Abstract.
Ocean
alkalinity
enhancement
(OAE)
aims
to
increase
atmospheric
CO2
sequestration
in
the
oceans
through
acceleration
of
chemical
rock
weathering.
This
could
be
achieved
by
grinding
rocks
containing
alkaline
minerals
and
adding
powder
surface
ocean
where
it
dissolves
chemically
locks
seawater
as
bicarbonate.
However,
during
dissolution
coincides
with
release
potentially
bio-active
chemicals
may
induce
side
effects.
Here,
we
used
53
L
microcosms
test
how
coastal
plankton
communities
from
Tasmania
respond
OAE
olivine
(mainly
Mg2SiO4)
or
steel
slag
CaO
Ca(OH)2)
sources.
Three
were
left
unperturbed
served
a
control,
three
enriched
(1.9
g
L−1),
(0.038
L−1).
Phytoplankton
zooplankton
community
responses
well
some
biogeochemical
parameters
monitored
for
21
days.
Olivine
additions
increased
total
29
µmol
kg−1
361
respectively,
which
corresponds
theoretical
0.9
%
14.8
storage
capacity
CO2.
released
silicate
nutrients
into
water
column,
but
considerably
more
also
significant
amounts
phosphate.
Both
dissolved
aluminium
(>
400
nmol
The
addition
manganese
concentrations
(784
while
nickel
(38
treatment
particulate
(22
(5
was
consistent
these
trace
metals
seawater.
There
no
difference
chlorophyll
between
treatments
likely
due
nitrogen
limitation
phytoplankton
community.
flow
cytometry
results
indicated
an
cellular
abundance
several
smaller
(~<20
µm)
groups
compared
control.
larger
(~>20
decreased
much
control
than
mineral
after
day
10.
Furthermore,
maximum
quantum
yields
photosystem
II
(Fv/Fm)
higher
treatments,
suggesting
that
photosynthetic
performance.
composition
affected
most
notable
changes
being
observed
dinoflagellate
Noctiluca
scintillans
appendicularian
Oikopleura
sp.
Overall,
is
efficient
removal
appears
less
when
relating
potential
level
environmental
impact
here.
Current Research in Food Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 100738 - 100738
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
traceability
of
geographic
origin
is
essential
for
guaranteeing
the
quality,
safety,
and
protection
oyster
brands.
However,
current
outcomes
lack
credibility
as
they
do
not
adequately
explain
model's
predictions.
Consequently,
we
conducted
a
study
to
evaluate
efficacy
utilizing
explainable
machine
learning
combined
with
mineral
elements
analysis.
findings
revealed
that
18
have
ability
determine
regional
orientation.
Simultaneously,
individuals
should
pay
closer
attention
potential
risks
associated
consumption
due
differences
in
toxic
contain.
Light
gradient
boosting
(LightGBM)
model
exhibited
indistinguishable
performance,
achieving
flawless
accuracy,
precision,
recall,
F1
score
AUC,
values
96.77%,
96.43%,
98.53%,
97.32%
0.998,
respectively.
SHapley
Additive
exPlanations
(SHAP)
method
was
used
output
LightGBM
model,
revealing
feature
interactions
among
oysters
from
different
provinces.
Specifically,
features
Na,
Zn,
V,
Mg,
K
were
found
significant
impact
on
predictive
process
model.
Consistent
existing
research,
use
techniques
can
provide
insights
into
complex
connections
between
important
product
attributes
relevant
geographical
information.
Mercury
(Hg)
is
a
contaminant
that
poses
health
risks
for
human
populations
relying
on
seafood
consumption.
To
mitigate
its
impact,
identifying
and
monitoring
Hg
sources
have
become
priorities,
notably
under
the
Minamata
Convention.
Bivalves
are
commonly
used
as
sentinels
in
biomonitoring
but
can
accumulate
from
diverse
environmental
media.
investigate
their
sources,
bivalves
(blue
mussel,
Mytilus
edulis,
Pacific
oyster,
Crassostrea
gigas)
associated
sediment
were
sampled
along
coast
of
South
Korea
analyzed
concentration
isotopic
values.
