Seabirds
have
been
the
messengers
of
marine
plastics
pollution
since
1950s,
not
long
after
began
to
be
commercially
manufactured.
In
decades
since,
a
number
multilateral
agreements
emerged
address
that
informed
by
research
and
monitoring
on
plastic
ingestion
in
seabirds.
continue
serve
as
effective
monitors
for
oceans,
increasingly
chemical
contamination
from
environment
additives
chemicals
can
adsorb
accumulate
seabirds'
tissues.
Plastics
has
far-reaching
ecological
impacts,
but
motivation
addressing
issue
escalated
rapidly
at
international
level.
are
also
most
globally
threatened
group
birds
require
concerted
conservation
actions
mitigate
population
declines
multiple
pressures.
However,
policy
mechanisms
focus
mitigation
anthropogenically
induced
stressors,
using
seabird
data,
often
fail
include
conserve
messengers.
this
review,
we
discuss
how
impacts
seabirds
is
used
inform
highlight
competing
interests
emerge
approach.
Finally,
opportunities
ensure
indicators
ocean
health
simultaneously
achieve
goals.
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
450, С. 131090 - 131090
Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2023
As
biota
are
increasingly
exposed
to
plastic
pollution,
there
is
a
need
closely
examine
the
sub-lethal
'hidden'
impacts
of
ingestion.
This
emerging
field
study
has
been
limited
model
species
in
controlled
laboratory
settings,
with
little
data
available
for
wild,
free-living
organisms.
Highly
impacted
by
ingestion,
Flesh-footed
Shearwaters
(Ardenna
carneipes)
thus
an
apt
these
environmentally
relevant
manner.
A
Masson's
Trichrome
stain
was
used
document
any
evidence
plastic-induced
fibrosis,
using
collagen
as
marker
scar
tissue
formation
proventriculus
(stomach)
30
Shearwater
fledglings
from
Lord
Howe
Island,
Australia.
Plastic
presence
highly
associated
widespread
and
extensive
changes
to,
even
loss
of,
structure
within
mucosa
submucosa.
Additionally,
despite
naturally
occurring
indigestible
items,
such
pumice,
also
being
found
gastrointestinal
tract,
this
did
not
cause
similar
scarring.
highlights
unique
pathological
properties
plastics
raises
concerns
other
Further,
extent
severity
fibrosis
documented
gives
support
novel,
fibrotic
disease,
which
we
define
'Plasticosis,'.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
57(51), С. 21550 - 21557
Опубликована: Дек. 12, 2023
Synthetic
antioxidants,
including
synthetic
phenolic
antioxidants
(SPAs),
amine
(AAs),
and
organophosphite
(OPAs),
are
essential
additives
for
preventing
oxidative
aging
in
various
industrial
consumer
products.
Increasing
attention
has
been
paid
to
the
environmental
contamination
caused
by
these
chemicals,
but
our
understanding
of
is
generally
limited
compared
other
emerging
contaminants
such
as
plasticizers
flame
retardants.
Many
people
spend
a
significant
portion
(normally
greater
than
80%)
their
time
indoors,
meaning
that
they
experience
widespread
persistent
exposure
indoor
contaminants.
Thus,
this
Perspective
focuses
on
problem
The
wide
application
commercial
products
demonstrated
toxicity
make
them
an
important
family
concern.
However,
knowledge
gaps
still
need
be
bridged:
novel
related
transformation
identified
environments,
different
dust
sampling
strategies
should
employed
evaluate
human
contaminants,
geographic
scope
research
broadened,
partition
coefficients
among
media
investigated.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
57(32), С. 11704 - 11717
Опубликована: Июль 29, 2023
Photoinitiators
(PIs)
are
a
family
of
anthropogenic
chemicals
used
in
polymerization
systems
that
generate
active
substances
to
initiate
reactions
under
certain
radiations.
Although
is
considered
green
method,
its
wide
application
various
commercial
products,
such
as
UV-curable
inks,
paints,
and
varnishes,
has
led
ubiquitous
environmental
issues
caused
by
PIs.
In
this
study,
we
present
an
overview
the
current
knowledge
on
occurrence,
human
exposure,
toxicity
PIs
provide
suggestions
for
future
research
based
numerous
available
studies.
The
residual
concentrations
food
packaging
materials,
at
microgram
per
gram
levels.
migration
from
materials
foodstuffs
been
confirmed
more
than
100
reports
contamination
Furthermore,
20
have
detected
water,
sediment,
sewage
sludge,
indoor
dust
collected
Asia,
United
States,
Europe.
