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Shi J, Zheng GJS, Wong MH, Liang H, Li Y, Wu Y, Li P, Liu W. Health risks of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons via fish consumption in Haimen bay (China), downstream of an e-waste recycling site (Guiyu). ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2016; 147:233-240. [PMID: 26897061 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2016.01.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2015] [Revised: 01/04/2016] [Accepted: 01/25/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Guiyu, China has been one of the largest e-waste recycling sites of the world for more than 20 years. Abundant data show that local dwellers there suffered from severe health risks from e-waste contaminants. In this study, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were used as candidates to test the contamination levels and their possible adverse effects on residents in Haimen Bay, the estuary of Lian River (less than 30km from Guiyu), which has been totally neglected. The concentrations of 16PAHs were determined in collected marine fish with a median ΣPAH concentration of 1478ng/g (wet weight), and the contamination may be mainly influenced by Lian River runoff, specifically from Guiyu. The lifetime excess cancer risk for local dwellers was much higher than the serious risk level (10(-4)). More seriously, outflows of PAHs from the e-waste recycling site (Guiyu) seemed to exert health risks of a much larger scale of population downstream.
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- Jingchun Shi
- Marine Biology Institute, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong 515063, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental and Biological Analysis, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, P.R. China
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- Consortium on Health, Environment, Education and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, Institute of Education, Tai Po, Hong Kong, P.R. China
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- Marine Biology Institute, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong 515063, P.R. China
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- Marine Biology Institute, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong 515063, P.R. China
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- Marine Biology Institute, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong 515063, P.R. China
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- Marine Biology Institute, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong 515063, P.R. China
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- Marine Biology Institute, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong 515063, P.R. China.
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Yoshimine RV, Carreira RS, Scofield AL, Wagener ALR. Regional assessment of PAHs contamination in SE Brazil using brown mussels (Perna perna Linnaeus 1758). MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2012; 64:2581-2587. [PMID: 22850188 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2012.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2012] [Revised: 07/05/2012] [Accepted: 07/06/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Cultured and native brown mussels (Perna perna Linnaeus 1758) were used to evaluate the contamination by PAHs in the SE Brazilian coastal zone. Mean concentrations of total PAH (38 parental and alkylated compounds) and cluster analysis revealed that: (i) mussel farms (32.7-70.1 ng g(-1)) are located in uncontaminated areas; (ii) coastal rockyshore areas (89.7 ± 25.8 ng g(-1)) have low level of contamination; and (iii) the Guanabara Bay (760.9 ± 456.3 ng g(-1)) is chronically contaminated by hydrocarbons, which is consistent with previous results. PAH profiles and diagnostic ratios suggested mixed petrogenic and pyrolitic sources for group (ii) and petrogenic sources for group (iii). The levels of PAH in the cultured and native mussels are below threshold values for safe food, even in Guanabara Bay, and thus in such cases other contaminants and pathogens should be considered in order to evaluate the quality of shellfish for human consumption.
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- Renato V Yoshimine
- LAGOM/Faculdade de Oceanografia, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, 20550-013 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Lv Y, Zhang W, Gao Y, Ning S, Yang B. Preliminary study on responses of marine nematode community to crude oil contamination in intertidal zone of Bathing Beach, Dalian. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2011; 62:2700-2706. [PMID: 21986540 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2011.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2011] [Revised: 08/27/2011] [Accepted: 09/13/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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This study investigated the responses of marine nematodes to crude oil contamination in polluted and relatively uncontaminated sites in Dalian Xingang, China, 40 days after an oil spill. Samples were taken at different tide levels on the beach and at different positions along the beach. We present the results of a comparison of nematode assemblages from undisturbed sediment from the Xiajiahezi Bathing Beach with those from sediment from the Xinghai Bathing Beach contaminated with crude oil. A total of 1666 nematodes from 26 genera were found in this study. Results showed significant differences in nematode assemblages between samples from undisturbed controls and those from the polluted area. Nematode abundance, number of species, diversity and species richness decreased significantly with increasing levels of crude oil contamination. Fifteen genera were eliminated and seemed to be composed of species intolerant to crude oil contamination; only the abundance of Marylynnia sp. increased slightly.