Oysters
displayed
low
Δ199Hg
(0.19
±
0.19‰)
δ202Hg
(−0.35
0.55‰),
highlighting
sedimentary
source,
whereas
mussels
exhibited
higher
values
(0.72
0.87
0.09
0.72‰,
respectively)
indicating
bioaccumulation
water
column.
Sulfur,
carbon,
nitrogen
stable
isotopes
suggested
such
difference
was
not
due
to
feeding
niches.
However,
trajectory
analysis
showed
conditions
controlling
desorption
remobilization
Hg,
via
tidal
flows,
likely
drive
observed
source(s).
While
systematically
reflected
biota,
bivalves,
which
typically
display
pools
accumulated
by
benthic
or
pelagic
food
webs,
appear
valuable
Convention
biomonitoring,
though
fluctuating
require
careful
interpretation.
Abstract.
Ocean
alkalinity
enhancement
(OAE)
aims
to
increase
atmospheric
CO2
sequestration
in
the
oceans
through
acceleration
of
chemical
rock
weathering.
This
could
be
achieved
by
grinding
rocks
containing
alkaline
minerals
and
adding
powder
surface
ocean
where
it
dissolves
chemically
locks
seawater
as
bicarbonate.
However,
during
dissolution
coincides
with
release
potentially
bio-active
chemicals
may
induce
side
effects.
Here,
we
used
53
L
microcosms
test
how
coastal
plankton
communities
from
Tasmania
respond
OAE
olivine
(mainly
Mg2SiO4)
or
steel
slag
CaO
Ca(OH)2)
sources.
Three
were
left
unperturbed
served
a
control,
three
enriched
(1.9
g
L−1),
(0.038
L−1).
Phytoplankton
zooplankton
community
responses
well
some
biogeochemical
parameters
monitored
for
21
days.
Olivine
additions
increased
total
29
µmol
kg−1
361
respectively,
which
corresponds
theoretical
0.9
%
14.8
storage
capacity
CO2.
released
silicate
nutrients
into
water
column,
but
considerably
more
also
significant
amounts
phosphate.
Both
dissolved
aluminium
(>
400
nmol
The
addition
manganese
concentrations
(784
while
nickel
(38
treatment
particulate
(22
(5
was
consistent
these
trace
metals
seawater.
There
no
difference
chlorophyll
between
treatments
likely
due
nitrogen
limitation
phytoplankton
community.
flow
cytometry
results
indicated
an
cellular
abundance
several
smaller
(~<20
µm)
groups
compared
control.
larger
(~>20
decreased
much
control
than
mineral
after
day
10.
Furthermore,
maximum
quantum
yields
photosystem
II
(Fv/Fm)
higher
treatments,
suggesting
that
photosynthetic
performance.
composition
affected
most
notable
changes
being
observed
dinoflagellate
Noctiluca
scintillans
appendicularian
Oikopleura
sp.
Overall,
is
efficient
removal
appears
less
when
relating
potential
level
environmental
impact
here.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 18, 2024
Abstract
In
the
southeastern
part
of
Bulgarian
Black
Sea
coast,
Veleka
River
and
Burgas
Lake
Vaya
have
been
studied,
but
there
is
still
no
comprehensive
study
Karagach
River.
order
to
monitor
changes
in
concentrations
essential,
trace
toxic
elements
their
distribution
surface
waters
region,
sampling
points
along
Karaagach
river
length
were
selected.
Monthly
water
was
conducted
from
June
2021
2022
at
selected
analyzed
for
22
(Al,
As,
Cu,
Cr,
Mn,
Zn,
Ni,
Cd,
Pb,
B,
Ba,
Co,
Na,
Se,
Ag,
Be,
Mg,
K,
Bi,
Li,
Sr,
V).
The
annual
average
Al
Mn
where
found
five
monitoring
27.5
±
8.0
µg
L
–1
89.7
40.1
,
respectively,
categorize
these
metals
as
major
pollutants.
Exceedances
above
permissible
Ni
(5.2
1.3
),
Cd
(0.30
0.08
)
Pb
(3.0
0.5
only
recorded
urbanized
sites,
therefore
they
are
classified
point
contaminants.
