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Usanase G, Azema N, Bitouri YE, Souche JC, Gonzalez C. Contribution of settling measurements to the study of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons' (PAHs) mobilisation during resuspension of PAHs-associated sediment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:68349-68363. [PMID: 34272663 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15236-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This paper aims to investigate the effect of the settling behaviour of sediment particles during resuspension on the mobilisation of pollutants such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Sediments were collected in different areas (basin, channel, beach) of a Mediterranean harbour, located in the south of France (the Grau du Roi harbour), and then separated into different size fractions: large (80-1000 μm), intermediate (40-80 μm), and fine (< 40 μm). Total PAHs concentrations in the initial sediment ranged from 320 to 1043 μg kg-1. Study of the settling behaviour of the PAH-contaminated sediment revealed two sedimentation regimes: sedimentation by mass, which exhibits a sharp interface between the supernatant and the deposit, and sedimentation by clarification with no interface. It appears that sediment particles settle either by the clarification regime or by a combination of the two sedimentation regimes, depending on the size fraction. Particle size distribution monitoring during the settling process allowed the identification of sediment particles less than 20 μm which remain in the water column up to 20 min after resuspension and appear to be the ones that can potentially mobilise PAHs.
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- Gisèle Usanase
- LMGC, IMT Mines Alès, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, Alès, France
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- LMGC, IMT Mines Alès, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, Alès, France
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Tamburini E, Doni L, Lussu R, Meloni F, Cappai G, Carucci A, Casalone E, Mastromei G, Vitali F. Impacts of Anthropogenic Pollutants on Benthic Prokaryotic Communities in Mediterranean Touristic Ports. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:1234. [PMID: 32655521 PMCID: PMC7326019 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.01234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Ports and marinas are central nodes in transport network and play a strategic role in coastal development. They receive pollution from land-based sources, marine traffic and port infrastructures on one side and constitute a potential pollution source for the adjacent coastal areas on the other. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of organic and inorganic co-contamination on the prokaryotic communities in sediments from three Mediterranean ports. The structure and composition of the bacterial and archaeal communities were assessed by targeted metagenomic analysis of the 16S rRNA gene, and the links of prokaryotic communities with environmental and pollution variables were investigated. The harbors presented pronounced site-specificity in the environmental properties and pollution status. Consistently, the structure of archaeal and bacterial communities in surface sediments exhibited a strong spatial variation among the three investigated ports. On the contrary, a wide overlap in composition of prokaryotic assemblages among sites was found, but local variation in the community composition and loss of prokaryotic diversity was highlighted in a heavily impacted port sector near a shipyard. We provided evidences that organic matter, metals and PAHs as well as temperature and salinity play a strong role in structuring benthic bacterial communities significantly contributing to the understanding of their responses to anthropogenic perturbations in marine coastal areas. Among metals, copper was recognized as strongly associated with the observed changes in bacterial assemblages. Overall, this study provides the first assessment of the effects exerted by multiple organic and inorganic contaminations on benthic prokaryotes in ports over a large spatial scale and designates bacterial community as a candidate tool for the monitoring of the sediment quality status in harbors.
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- Elena Tamburini
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy.,Department of Biology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Civil-Environmental Engineering and Architecture, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Civil-Environmental Engineering and Architecture, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Biology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy.,Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology, National Research Council, Pisa, Italy
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Pereira TL, Wallner-Kersanach M, Costa LDF, Costa DP, Baisch PRM. Nickel, vanadium, and lead as indicators of sediment contamination of marina, refinery, and shipyard areas. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:1719-1730. [PMID: 29101697 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-017-0503-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2016] [Accepted: 10/17/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Metallic elements found in the aquatic environment may originate in areas where petroleum is refined and vessels are maintained and repaired. This study aims to assess contamination caused by nickel (Ni), lead (Pb), and vanadium (V) in sediment of the Lagoa dos Patos estuary (RS, Brazil) and to evaluate them as indicators of areas under the influence of petroleum products and antifouling paints. Surface sediments were collected in summer and in winter in areas of marinas, shipyards, refinery, and a control station. High Pb and V concentrations in shipyards and at the Yacht Club showed that some organisms may be affected by toxicity. High Pb results of the index of geoaccumulation (Igeo) were found at the Yacht Club and shipyards. Al, Ni, and V had similar distribution in the sediment in both seasons. Ni and V had high relation in winter at the Yacht Club and at the Santos Shipyard, thus suggesting that these elements come mainly from petroleum products. The same happened to the relations between Pb and V, as well as Pb and Ni at the Santos Shipyard. These elements are employed as useful tools as indicators to identify places with moderate to high localized anthropogenic inputs of petroleum derivatives and antifouling paints.
