential elements to humans with concentrations of major essential elements above some of other marine fish worldwide.
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- José P Queirós
- University of Coimbra, Marine and Environmental Research Centre (MARE)/ Aquatic Research Network (ARNET), Department of Life Sciences, 3000-456, Coimbra, Portugal; British Antarctic Survey (BAS), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), High Cross, Madingley Road, CB3 0ET, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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- University of Coimbra, Marine and Environmental Research Centre (MARE)/ Aquatic Research Network (ARNET), Department of Life Sciences, 3000-456, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Departamento de Química & Laboratório Central de Análises, LAQV-REQUIMTE - Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry, Universidade de Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Littoral Environnement et Sociétés (LIENSs), UMR 7266 CNRS - La Rochelle Université, 2 Rue Olympe de Gouges, 17000, La Rochelle, France; Institut Universitaire de France (IUF), 1 Rue Descartes, 75005, Paris, France
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- Departamento de Química & Laboratório Central de Análises, LAQV-REQUIMTE - Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry, Universidade de Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Departamento de Química & Laboratório Central de Análises, LAQV-REQUIMTE - Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry, Universidade de Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), 401 Evans Bay Parade, Hataitai, 6021, Wellington, New Zealand
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- University of Coimbra, Marine and Environmental Research Centre (MARE)/ Aquatic Research Network (ARNET), Department of Life Sciences, 3000-456, Coimbra, Portugal; British Antarctic Survey (BAS), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), High Cross, Madingley Road, CB3 0ET, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Luque PL, Artetxe-Arrate I, Bidegain G, Sakai S, Claverie F, Pécheyran C, Fraile I, Murua H, Varela JL, Medina A, Arrizabalaga H. Chemical signatures in fin spine edge of Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) can serve as habitat markers of geographically distinct marine environments. Heliyon 2022; 8:e11757. [DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e11757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Desjardins K, Khadra M, Caron A, Ponton DE, Rosabal M, Amyot M. Significance of chemical affinity on metal subcellular distribution in yellow perch (Perca flavescens) livers from Lake Saint-Pierre (QUEBEC, Canada). ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 312:120077. [PMID: 36057325 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The subcellular partitioning approach provides useful information on the location of metals within cells and is often used on organisms with high levels of bioaccumulation to establish relationships between the internal concentration and the potential toxicity of metals. Relatively little is known about the subcellular partitioning of metals in wild fish with low bioaccumulation levels in comparison with those from higher contaminated areas. This study aims to examine the subcellular partitioning of various metals considering their chemical affinity and essentiality at relatively low contamination levels. Class A (Y, Sr), class B (Cu, Cd, MeHg), and borderline (Fe, Mn) metal concentrations were measured in livers and subcellular fractions of yellow perch (n = 21) collected in Lake Saint-Pierre, QC, Canada. The results showed that all metals, apart from MeHg, were distributed among subcellular fractions according to their chemical affinity. More than 60% of Y, Sr, Fe, and Mn were found in the metal-sensitive fractions. Cd and Cu were largely associated with the metallothionein-like proteins and peptides (60% and 67% respectively) whereas MeHg was found mainly in the metal-sensitive fractions (86%). In addition, the difference between the subcellular distribution of Cu and other essential metals like Fe and Mn denotes that, although the essentiality of some metals is a determinant of their subcellular distribution, the chemical affinity of metals is also a key driver. The similarity of the subcellular partitioning results with previous studies on yellow perch and other fish species from higher contaminated areas supports the idea that metals are distributed in the cellular environment according to their chemical properties regardless of the bioaccumulation gradient.
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- Kimberley Desjardins
- Groupe interuniversitaire en limnologie et en environnement aquatique (GRIL), Département de sciences biologiques, Complexe des sciences, Université de Montréal, 1375 Avenue Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, Montréal, Québec, H2V 0B3, Canada
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- Groupe interuniversitaire en limnologie et en environnement aquatique (GRIL), Département de sciences biologiques, Complexe des sciences, Université de Montréal, 1375 Avenue Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, Montréal, Québec, H2V 0B3, Canada
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- Groupe interuniversitaire en limnologie et en environnement aquatique (GRIL), Département de sciences biologiques, Complexe des sciences, Université de Montréal, 1375 Avenue Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, Montréal, Québec, H2V 0B3, Canada
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- Groupe interuniversitaire en limnologie et en environnement aquatique (GRIL), Département de sciences biologiques, Complexe des sciences, Université de Montréal, 1375 Avenue Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, Montréal, Québec, H2V 0B3, Canada
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- Groupe interuniversitaire en limnologie et en environnement aquatique (GRIL), Département des sciences biologiques, Université du Québec à Montréal, C.P., 8888, Succursale Centre-Ville, Montréal, Québec, H3C 3P8, Canada
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- Groupe interuniversitaire en limnologie et en environnement aquatique (GRIL), Département de sciences biologiques, Complexe des sciences, Université de Montréal, 1375 Avenue Thérèse-Lavoie-Roux, Montréal, Québec, H2V 0B3, Canada.