Based
on
Pearson's
correlation
statistical
analysis
non-identical
origin
pollutants
a
presumed
anthropogenic
source
contaminants
identified.
Heavy
contamination
with
autumn
three
monitored
assessed
by
calculating
different
indexes.
Journal of Cleaner Production,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
416, P. 137866 - 137866
Published: June 24, 2023
The
potentially
negative
environmental
effects
of
pesticides
and
antibiotics
are
a
source
concern
for
public
health.
Many
studies
in
recent
years
have
focused
on
so-called
"emerging
micropollutants"
emanating
from
domestic
activity
found
primarily
cleaning
products,
cosmetics,
medicines.
This
awareness
potential
risks
to
the
natural
environment
has
evolved
considerably
since
1970s.
Sustained
population
growth
urban
areas
forced
policy
makers
pay
more
attention
links
between
health
environment,
specifically
complexity
medicine
consumption.
Using
practice
theory
approach,
this
article
aims
identify
how
sustainable
daily
consumption
practices
are.
Our
research
is
based
analysis
relation
four
interdependent
elements:
prescription,
treatment,
unused
medication,
representations
issues.
First,
background
discussed.
approach
then
applied
quantitative
data
questionnaire
survey
consumers
that
we
conducted
French
coastal
area
subject
specific
demographic
pressure
micropollution
water.
A
multivariate
statistical
exploratory
set
highlights
structure
concerned,
extent
which
issues
considered
when
medication
disposed
of.
We
conclude
by
highlighting
relevance
our
understanding
complex
nature
consumption,
involves
diverse
communities
practice.
also
underline
need
target
all
stakeholders
process,
medical
professionals
end
users.
Abstract.
Ocean
alkalinity
enhancement
(OAE)
aims
to
increase
atmospheric
CO2
sequestration
in
the
oceans
through
acceleration
of
chemical
rock
weathering.
This
could
be
achieved
by
grinding
rocks
containing
alkaline
minerals
and
adding
powder
surface
ocean
where
it
dissolves
chemically
locks
seawater
as
bicarbonate.
However,
during
dissolution
coincides
with
release
potentially
bio-active
chemicals
may
induce
side
effects.
Here,
we
used
53
L
microcosms
test
how
coastal
plankton
communities
from
Tasmania
respond
OAE
olivine
(mainly
Mg2SiO4)
or
steel
slag
CaO
Ca(OH)2)
sources.
Three
were
left
unperturbed
served
a
control,
three
enriched
(1.9
g
L−1),
(0.038
L−1).
Phytoplankton
zooplankton
community
responses
well
some
biogeochemical
parameters
monitored
for
21
days.
Olivine
additions
increased
total
29
µmol
kg−1
361
respectively,
which
corresponds
theoretical
0.9
%
14.8
storage
capacity
CO2.
released
silicate
nutrients
into
water
column,
but
considerably
more
also
significant
amounts
phosphate.
Both
dissolved
aluminium
(>
400
nmol
The
addition
manganese
concentrations
(784
while
nickel
(38
treatment
particulate
(22
(5
was
consistent
these
trace
metals
seawater.
There
no
difference
chlorophyll
between
treatments
likely
due
nitrogen
limitation
phytoplankton
community.
flow
cytometry
results
indicated
an
cellular
abundance
several
smaller
(~<20
µm)
groups
compared
control.
larger
(~>20
decreased
much
control
than
mineral
after
day
10.
Furthermore,
maximum
quantum
yields
photosystem
II
(Fv/Fm)
higher
treatments,
suggesting
that
photosynthetic
performance.
composition
affected
most
notable
changes
being
observed
dinoflagellate
Noctiluca
scintillans
appendicularian
Oikopleura
sp.
Overall,
is
efficient
removal
appears
less
when
relating
potential
level
environmental
impact
here.
Abstract.
Ocean
alkalinity
enhancement
(OAE)
aims
to
increase
atmospheric
CO2
sequestration
in
the
oceans
through
acceleration
of
chemical
rock
weathering.
