Environmental Entomology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
53(4), С. 594 - 603
Опубликована: Май 10, 2024
Microplastics
(MPs)
and
nanoplastics
(NPs)
are
pervasive
environmental
pollutants
that
commonly
ingested
by
organisms
at
different
trophic
levels.
While
the
effects
of
MPs
on
aquatic
have
been
extensively
studied,
impacts
MP
ingestion
host
fitness
terrestrial
organisms,
mainly
insects,
relatively
unexplored.
This
study
investigates
NP
survivorship
reproduction
2
medically
important
mosquito
species,
Aedes
aegypti
Linnaeus
(Diptera:
Culicidae)
albopictus
Skuse
Culicidae).
Larval
pupal
Ae.
were
not
significantly
affected
particle
size
or
concentration,
but
there
was
a
reduction
associated
with
0.03
µm
NPs.
In
addition,
little
observed
impact
1.0
adult
survivorship,
fecundity,
longevity.
To
further
investigate
fitness,
we
also
examined
varying
shape,
size,
plastic
polymer
type
immature
survivorship.
The
data
suggest
shape
did
These
findings
highlight
understanding
microplastic
mosquitoes
may
be
complicated
composition,
amount
ingested.
Biology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(6), С. 767 - 767
Опубликована: Май 24, 2023
In
this
historical
context,
the
Mediterranean
Sea
faces
an
increasing
threat
from
emerging
pollutants
such
as
pharmaceuticals,
personal
care
products,
heavy
metals,
pesticides
and
microplastics,
which
pose
a
serious
risk
to
environment
human
health.
regard,
aquatic
invertebrates
fish
are
particularly
vulnerable
toxic
effects
of
these
pollutants,
several
species
have
been
identified
bio-indicators
for
their
detection.
Among
these,
bivalve
molluscs
elasmobranchs
now
widely
used
accurately
assess
contaminants.
The
study
focuses
on
catshark
Scyliorhinus
canicular
mussel
Mytilus
galloprovincialis.
first
one
is
useful
indicator
localised
contamination
levels
due
its
exposure
that
accumulate
seabed.
Moreover,
it
has
high
trophic
position
plays
important
role
in
ecosystem.
mollusc
galloprovincialis,
other
hand,
being
filter-feeding
organism,
can
acquire
bioaccumulate
foreign
particles
present
environment.
Additionally,
because
also
commercial
interest,
direct
impact
conclusion,
presence
issue
requires
immediate
attention.
Bivalve
two
examples
must
be
precisely
determine
marine
ecosystem
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
918, С. 170568 - 170568
Опубликована: Фев. 2, 2024
Among
personal
care
products,
quaternium-15
is
prominently
featured
as
a
preservative
in
items
such
shampoos,
soaps,
shaving
and
cosmetics.
The
widespread
use
of
these
products
people's
daily
routines
contributes
to
release
into
aquatic
ecosystems.
In
this
context,
the
primary
aim
study
was
assess
physiological
cellular
responses
digestive
gland
gills
Mytilus
galloprovincialis
exposure.
Cell
viability
ability
cells
regulate
their
volume
were
evaluated.
Additionally,
expression
genes
involved
oxidative
stress
response
assessed
further
substantiate
compound's
harmful
effects.
Results
indicated
significant
decrease
both
RVD
(regulatory
decrease)
capacity
when
exposed
hypotonic
solution.
Furthermore,
impairment
cell
function
corroborated
by
modulation
stress-related
gene
expression,
including
SOD,
Cat,
well
Hsp70
CYP4Y1.
Similar
alterations
observed
gills,
reflecting
impaired
functionality
vital
organ
well.
summary,
outcomes
provide
conclusive
evidence
toxicity
quaternium-15.
This
underscores
urgent
need
investigate
toxicological
effects
contaminant
on
ecosystems
emphasises
necessity
limiting
containing
Antioxidants,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(6), С. 734 - 734
Опубликована: Июнь 17, 2024
Pharmaceutical
and
personal
care
products
(PPCPs)
containing
persistent
potentially
hazardous
substances
have
garnered
attention
for
their
ubiquitous
presence
in
natural
environments.
This
study
investigated
the
impact
of
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG),
a
common
PPCP
component,
on
Mytilus
galloprovincialis.
Mussels
were
subjected
to
two
PEG
concentrations
(E1:
0.1
mg/L
E2:
10
mg/L)
over
14
days.
Oxidative
stress
markers
both
gills
digestive
glands
evaluated;
cytotoxicity
assays
performed
haemolymph
gland
cells.
Additionally,
cell
volume
regulation
(RVD
assay)
was
assess
physiological
PEG-induced
alterations.
In
gills,
reduced
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD)
activity
increased
lipid
peroxidation
(LPO)
at
E1.
gland,
only
LPO
influenced,
while
SOD
oxidatively
modified
proteins
(OMPs)
unaltered.
A
significant
decrease
viability
observed,
particularly
E2.
RVD
assay
revealed
disruptions
cells
These
findings
underscore
effects
exposure
M.
They
are
open
further
investigations
clarify
environmental
implications
PPCPs
possibility
exploring
safer
alternatives.
PeerJ,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12, С. e17080 - e17080
Опубликована: Март 7, 2024
This
study
presents
a
novel
approach
to
high-resolution
density
distribution
mapping
of
two
key
species
the
1170
“Reefs”
habitat,
Dendrophyllia
cornigera
and
Phakellia
ventilabrum
,
in
Bay
Biscay
using
deep
learning
models.
The
main
objective
this
was
establish
pipeline
based
on
models
extract
data
from
raw
images
obtained
by
remotely
operated
towed
vehicle
(ROTV).
Different
object
detection
were
evaluated
compared
various
shelf
zones
at
head
submarine
canyon
systems
metrics
such
as
precision,
recall,
F1
score.
best-performing
model,
YOLOv8,
selected
for
generating
maps
high
spatial
resolution.
also
generated
synthetic
augment
training
assess
generalization
capacity
proposed
provides
cost-effective
non-invasive
method
monitoring
assessing
status
these
important
reef-building
their
habitats.
results
have
implications
management
protection
habitat
Spain
other
marine
ecosystems
worldwide.
These
highlight
potential
improve
efficiency
accuracy
vulnerable
ecosystems,
allowing
informed
decisions
be
made
that
can
positive
impact
conservation.
Journal of Water Process Engineering,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
56, С. 104559 - 104559
Опубликована: Ноя. 20, 2023
Natural
wetlands,
the
transitional
zones
found
between
land
and
sea,
are
considered
hot
spots
for
plastic
accumulation.
Constructed
wetlands
(CW)
attempt
to
mimic
these
natural
in
order
provide
potential
Nature-Based
Solutions
(NBS)
reducing
microplastic
(MP)
contamination
wastewater
treatment
plants,
mitigating
MP
pollution
rivers.
In
this
work,
role
played
by
an
interspersed
lagoon
surrounded
aquatic
vegetation
(Juncus
Maritimus)
retaining
was
investigated
using
experimental
laboratory
simulations.
Four
types
(125–500
μm
500–1000
PA
fragments,
2
mm
PET
fibers
5
fibers)
along
with
suspended
sediments
were
injected
into
model
wetland
study
their
transport
throughout
system.
Five
different
vegetated
patch
lengths
surrounding
(LP).
Results
showed
that
protected
from
fragments
increasing
dispersion
of
particle-laden
flow
consequently
sedimentation.
When
use
patches
coupled
lagoon,
retention
rates
maximized
(with
total
percentages
88
±
3
%
99
1.5
fibers,
respectively),
suggesting
CW
a
NBS
trapping
specific
sources.
