Chlorinated organic pollutants (COPs) were widely detected in anaerobic environments
while there is limited understanding of their pollution status and potential environmental …

Abstract Protected Areas (PAs) are locations for conservation, internationally recognized for
their natural, ecological, and/or cultural values. Human presence in PAs is generally limited …

This preliminary investigation aimed to detect concentrations of chlorinated pesticides and
PCBs in 40 sediment samples from three desert oases located in Kharga, Dakhla and …

Abstract Microplastic (< 5 mm; MP) pollution has been an emerging threat for marine
ecosystems around the globe with increasing evidence that even the world's most remote …

Abstract Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) have been identified as a significant factor
driving declines in wildlife populations. These contaminants exhibit a dual tendency to …

Emerging pollutants have been ubiquitously found in environmental compartments, while
there is scarce information about these substances and their effects on health status in wild …

This study assessed the human footprint on the chemical pollution of Antarctic waters by
characterizing inorganic chemicals and selected organic anthropogenic contaminants of …

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are categorized as a group of brominated flame
retardants that cause hazardous health impacts but are still being used consistently …

Abstract The Ross Sea Marine Protected Area (RS-MPA) hosts endemic species that have to
cope with multiple threats, including chemical contamination. Adèlie penguin is considered …

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are a family of 209 congeners listed as Persistent Organic
Pollutants in the Stockholm Convention. Although there has been a lot of focus on those …