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- Ying Lv
- Department of Environmental Science, School of Life Science, Liaoning Normal University, No. 850 Huanghe Road, Shahekou Districk, Dalian, Liaoning 116000, China.
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Lee HJ, Shim WJ, Lee J, Kim GB. Temporal and geographical trends in the genotoxic effects of marine sediments after accidental oil spill on the blood cells of striped beakperch (Oplegnathus fasciatus). MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2011; 62:2264-2268. [PMID: 21803379 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2011.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2011] [Revised: 06/29/2011] [Accepted: 07/03/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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To determine the impact of genetic toxicity caused by the Hebei Spirit oil spill on December 7, 2007, we measured DNA damage in the blood cells of striped beakperch in vitro after exposure to extracts from sediments in the Taean area. The objective of this study was to investigate temporal changes of toxic effects caused by residual PAHs in the sediments up to 18 months after an oil spill. In conclusion, DNA damage had reduced over this 18-month period; that is, the sediments recovered quickly from the oil pollution. In addition, statistically significant correlations between PAHs and DNA damage were observed. Because the comet assay is sensitive to DNA damage induced by genotoxic substances from the polluted sediments, the comet assay can be considered a useful tool as a biomarker in investigating genetic toxicity in environmental monitoring and elucidating the recovery of oil pollution after oil spill as well.
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- Hyo Jin Lee
- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, Gyeaongsang National University, Republic of Korea
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Bouzas A, Aguado D, Martí N, Pastor JM, Herráez R, Campins P, Seco A. Alkylphenols and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in eastern Mediterranean Spanish coastal marine bivalves. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2011; 176:169-181. [PMID: 20568007 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-010-1574-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2009] [Accepted: 06/04/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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This paper reports the first results on alkylphenol pollution in edible bivalves from the Spanish coast. Two sampling campaigns (July 2006 and July 2007) were carried out to determine the concentration of nonylphenol (NP), octylphenol (OP), and eight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in wild mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialys) and clams (Donax trunculus) at 14 sampling sites along the eastern Mediterranean Spanish coast. The results show that NP is the predominant alkylphenol, being the port of Valencia the most polluted area (up to 147 μg/kg wet weight in clams). Moving away from the ports the concentration of NP in bivalves decreased. OP concentration was below its detection limit in most of the studied areas and its maximum concentration (6 μg/kg w/w) was measured in clams from the port of Sagunto. The presence of low levels of PAHs was observed in most of the studied areas. The total PAHs concentration (i.e., sum of the eight measured PAHs) achieved a maximum value of 10.09 μg/kg w/w in the north coast of Valencia city. The distribution pattern of the individual PAHs showed that both pollution sources petrogenic and pyrolytic were present in the sampled areas. Fluoranthene was the most abundant PAH in mussels while benzo(b)fluoranthene in clams. The maximum concentration of 10 μg/kg w/w for benzo(a)pyrene established by the European Commission was never reached, indeed sampled bivalves showed concentrations 10 times lower than this reference value. Thus, they can be considered safe for human consumption. Despite the low contamination levels, the results show an overall pollution of bivalves by alkylphenol and PAHs as well as an increment in the number of polluted areas from 2006 to 2007. Thus, periodical sampling campaigns should be carried out to monitor the long-term tendency of these toxic and persistent pollutants.
