Biological Trace Element Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 6, 2024
Abstract
The
determination
of
metal(loid)
(As,
Fe,
Al,
Sr,
Zn,
Pb,
Mn,
Cu,
Cr,
and
Cd)
levels
in
the
muscle
tissue
23
different
deep-sea
bony
fish
sampled
off
Mersin
Bay
(NE
Levantine
Basin)
assessment
health
risks
for
human
consumption
were
aimed.
Tissue
concentrations
determined
as
dry
weight
analyzed
by
inductively
coupled
plasma
mass
spectrometry
(ICP-MS).
(µg
g
dw)
converted
to
wet
prior
risk
calculations.
Standard
mathematical
formulas
used
determine
assessment.
There
was
a
statistically
significant
difference
between
species
terms
(
p
<
0.05).
highest
level
found
C.
sloani
among
other
species.
As
Fe
had
Cd
lowest
examined
relationships
metal(loid)s
0.01;0.05).
an
antagonistic
effect
with
Cd,
while
synergetic
each
other.
Risk
analyses
performed
consumable
species,
it
that
estimated
daily
weekly
intakes
below
tolerable
limits
established
Food
Agriculture
Organization
(FAO)
World
Health
(WHO).
target
hazard
quotient
(THQ)
values
exceeded
threshold
1
(THQ
>
1)
only
As.
cancer
(TCR)
(>
10
−5
)
except
As,
Al.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Marine
pollution
caused
by
heavy
metals
has
emerged
as
a
significant
environmental
concern,
garnering
increased
attention
in
recent
years.
The
accumulation
of
the
tissues
marine
organisms
poses
substantial
threats
to
both
ecosystems
and
human
populations
that
rely
on
seafood
primary
food
source.
Fish
crustaceans
are
effective
biomonitors
for
assessing
metal
contamination
aquatic
environments.
In
this
study,
we
determined
concentrations
several
metals,
including
cadmium
(Cd),
lead
(Pb),
nickel
(Ni),
mercury
(Hg),
tin
(Sn),
four
fish
species
(Mugil
cephalus,
Mugil
capito,
L.
aurata,
Morone
labrax)
five
crustacean
(S.
rivulatus,
Cerastoderma
glaucum,
Paratapes
undulatus,
R.
decussatus,
Callinectes
sapidus,
Metapenaeus
Stebbingi)
from
Temsah
Lake
during
winter
summer
seasons.
To
evaluate
potential
ecological
health
risks
associated
with
consuming
these
species,
calculated
index
(MPI),
weekly
intake
(EWI),
target
hazard
quotient
(THQ),
carcinogenic
risk
(CR)
values.
results
revealed
noticeable
increase
levels
compared
studied
samples.
Moreover,
concentration
muscles
generally
exceeded
those
liver
gills.
MPI
values
indicated
labrax
exhibited
highest
winter,
while
aurata
showed
summer.
cephalus
demonstrated
lowest
EWI
were
found
be
lower
than
corresponding
tolerable
(TWI)
Additionally,
under
average
exposure
conditions,
THQ
HI
data
below
one
most
study
area.
CR
investigated
acceptable
levels.
Therefore,
suggests
within
lake
does
not
present
any
hazards
consumers.
Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(20), P. 2994 - 2994
Published: Oct. 20, 2024
The
bioaccumulation
of
trace
elements
and
heavy
metals
in
aquatic
organisms
is
a
critical
environmental
concern
due
to
its
potential
impact
on
ecosystem
health
human
safety.
This
study
investigated
the
level
Labeo
rohita
Mystus
seenghala
from
River
Jhelum
district
Khushab,
Punjab,
Pakistan.
concentration
calcium,
magnesium,
iron,
nickel,
copper,
arsenic,
cadmium,
zinc,
chromium,
manganese,
cobalt,
lead
gills,
liver,
muscle
tissues
these
fish
was
measured
using
inductively
coupled
plasma-mass
spectrometry.
Then,
extent
contamination
possible
risks
were
assayed.
Our
findings
indicate
significant
variations
elemental
metal
concentrations
among
different
organs
between
species,
reflecting
their
diverse
feeding
habits
habitats.
risk
assessment
based
estimated
daily
intake,
weekly
maximum
permissible
target
hazard
quotient,
index
or
total
index,
cancer
revealed
consumers
fish.
emphasizes
need
for
continuous
monitoring,
as
new
data
insights
are
crucial
understanding
mitigating
risks.
Strict
regulatory
measures
also
necessary
safeguard
public
preserve
River.
Food Additives and Contaminants Part B,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 8
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Anthropogenic
activities,
such
as
industrial
discharge,
cargo
handling,
and
untreated
wastewater
release,
have
led
to
significant
heavy
metal
contamination
along
the
Karachi
coastline,
posing
risks
marine
life
human
health.
Current
study
evaluated
health
associated
with
consuming
five
fish
species
(Trichiurus
lepturus,
Sillago
sihama,
Acanthopagrus
arabicus,
Otolithes
cuvieri,
Nemipterus
japonicus)
by
analysing
muscle
tissues
for
arsenic,
chromium,
copper,
nickel
accumulation.
japonicus
cuvieri
exhibited
hazard
index
(HI)
values
greater
than
1,
indicating
potential
non-carcinogenic
adults,
particularly
due
high
arsenic
levels.
Other
were
deemed
safe
consumption.
Present
emphasises
need
further
investigation
into
sources
recommends
regular
monitoring
of
levels
mitigate
from
Journal of Xenobiotics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 59 - 59
Published: April 18, 2025
Heavy
metal
contamination
in
marine
ecosystems
poses
a
critical
environmental
challenge,
with
significant
implications
for
biodiversity,
trophic
dynamics,
and
human
health.
Marine
fish
are
key
bioindicators
of
heavy
pollution
because
their
role
food
webs
capacity
bioaccumulation
transfer.
This
review
synthesizes
current
knowledge
on
the
pathways
mechanisms
accumulation
fish,
focusing
factors
that
influence
uptake,
retention,
tissue
distribution.
We
explore
processes
governing
transfer
biomagnification,
highlighting
species-specific
patterns
risks
posed
to
apex
predators,
including
humans.
Additionally,
we
assess
ecological
consequences
at
population,
community,
ecosystem
levels,
emphasizing
its
effects
reproduction,
community
structure,
interactions.
By
integrating
recent
findings,
this
highlights
gaps
suggests
future
research
directions
improve
monitoring
risk
assessment.
Given
persistence
bioavailability
metals
environments,
effective
control
strategies
sustainable
fisheries
management
imperative
mitigate
long-term
public
health
risks.