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Correia E, Granadeiro JP, Vale C, Catry T. Linking trophic ecology with element concentrations in a coastal fish community of the Bijagós Archipelago, West Africa. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2022; 178:113555. [PMID: 35339058 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113555] [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: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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We report the concentration of 13 elements in the muscle and liver of 17 coastal fish species of the Bijagós Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau, and link element concentrations to trophic ecology as assessed by carbon (δ13C) and nitrogen (δ15N) stable isotopes. We found higher concentrations of Hg, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, Se and As in liver as compared to muscle tissue, and the opposite pattern for Sr and Ca in all fish species. The concentration of Hg and Se in muscle samples increased significantly with δ15N, suggesting a biomagnification of these elements in this food chain. The concentrations of Ca and Sr, Fe and Cr, Ca and Mn, and Fe and Mn were positively correlated to each other in more than 50% of the studied species. Fish constitute the most important animal protein source for people in Guinea-Bissau, and thus assessing the concentrations of potentially toxic elements is relevant for human health.
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- Edna Correia
- Centro de Estudos do Ambiente e do Mar, Departamento de Biologia Animal, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal.
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- Centro de Estudos do Ambiente e do Mar, Departamento de Biologia Animal, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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- IPMA - Divisão de Oceanografia e Ambiente Marinho, Instituto Português Do Mar da Atmosfera, I.P., Avenida Doutor Alfredo Magalhães Ramalho, 6, 1495-165 Algés, Portugal
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- Centro de Estudos do Ambiente e do Mar, Departamento de Biologia Animal, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal
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Majlesi S, Akkanen J, Roivainen P, Tuovinen TS, Sorvari J, Naarala J, Juutilainen J. Transfer of elements relevant to radioactive waste into chironomids and fish in boreal freshwater bodies. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 791:148218. [PMID: 34119794 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Information on transfer of elements and their radionuclides is essential for radioecological modeling. In the present study, we investigated the transfer of Cl, Co, Mo, Ni, Se, Sr, U and Zn in a boreal freshwater food chain. These elements were selected on the basis that they have important radionuclides that might be released into the biosphere from various stages of the nuclear fuel cycle. Water, sediment, chironomid larvae (Chironomus sp.), roach (Rutilus rutilus) and perch (Perca fluviatilis) were sampled from two ponds near a former uranium mine and one reference pond located further away from the mining area. Concentrations measured in water, sediment and the three animal species indicated the importance of sediment as a source of uptake for most of the elements (but not Cl). This should be considered in radioecological models, which conventionally predict concentration in aquatic organisms from concentration in water. The results also show that the assumption of linear transfer (constant concentration ratio) may not be valid for elements into fish. The results of this study show that further basic research is needed to understand the fundamental processes involved in transfer of elements into freshwater organisms in order to develop radioecological models.
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- Soroush Majlesi
- Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, PO Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland.
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- Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, PO Box 111, FI-80101 Joensuu, Finland
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- Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, PO Box 14, FI-00811 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, PO Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, PO Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland; Department of Biology, University of Turku, FI-20014 Turku, Finland
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- Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, PO Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, PO Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland
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Nikolić D, Skorić S, Janković S, Hegediš A, Djikanović V. Age-specific accumulation of toxic metal(loid)s in northern pike (Esox lucius) juveniles. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2021; 193:229. [PMID: 33772653 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-021-09004-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Northern pike specimens of 0+, 1+, and 2+ age classes were collected in June 2013 from the Vizelj channel near Belgrade (Serbia). Inductively coupled plasma optical spectrometry (ICP-OES) and atomic absorption spectrometer SpectrAA 220 were used for analyzing concentrations of As, Cr, Cd, Co, Cu, Fe, Sr, Pb, and Zn, as well as Hg in muscle, gills, and liver. Metal pollution index (MPI) was calculated. Concentrations of As, Cd, Co, and Pb were below the limit of detection. Concentrations of Cu, Hg, and Zn in muscle did not exceed the maximum allowed concentrations. The gills were tissue which was most affected by pollution. The highest concentrations of Fe in muscle, Cr and Fe in gills, and Hg, Sr, and Zn in liver were recorded in 0+ individuals, as well as Zn in gills of 2+ individuals. On contrary, the lowest concentrations were recorded for Zn in gills of 0+ individuals, Hg in gills of 1+ individuals, and Fe in muscle, Cr and Sr in gills, and Zn in liver of 2+ individuals. Regarding age classes, 2+ juveniles had the highest MPI values for all tissues. Correlations between the metal(loid) accumulation and fish condition were not significant, as well as between fish length and weight and Cu and Hg in muscle, Cu, Hg, and Sr in gills, and Cu, Cr, and Fe in liver. Results indicated that young individuals were more sensitive to pollution, but older fish showed higher overall bioaccumulation of toxic elements analyzed in this study.
