Spatial distribution and ecological risk assessment of residual organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in South American marine environments
Abstract Purpose of Review Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) have been intensely used
and produced in South America. Although they were banned before the year 2000 …
and produced in South America. Although they were banned before the year 2000 …
Occurrence, sources and environmental risk assessment of organic micropollutants in coastal sediments from the Atacama Region (Chile)
ML Tovar-Salvador, MG Pintado-Herrera… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nowadays, there is still a scientific knowledge gap regarding occurrence and distribution of
organic contaminants in remote areas. In this study, we have monitored for the first time the …
organic contaminants in remote areas. In this study, we have monitored for the first time the …
Persistent Organic Pollutants and Mercury in Genetically Identified Inner Estuary Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Residents of the Guayaquil Gulf, Ecuador …
The bottlenose dolphin is one of the most common cetaceans found in the coastal waters,
estuaries, and mangroves of Ecuador. However, its population size is gradually declining in …
estuaries, and mangroves of Ecuador. However, its population size is gradually declining in …
Persistence, bioaccumulation and vertical transfer of pollutants in long-finned pilot whales stranded in Chilean Patagonia
Long-finned pilot whales (LFPW) are cetaceans with strong social groups often involved in
mass strandings worldwide. However, these beachings occur for reasons that are not fully …
mass strandings worldwide. However, these beachings occur for reasons that are not fully …
Influence of Life-History Parameters on Persistent Organic Pollutant Concentrations in Blubber of Eastern North Pacific Gray Whales (Eschrichtius robustus)
KRR Hayes, GM Ylitalo, TA Anderson… - … science & technology, 2022 - ACS Publications
Exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) can significantly impact marine mammal
health, reproduction, and fitness. This study addresses a significant 20-year gap in gray …
health, reproduction, and fitness. This study addresses a significant 20-year gap in gray …
Environmental Pollutants Modulate Transcriptional Activity of Nuclear Receptors of Whales In Vitro
K Lühmann, R Lille-Langøy, L Øygarden… - Environmental …, 2020 - ACS Publications
This study reports the transcriptional activity of fin (Balaenoptera physalus) and blue whale
(Balaenoptera musculus) peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARG) …
(Balaenoptera musculus) peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARG) …
Ecotoxicological characterization of type C killer whales from Terra Nova Bay (Ross Sea, Antarctica): molecular biomarkers, legacy, and emerging persistent organic …
Among killer whale forms, type C is a fish-eating form and is the most common in the Ross
Sea. In the austral summer 2015, a study was conducted to evaluate the toxicological …
Sea. In the austral summer 2015, a study was conducted to evaluate the toxicological …
The Commerson's dolphin as Subantarctic sentinel of POPs: Insights into the pollutant status in one of the southernmost coastal areas of the globe
I Cáceres-Saez, E Santos-Neto, G Cassini… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are halogenated contaminants found globally.
Cetaceans are impacted by these pollutants, and nowadays, it is essential to understand …
Cetaceans are impacted by these pollutants, and nowadays, it is essential to understand …
First evaluation of legacy persistent organic pollutant contamination status of stranded Yangtze finless porpoises along the Yangtze River Basin, China
Yangtze finless porpoises (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis), inhabiting the
Yangtze River, are an endangered species in China. They are threatened by various kinds …
Yangtze River, are an endangered species in China. They are threatened by various kinds …
Serratia‐based toxin cluster elements are associated with a type I fimbria
A soil bacterium in the Serratia genus, carrying a 153 kb conjugative amber disease‐
associated plasmid (pADAP), is commercially exploited for population control of the New …
associated plasmid (pADAP), is commercially exploited for population control of the New …