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- Thayane Lúcia Pereira
- Instituto de Oceanografia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Campus Carreiros, Rio Grande, RS, 96203-900, Brazil.
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- Instituto de Oceanografia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Campus Carreiros, Rio Grande, RS, 96203-900, Brazil
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- Instituto de Oceanografia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Campus Carreiros, Rio Grande, RS, 96203-900, Brazil
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- Instituto de Oceanografia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Campus Carreiros, Rio Grande, RS, 96203-900, Brazil
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- Instituto de Oceanografia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Campus Carreiros, Rio Grande, RS, 96203-900, Brazil
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Vetrimurugan E, Jonathan MP, Roy PD, Shruti VC, Ndwandwe OM. Bioavailable metals in tourist beaches of Richards Bay, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2016; 105:430-436. [PMID: 26853593 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.01.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2015] [Revised: 01/24/2016] [Accepted: 01/28/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Acid Leachable Trace Metal (ALTMs) concentrations in tourist beaches of Richards Bay, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa were assessed. 53 surface sediment samples were collected from five different beaches (Kwambonambi Long Beach; Nhlabane Beach; Five Mile Beach; Alkanstrand Beach and Port Durnford Beach). The results of ALTMs (Fe, Mn, Cr, Cu, Ni, Co, Pb, Cd, Zn, As, Hg) suggest that they are enriched naturally and with some local industrial sources for (avg. in μgg(-1)) Fe (3530-7219), Mn (46-107.11), Cd (0.43-1.00) and Zn (48-103.98). Statistical results indicate that metal concentrations were from natural origin attributed to leaching, weathering process and industrial sources. Comparative studies of metal concentrations with sediment quality guidelines and ecotoxicological values indicate that there is no adverse biological effect. Enrichment factor and geoaccumulation indices results indicate moderate enhancement of Fe (Igeo class 1 in FMB), Cd (EF>50; Igeo classes 2-4) and Zn (Igeo classes 1 & 2).
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- E Vetrimurugan
- Department of Hydrology, University Of Zululand, Private Bag x1001, Kwa Dlangezwa 3886, South Africa.
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- Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigaciones y Estudios sobre Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo (CIIEMAD), Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Calle 30 de Junio de 1520, Barrio la Laguna Ticomán, Del. Gustavo A. Madero, C.P. 07340, Mexico D.F., Mexico.