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- Dušan Nikolić
- Department of Biology and Inland Waters Protection, University of Belgrade - Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, Kneza Višeslava 1, Belgrade, 11030, Serbia.
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- Department of Biology and Inland Waters Protection, University of Belgrade - Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, Kneza Višeslava 1, Belgrade, 11030, Serbia
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- Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology, Kaćanskog 13, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
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- Department of Biology and Inland Waters Protection, University of Belgrade - Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, Kneza Višeslava 1, Belgrade, 11030, Serbia
- University of Belgrade - Faculty of Biology, Studentski trg 16, Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
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- Department of Hydroecology and Water Protection, University of Belgrade - Institute for Biological Research "Siniša Stanković" - National Institute of Republic of Serbia, Bulevar despota Stefana 142, Belgrade, 11060, Serbia.
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Pastorino P, Zaccaroni A, Doretto A, Falasco E, Silvi M, Dondo A, Elia AC, Prearo M, Bona F. Functional Feeding Groups of Aquatic Insects Influence Trace Element Accumulation: Findings for Filterers, Scrapers and Predators from the Po Basin. BIOLOGY 2020; 9:biology9090288. [PMID: 32937870 PMCID: PMC7564872 DOI: 10.3390/biology9090288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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For this study, we measured the concentrations of 23 trace elements (Al, As, Ba, Bi, Cd, Cr, Co, Cu, Fe, Ga, Hg, In, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Se, Sr, Ti, Tl, V, and Zn) in the whole bodies of three functional feeding groups (FFG) (filterers-Hydropsychidae, scrapers-Heptageniidae, and predators-Odonata) of aquatic insects collected from two sites in the Po basin (Po Settimo and Malone Front, Northwest Italy) to determine: (a) how FFG influence trace element accumulations, (b) if scrapers accumulate higher elements compared to the other FFG, since they graze on periphyton, which represents one of the major sinks of metals, and (c) the potential use of macroinvertebrates to assess the bioavailability of trace elements in freshwater. The hierarchical clustering analysis generated three main groups based on trace element concentrations: the most abundant elements were Fe and Al, followed by Sr, In, Zn, V, Mo, and Cu. Tl was below the limit of detection (LOD) in all FFG. Ga was detected only in scrapers from both sites and Hg only in predators from Po Settimo. The principal component analysis showed that concentrations of Al, As, Bi, Cd, Co, Cr, Ga, Fe, In, Mn, Pb, Ni, and Sr were highest in scrapers, suggesting that trace elements accumulate from the ingestion of epilithic periphyton (biofilm). Odonata (predators) accumulate certain elements (Ba, Hg, Li, Se, V, Ti, and Zn) in higher concentrations by food ingestion composed of different aquatic organisms. Differently, Cu and Mo concentrations were the highest in filterers due to their bioavailability in the water column. Non-metric multidimensional scaling clearly differentiated the FFG based on their ability to accumulate trace elements. The findings from this study represent an important step toward the definition of an innovative approach based on trace element accumulation by macroinvertebrates.
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- Paolo Pastorino
- The Veterinary Medical Research Institute for Piemonte, Liguria and Valle d’Aosta, Via Bologna 148, 10154 Torino, Italy; (A.D.); (M.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0112686251
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Bologna, viale Vespucci 2, 47042 Cesenatico, Italy; (A.Z.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Sciences and Technological Innovation, University of Piemonte Orientale, Viale Teresa Michel 11, Italy—ALPSTREAM Research Centre Ostana (CN), 15121 Alessandria, Italy;
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Torino, via Accademia Albertina 13, Italy—ALPSTREAM Research Centre Ostana (CN), 10123 Torino, Italy; (E.F.); (F.B.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Science, University of Bologna, viale Vespucci 2, 47042 Cesenatico, Italy; (A.Z.); (M.S.)