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- Alberto Bouzas
- Dpto. Ingeniería Química, Universidad de Valencia, Doctor Moliner 50, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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Wang Y, Chen H, Chen H, Wu J. Influences of chronic contamination of oil field exploitation on soil nematode communities at the Yellow River Delta of China. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1007/s11515-009-0030-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Senthil Kumar K, Sajwan KS, Richardson JP, Kannan K. Contamination profiles of heavy metals, organochlorine pesticides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and alkylphenols in sediment and oyster collected from marsh/estuarine Savannah GA, USA. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2008; 56:136-49. [PMID: 18068734 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2007.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2007] [Revised: 08/19/2007] [Accepted: 08/21/2007] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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- Kurunthachalam Senthil Kumar
- Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Savannah State University, 3219 College Street, P.O. Box 20600, Savannah, GA 31404, USA.
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Hernández-Borges J, Rodríguez-Delgado MA, García-Montelongo FJ. Optimization of the Microwave-Assisted Saponification and Extraction of Organic Pollutants from Marine Biota Using Experimental Design and Artificial Neural Networks. Chromatographia 2006. [DOI: 10.1365/s10337-006-0722-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Lemiere S, Cossu-Leguille C, Bispo A, Jourdain MJ, Lanhers MC, Burnel D, Vasseur P. DNA damage measured by the single-cell gel electrophoresis (Comet) assay in mammals fed with mussels contaminated by the 'Erika' oil-spill. Mutat Res 2005; 581:11-21. [PMID: 15725601 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2004.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2004] [Revised: 09/29/2004] [Accepted: 10/18/2004] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This research aimed to estimate potential genotoxicity for consumers resulting from the ingestion of seafood contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) released into the marine environment after the 'Erika' shipwreck along the coasts of south Brittany, in France. Mussels (Mytilus sp.) collected from sites on the Atlantic coast that were affected by the oil slick in various degrees, were used to feed rats daily for 2 and 4 weeks. DNA damage was measured by use of the Comet assay in the liver, bone marrow and blood of rats receiving food contaminated with 312 microg of 16PAHs/kg dry weight (d.w.) equivalent to 33.8 microg TEQs (toxic equivalent quantities to benzo(a)pyrene (BaP))/kg d.w. mussels, 569 microg/kg d.w. (83.6 microg TEQs/kg) and 870 microg/kg d.w. (180.7 microg TEQs/kg). A dose-effect-time relationship was observed between the amount of DNA damage in the liver and bone marrow of the rats and the PAH contamination level of the mussels. Genotoxicity increased during the period between 15 and 30 days in rats that received food at the highest two PAH levels. On the other hand, no significant change in liver and bone marrow of rats fed with mussels containing 33.8 microg TEQs/kg d.w. was recorded at 30 days compared with 15 days, indicating efficient DNA repair capacity at low levels of exposure. No signs of genotoxicity were found in peripheral blood. Globally, the observed effects were rather moderate. These results show that oil-contaminated food caused DNA damage in predators, and underline the bioavailability to consumers of pollutants in mussels contaminated with fuel oil. The usefulness of the Comet assay as a sensitive tool in biomonitoring studies analyzing responses of PAH transfer through food webs was also confirmed.
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- Sébastien Lemiere
- ESE, CNRS FRE 2635, Université de Metz, UFR SciFA, rue Delestraint, F-57070 Metz, France.
