Estuarine environments, which are complex and sensitive coastal system, and are the final
receptacle of several human wastes. Consequently, biomonitoring contaminants, such as …

Petroleum activity and the dumping of domestic and industrial sewage are important sources
of mercury (Hg) contamination in the aquatic environment. Thus, this article aimed to …

Guanabara Bay (GB) is a highly contaminated estuarine system and an important fishing
area in Southeastern Brazil. In this regard, knowledge concerning the association of certain …

Mercury (Hg) contamination has increased in the last decades, resulting in human
consumption concerns mainly in developing countries. In this context, this study aimed to …

Titanium (Ti) is considered a contaminant of emerging interest, as it displays toxic potential
and has been increasingly employed in everyday products, pharmaceuticals, and food …

This study aimed to examine the benthic structure of Guanabara Bay's (GB) rocky shores
through Functional Diversity (FD) perspective. Over a five-year period, benthic communities …

Mercury (Hg) contamination on the Brazilian southeast coast has been highlighted,
especially in relation to species of commercial importance. This study aimed to quantify the …

Sepetiba Bay (SB) is one of the Brazilian coastal regions most impacted by anthropogenic
activities due to increased population density, the installation of tourist and industrial mega …

Callinectes danae and C. ornatus are economically important species in several countries,
including Brazil. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the L 50 of these species using …

The aquatic environment is a target for several chemical pollutants, including many toxic
metals, such as mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), and lead (Pb). These are three important toxic …