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- Instituto de Geología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico (UNAM), Ciudad Universitaria, C.P. 04510 Coyoacan, Mexico D.F., Mexico
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- Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigaciones y Estudios sobre Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo (CIIEMAD), Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Calle 30 de Junio de 1520, Barrio la Laguna Ticomán, Del. Gustavo A. Madero, C.P. 07340, Mexico D.F., Mexico
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- Department of Physics and Engineering, University Of Zululand, Private Bag x1001, Kwa Dlangezwa 3886, South Africa
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Coulon F, Azéma N. Morpho-granular approach to characterize harbour sediments and their agglomeration/dispersion behaviour. POWDER TECHNOL 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2015.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Richir J, Salivas-Decaux M, Lafabrie C, Lopez y Royo C, Gobert S, Pergent G, Pergent-Martini C. Bioassessment of trace element contamination of Mediterranean coastal waters using the seagrass Posidonia oceanica. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2015; 151:486-499. [PMID: 25617788 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2014.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2014] [Revised: 11/10/2014] [Accepted: 11/14/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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A large scale survey of the trace element (TE) contamination of Mediterranean coastal waters was performed from the analysis of Ag, As, Cd, Cu, Hg, Ni and Pb in the bioindicator Posidonia oceanica, sampled at 110 sites differing by their levels of exposure to contaminants. The holistic approach developed in this study, based on the combined utilization of several complementary monitoring tools, i.e. water quality scale, pollution index and spatial analysis, accurately assessed the TE contamination rate of Mediterranean coastal waters. In particular, the mapping of the TE contamination according to a new proposed 5-level water quality scale precisely outlined the contamination severity along Mediterranean coasts and facilitated interregional comparisons. Finally, the reliability of the use of P. oceanica as bioindicator species was again demonstrated through several global, regional and local detailed case studies. NB: The designations employed and the presentation of the information in this document do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the authors concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.
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- J Richir
- Laboratory of Oceanology, MARE Centre, University of LIEGE, B6C, 4000 LIEGE, Sart Tilman, Belgium; Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Portsmouth, Ferry Road, Portsmouth PO4 9LY, United Kingdom.
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- FRES 3041, EqEL, University of Corsica, Faculty of Sciences, BP 52, 20250 Corte, France
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- FRES 3041, EqEL, University of Corsica, Faculty of Sciences, BP 52, 20250 Corte, France; UMR 241 EIO, University of French Polynesia, BP 6570, 98 702 Faa'a, Tahiti, French Polynesia
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- FRES 3041, EqEL, University of Corsica, Faculty of Sciences, BP 52, 20250 Corte, France
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- Laboratory of Oceanology, MARE Centre, University of LIEGE, B6C, 4000 LIEGE, Sart Tilman, Belgium
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- FRES 3041, EqEL, University of Corsica, Faculty of Sciences, BP 52, 20250 Corte, France
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- FRES 3041, EqEL, University of Corsica, Faculty of Sciences, BP 52, 20250 Corte, France
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Rožič PŽ, Dolenec T, Baždarić B, Karamarko V, Kniewald G, Dolenec M. Major, minor and trace element content derived from aquacultural activity of marine sediments (Central Adriatic, Croatia). ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2011; 19:2708-2721. [PMID: 22314348 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-012-0769-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2011] [Accepted: 01/16/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE Studies examining the environmental impact of marine aquaculture have increased significantly in number during the last few decades. The present paper investigates a region of rapid growth in intensive aquaculture and its influence on the local marine ecosystem. DISCUSSION This study was undertaken with the specific aim of assessing the effect of fish farming on marine sediment at a farm near the island of Vrgada in the Central Adriatic. Data obtained regarding major (Si, Al, K, Na, Fe, Ca, Mg), minor (Mn, P, Ti) and trace (As, Au, Ba, Cd, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Ga, Hf, Hg, Mo, Nb, Ni, Pb, Rb, Sb, Sc, Se, Sr, Ta, Th, Tl, U, V, Y, Zn, Zr) elements were used to estimate the spatial and temporal distribution of metals in the sediment and their possible relationship with local aquacultural activity. RESULTS Although the measured concentrations of heavy metals in sediment below fish cages were notably different and potentially a result of farming activity, the values were generally lower than background concentrations observed in the Central Adriatic. In contrast, concentrations of heavy metals at a reference site unaffected by aquaculture varied from lower levels to values even higher than those observed below the high-production cages. Furthermore, calculated environmental index values indicate that the sediment below the farm is either uncontaminated or suffers from only low levels of contamination. CONCLUSION Such results suggest that the effect of observed fish farm activity on the local marine ecosystem is practically negligible.
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- Petra Žvab Rožič
- Department of Geology, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 12, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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