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Lemiere S, Cossu-Leguille C, Bispo A, Jourdain MJ, Lanhers MC, Burnel D, Vasseur P. Genotoxicity related to transfer of oil spill pollutants from mussels to mammals via food. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY 2004; 19:387-395. [PMID: 15269911 DOI: 10.1002/tox.20045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Heavy fuel oils containing high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were released into the marine environment after the Erika oil spill on the Atlantic coast. As highly condensed PAH pollutants can bioaccumulate in invertebrates, their transfer to vertebrates through the food chain was of concern. This study aimed to estimate potential genotoxic effects in rats fed for 2 or 4 weeks with the marine mussel Mytilus edulis contaminated by oil pollutants. Two levels of PAH contamination were studied, around 100 and 500 microg of total PAHs/kg dry weight (d.w.) in mussels. Genotoxic damage in rats was investigated by single-cell gel electrophoresis (Comet assay) and micronucleus assays in liver, bone marrow, and peripheral blood. DNA damage was observed in the liver of rats fed with the most contaminated mussels (500 microg PAHs/kg d.w.).DNA damage also was observed in the bone marrow but less than that in the liver. A small increase in micronuclei frequency was registered as well. This work underlines the bioavailability of pollutants in fuel-oil-contaminated mussels to consumers and the usefulness of the Comet assay as a sensitive tool in biomonitoring to analyze responses to PAH transfer in food. The occurrence of substituted PAHs and related compounds such as benzothiophenes in addition to nonsubstituted PAHs in fuel oils and mussels raised the question of whether they were implicated in the genotoxic effects registered in rats.
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- Sébastien Lemiere
- ESE, CNRS FRE 2635, Université de Metz, UFR SciFA, Av. Delestraint, F-57070 Metz, France.
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Fung CN, Lam JCW, Zheng GJ, Connell DW, Monirith I, Tanabe S, Richardson BJ, Lam PKS. Mussel-based monitoring of trace metal and organic contaminants along the east coast of China using Perna viridis and Mytilus edulis. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2004; 127:203-216. [PMID: 14568720 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2003.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Green lipped mussels, Perna viridis, and blue mussels, Mytilus edulis, were collected from seven locations along the east coast of China in September and October 2001. The mussel tissues were analyzed for metals (Ag, As, Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb, Se, Zn, Cu, Fe and Hg), and trace organic contaminants including organochlorine compounds (OCs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs; based on 24 individual PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs). Maximum concentrations of Ag, As, Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb, Se, Zn, Cu, Fe and Hg in the mussel tissues were 0.14, 26.76, 5.31, 15.72, 4.78, 2.93, 7.40, 231.0, 54.17, 1002 and 317.3 microg/g dry weight respectively. Levels of DDTs, PAHs, PCBs and PHCs in the mussel samples were 14-640, 456-3495, 1-13 ng/g and 621-2863 microg/g dry weight, respectively. Results of this study indicated that contaminant levels were, in general, higher or at least comparable to those reported in other local or regional studies. Mussel samples collected in Chongming Dao in Shanghai and Jiao Zhou Wan in Qingdao had significantly higher levels of metal and trace organic contaminants among the seven sampling stations. Examination of the contaminant profiles suggests that PHCs originated from petrogenic sources, while both petrogenic and pyrolytic sources were important for PAHs. The generally high levels of metals and organochlorine compounds are probably the result of increasingly intense industrial activities along the east coast of China. An assessment of potential risks to human health due to consumption of the mussels was undertaken for the metals, PCBs, DDTs and chlordanes, and the results indicated that all metals, except Ni, could pose a health risk to heavy seafood consumers, while Hg appears to be of concern even for low level consumers.
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- C N Fung
- Centre for Coastal Pollution and Conservation, Department of Biology and Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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de Boer J, Law RJ. Developments in the use of chromatographic techniques in marine laboratories for the determination of halogenated contaminants and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. J Chromatogr A 2003; 1000:223-51. [PMID: 12877173 DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9673(03)00309-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Chromatography has been an important tool in marine laboratories. Since the 1960s, marine laboratories have been involved in the analysis of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Column chromatography and liquid chromatography (LC) techniques have been used, mainly in the clean-up phase, while gas chromatography (GC) has been used extensively in the final determination of these contaminants. Developments have been observed from the use of packed GC columns, via capillary columns to the use of heart-cut multi-dimensional GC and comprehensive multi-dimensional GC. The progress made in interlaboratory studies and the availability of certified reference materials are discussed.
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- Jacob de Boer
- Netherlands Institute for Fisheries Research, P.O. Box 68, 1970 AB IJmuiden, The Netherlands.
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