This
could
be
achieved
by
grinding
rocks
containing
alkaline
minerals
and
adding
powder
surface
ocean
where
it
dissolves
chemically
locks
seawater
as
bicarbonate.
However,
during
dissolution
coincides
with
release
potentially
bio-active
chemicals
may
induce
side
effects.
Here,
we
used
53
L
microcosms
test
how
coastal
plankton
communities
from
Tasmania
respond
OAE
olivine
(mainly
Mg2SiO4)
or
steel
slag
CaO
Ca(OH)2)
sources.
Three
were
left
unperturbed
served
a
control,
three
enriched
(1.9
g
L−1),
(0.038
L−1).
Phytoplankton
zooplankton
community
responses
well
some
biogeochemical
parameters
monitored
for
21
days.
Olivine
additions
increased
total
29
µmol
kg−1
361
respectively,
which
corresponds
theoretical
0.9
%
14.8
storage
capacity
CO2.
released
silicate
nutrients
into
water
column,
but
considerably
more
also
significant
amounts
phosphate.
Both
dissolved
aluminium
(>
400
nmol
The
addition
manganese
concentrations
(784
while
nickel
(38
treatment
particulate
(22
(5
was
consistent
these
trace
metals
seawater.
There
no
difference
chlorophyll
between
treatments
likely
due
nitrogen
limitation
phytoplankton
community.
flow
cytometry
results
indicated
an
cellular
abundance
several
smaller
(~<20
µm)
groups
compared
control.
larger
(~>20
decreased
much
control
than
mineral
after
day
10.
Furthermore,
maximum
quantum
yields
photosystem
II
(Fv/Fm)
higher
treatments,
suggesting
that
photosynthetic
performance.
composition
affected
most
notable
changes
being
observed
dinoflagellate
Noctiluca
scintillans
appendicularian
Oikopleura
sp.
Overall,
is
efficient
removal
appears
less
when
relating
potential
level
environmental
impact
here.
Abstract.
Ocean
alkalinity
enhancement
(OAE)
aims
to
increase
atmospheric
CO2
sequestration
in
the
oceans
through
acceleration
of
chemical
rock
weathering.
This
could
be
achieved
by
grinding
rocks
containing
alkaline
minerals
and
adding
powder
surface
ocean
where
it
dissolves
chemically
locks
seawater
as
bicarbonate.
However,
during
dissolution
coincides
with
release
potentially
bio-active
chemicals
may
induce
side
effects.
Here,
we
used
53
L
microcosms
test
how
coastal
plankton
communities
from
Tasmania
respond
OAE
olivine
(mainly
Mg2SiO4)
or
steel
slag
CaO
Ca(OH)2)
sources.
Three
were
left
unperturbed
served
a
control,
three
enriched
(1.9
g
L−1),
(0.038
L−1).
Phytoplankton
zooplankton
community
responses
well
some
biogeochemical
parameters
monitored
for
21
days.
Olivine
additions
increased
total
29
µmol
kg−1
361
respectively,
which
corresponds
theoretical
0.9
%
14.8
storage
capacity
CO2.
released
silicate
nutrients
into
water
column,
but
considerably
more
also
significant
amounts
phosphate.
Both
dissolved
aluminium
(>
400
nmol
The
addition
manganese
concentrations
(784
while
nickel
(38
treatment
particulate
(22
(5
was
consistent
these
trace
metals
seawater.
There
no
difference
chlorophyll
between
treatments
likely
due
nitrogen
limitation
phytoplankton
community.
flow
cytometry
results
indicated
an
cellular
abundance
several
smaller
(~<20
µm)
groups
compared
control.
larger
(~>20
decreased
much
control
than
mineral
after
day
10.
Furthermore,
maximum
quantum
yields
photosystem
II
(Fv/Fm)
higher
treatments,
suggesting
that
photosynthetic
performance.
composition
affected
most
notable
changes
being
observed
dinoflagellate
Noctiluca
scintillans
appendicularian
Oikopleura
sp.
Overall,
is
efficient
removal
appears
less
when
relating
potential
level
environmental
impact
here.