Lead (Pb) is a non-essential metal. Its occurrence in the environment is related principally to
anthropogenic contamination. Pb is toxic to aquatic organisms and can provoke damage to …

A multibiomarker approach was carried out for the first time in the South Portuguese Coast
using Mytilus galloprovincialis, to assess environmental quality, establish if there are …

Bivalves are known to be contaminated with pollutants, particularly heavy metals, making
them less suitable for human consumption. They are frequently used as bioindicators to …

Biochemical and molecular responses were evaluated in oysters Crassostrea brasiliana
collected from three oyster farms, at Guaratuba Bay, southern Brazil, forming a pollutant …

Metals are persistent pollutants, able to accumulate in the biota and magnify in trophic web.
In the specific case of cadmium contamination, it has been the subject of considerable …

The peer-reviewed literature on the health and ecological effects of lead (Pb) indicates
common effects and underlying modes of action across multiple organisms for several …

Lead is a priority pollutant introduced in the aquatic environment by different sources
commonly located in estuarine regions, such as ports, marinas and industries …

The environmental quality of the southwest Iberian coast was assessed in different areas
(Ria Formosa Lagoon, Guadiana Estuary and Cádiz Bay) focusing on metal contamination …

The present work integrates the active biomonitoring (ABM) concept in mussels Mytilus
galloprovincialis from the South coast of Portugal transplanted during 28 days between two …

Lead is a natural component of aquatic ecosystems with no known biological role and is
highly toxic. Its toxicity stems from its ability to mimic biologically important metals and to …