We reviewed over 226 studies dealing with arsenic (As) in water bodies (124 sites or
regions; 5,834 samples), soils (44; 2,700), sediments (56; 765), rocks (6; 85), mine waste …

Abstract The Gulf of California (GC) is an unique large ecosystem characterized by its rich
biodiversity, high biological productivity and endemism of marine life. However, as many …

Marine ecosystems are constantly being threatened by contaminants produced by human
activities. There is an urge to better understand their impacts on marine organisms and …

Bioindicator species are increasingly valuable in environmental pollution monitoring, and
elasmobranch species include many suitable candidates for that role. By measuring …

Marine biodiversity is threatened by several anthropogenic pressures. Pollution deriving
from the discharge of chemical contaminants in the sea represents one of the main threats to …

Chemical pollution is a major threat to marine ecosystems, and top predators such as most
shark species are extremely vulnerable to being exposed and accumulating contaminants …

Marine pollution, due to the regular discharge of contaminants by various anthropogenic
sources, is a growing problem that imposes detrimental influences on natural species …

Cartilaginous fish include sharks, rays, skates, sawfish, and chimaeras. Their habitat ranges
from shallow coastal waters to deep ocean floors, estuarine areas as well as rivers and …

Background Elasmobranchs are particularly vulnerable to environmental metal
contamination, accumulating these contaminants at high rates and excreting them slowly …

In the Gulf of California; mineral deposits have contributed to high metal contents in coastal
environments. This study examined cadmium; lead; copper; zinc; and iron contents in three …