Environmental estrogens (EEs) have received extensive attention because they interfere
with biological endocrine and reproduction systems by mimicking, antagonizing, or …

Filter-feeder organisms such as oyster and mussels are exposed to particles like
microplastics (MPs). Although widely used to monitor MPs contamination, little is known …

This study aimed to report personal protective equipment (PPE) contamination in Santos
beaches (Brazil) using standardized procedures for the first time while comparing two …

Environmental impacts are currently linked to smoking cigarette behavior, as cigarette butts
(CBs) represent the most common litter item in natural areas. Despite this, even the best …

Pollution of coastal areas play an important role in anthropocentric issues. Thus, several
analytical tools were developed and optimized in recent years aiming to improve the …

Despite the fact that the occurrence of emerging contaminants in the environment has
become frequent in recent decades, the seasonal dynamics of contaminants in different …

Abstract Seasonal distribution of Marine Litter (ML) on Santos beaches was assessed using
a citizen science strategy. Plastics and cigarette butts (CB) were the dominant items in all …

The presence and distribution of ketoprofen, fenoprofen, diclofenac ibuprofen, naproxen,
gemfibrozil, clofibric acid, estrone, 17 β-estradiol, 17 α-ethinylestradiol, and carbamazepine …

Anthropogenic litter (AL) distribution was assessed on beaches presenting different levels of
urban occupation at Santos Estuarine System. Plastics and cigarette butts were the items …

Due to strong endocrine disrupting effects, steroids in the environment have attracted
substantial attention, with studies mostly focusing on the parent steroids. Here, we …