The presence of contaminants, including metals, in the environment is known to pose a
threat to both the health and life of organisms. Vanadium (V), whose numerous adverse …

The Derwent estuary, in south east Tasmania, is highly contaminated with heavy metals,
mainly due to past industrial pollution. This study sought to determine the extent of …

Patagonia is one of the last pristine regions on the southern hemisphere. The impact of rare
earth element (REEs) and trace elements (TEs) in this region have received little attention …

Birds are bioindicators for research on the relationship between environmental heavy metal
concentration levels and accumulation levels in bird tissues. We use roadkill samples …

Various anthropogenic activities have resulted in concentration of heavy metals and
contamination of surrounding environments. Historically, heavy metal contamination at the …

Open-pit mining operations are hailed for safe working conditions for miners as well as
economically and logistically favourable outcomes for mining companies. However …

Trace element contamination (17 elements; Be, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Mo, Cd,
Ba, Hg, Tl, and Pb) of live (feather samples only) and deceased (feather and tissue samples) …

The decline in animal population with resulting risk of eventual disruption of ecosystem
functioning has necessitated moves towards non-invasive sampling methods for …

Marine mammals found at the top of the trophic pyramid are excellent bioindicators of
pollutants in the marine environment, the concentrations of which increase along with the …

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exhibit widespread global distribution, extending
to remote regions including Antarctica. Despite potential adverse effects on seabirds, PFAS …