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- The Veterinary Medical Research Institute for Piemonte, Liguria and Valle d’Aosta, Via Bologna 148, 10154 Torino, Italy; (A.D.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry Biology and Biotechnology, University of Perugia, via Elce di Sotto 8, 06123 Perugia, Italy;
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- The Veterinary Medical Research Institute for Piemonte, Liguria and Valle d’Aosta, Via Bologna 148, 10154 Torino, Italy; (A.D.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Torino, via Accademia Albertina 13, Italy—ALPSTREAM Research Centre Ostana (CN), 10123 Torino, Italy; (E.F.); (F.B.)
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Malov AI. Transformation of the chemical composition of surface waters in the area of the exploited Lomonosov diamond deposit (NW Russia). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:33620-33636. [PMID: 30276682 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-3308-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The specific objective of this study was to investigate the changes in the chemical composition of river waters during the exploitation of the Lomonosov diamond deposit and the danger of these changes for the ichthyofauna. It was found that the Ca-HCO3 composition of river water both upstream and downstream from the quarry was almost identical before discharge of the drainage waters into the river. In subsequent years, the water downstream from the quarry acquired a Na-HCO3 composition, and then a Na-HCO3-Cl composition and TDS increased by 2.5 times. With respect to Fe, Mn, and Mo, concentrations that are above the maximum permissible concentrations (MPCs) for fishery rivers are apparent. At the same time, elevated Fe and Mn concentrations are associated with the natural composition of river water. The negative influence of drainage waters is manifested only with respect to the high concentrations of Mo. An important role in increasing Mo concentrations in drainage waters is played by the processes of hydrolysis of sodium aluminosilicates and mixing of fresh water with salt water. The concentrations of Sr, B, Ba, V, and Cr in drainage waters are higher than those in surface waters. However, they generally do not exceed the concentrations of the current MPCs. The source of Cr, Ba, Ni, and V in the drainage waters can be the products of the kimberlite magmatism. The possible impacts of metals effects on fish are presented.
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- Alexander I Malov
- Federal Center for Integrated Arctic Research of Russian Academy of Sciences, 23 Severnoy Dviny Emb., Arkhangelsk, 163061, Russia.
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Fukuda SY, Iwamoto K, Atsumi M, Yokoyama A, Nakayama T, Ishida KI, Inouye I, Shiraiwa Y. Global searches for microalgae and aquatic plants that can eliminate radioactive cesium, iodine and strontium from the radio-polluted aquatic environment: a bioremediation strategy. JOURNAL OF PLANT RESEARCH 2013; 127:79-89. [PMID: 24346654 PMCID: PMC3889918 DOI: 10.1007/s10265-013-0596-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2013] [Accepted: 09/03/2013] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
Abstract
The Fukushima 1 Nuclear Power Plant accident in March 2011 released an enormously high level of radionuclides into the environment, a total estimation of 6.3 × 10¹⁷ Bq represented by mainly radioactive Cs, Sr, and I. Because these radionuclides are biophilic, an urgent risk has arisen due to biological intake and subsequent food web contamination in the ecosystem. Thus, urgent elimination of radionuclides from the environment is necessary to prevent substantial radiopollution of organisms. In this study, we selected microalgae and aquatic plants that can efficiently eliminate these radionuclides from the environment. The ability of aquatic plants and algae was assessed by determining the elimination rate of radioactive Cs, Sr and I from culture medium and the accumulation capacity of radionuclides into single cells or whole bodies. Among 188 strains examined from microalgae, aquatic plants and unidentified algal species, we identified six, three and eight strains that can accumulate high levels of radioactive Cs, Sr and I from the medium, respectively. Notably, a novel eustigmatophycean unicellular algal strain, nak 9, showed the highest ability to eliminate radioactive Cs from the medium by cellular accumulation. Our results provide an important strategy for decreasing radiopollution in Fukushima area.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shin-ya Fukuda
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572 Japan
| | - Koji Iwamoto
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572 Japan
| | - Mika Atsumi
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572 Japan
| | - Akiko Yokoyama
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572 Japan
| | - Takeshi Nakayama
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572 Japan
| | - Ken-ichiro Ishida
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572 Japan
| | - Isao Inouye
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572 Japan
| | - Yoshihiro Shiraiwa
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8572 Japan
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