Human
internal
exposure
was
also
detection
serum.
addition,
were
breast
milk,
indicating
breastfeeding
pathway
infants.
Among
most
studies,
benzophenone
dominant
congener
environment
humans.
Toxicity
studies
reveal
multiple
toxic
end
points,
carcinogenicity
endocrine-disrupting
effects.
Future
investigations
should
focus
synergistic/antagonistic
effects
coexposure
metabolism/transformation
pathways
newly
identified
aim
develop
"greener"
with
high
efficiency,
low
migration,
toxicity.
Marine Pollution Bulletin,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
206, С. 116800 - 116800
Опубликована: Авг. 2, 2024
Plastic
ingestion
by
seabirds
is
an
increasing
issue
worldwide,
yet
species
can
vary
in
based
on
ecological
and
morphological
differences.
This
provokes
the
question
of
which
are
better
suited
to
monitor
plastic
across
regions
time.
In
Canada,
we
examined
sympatric
northern
fulmars
(Fulmarus
glacialis),
black-legged
kittiwakes
(Rissa
tridactyla),
thick-billed
murres
(Uria
lomvia),
black
guillemots
(Cepphus
grylle).
Here,
present
new
data
compare
historical
work
inform
pollution
monitoring
Canada.
2021,
51
%
fulmars,
7
contained
plastic,
whereas
had
no
pieces
>1
mm.
Regardless
methods
used
collect
process
samples,
continue
have
low
levels
compared
European
Arctic,
but
high
other
Canadian
emphasizing
their
continued
utility
as
a
tool
for
Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
57(27), С. 9965 - 9974
Опубликована: Июнь 29, 2023
The
benzotriazole
UV
stabilizer
UV-328
is
well
known
for
its
potent
antioxidative
properties;
however,
there
are
concerns
about
how
it
may
affect
signaling
nodes
and
lead
to
negative
consequences.
This
study
identified
the
key
cascades
involved
in
oxidative
stress
zebrafish
(Danio
rerio)
larvae
evaluated
cell
cycle
arrests
associated
developmental
alternations.
Exposure
at
0.25,
0.50,
1.00,
2.00,
4.00
μg/L
downregulated
gene
expression
with
(cat,
gpx,
gst,
sod)
apoptosis
(caspase-3,
caspase-6,
caspase-8,
caspase-9)
3
days
postfertilization
(dpf).
transcriptome
aberration
disrupted
p38
mitogen-activated
protein
kinase
(MAPK)
was
validated
based
on
decreased
mRNA
expressions
of
MAPK
(0.36-fold),
p53
(0.33-fold),
growth
arrest
DNA
damage–inducible
45
α
(Gadd45a)
(0.52-fold)
after
a
3-
14-day
exposure
alongside
correspondingly
expression.
percentage
cells
Gap
1
(G1)
phase
increased
from
69.60%
maximum
77.07%
(p
<
0.05)
dpf
embryos.
inhibited
MAPK/p53/Gadd45a
regulatory
circuit
but
promoted
G1
arrest,
abnormally
accelerating
embryo
hatching
heart
rate.
provided
mechanistic
insights
that
enrich
risk
profiles
UV-328.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
908, С. 168401 - 168401
Опубликована: Ноя. 6, 2023
Personal
care
products
contain
chemicals
that
are
considered
of
emerging
concern
in
the
Arctic.
In
this
study,
a
selected
group
personal
was
investigated
snowpack
on
north-western
Spitsbergen.
We
report
preliminary
study
spatial
and
seasonal
distribution
13
ingredients
commonly
found
products,
including
fragrance
materials,
UV
filters,
BHT
BPA.
Possible
sources
deposition
processes
discussed.
Experimental
analyses
utilizing
GC-MS/MS,
were
complemented
with
outputs
from
HYSPLIT
transport
dispersion
model.
The
results
reveal
presence
all
compounds
snow,
both
proximity
to
distant
research
village
Ny-Ålesund.
For
some
these
is
first
time
their
reported
snow
Svalbard.
These
show
different
partitioning
behaviours
between
particulate
dissolved
phases,
affecting
processes.
Additionally,
concentrations
certain
vary
across
altitudes.
It
observed
relevance
long-range
atmospheric
during
winter
at
most
sites,
and,
regardless
human
settlements,
can
be
influenced
by
long-distance
sources.
This
highlights
need
for
detailed
information
CEACs'
physical-chemical
properties,
considering
potential
impact
fresh
marine
waters
snowmelt
under
climate
change.
El Hornero,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
39(2), С. 37 - 64
Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2025
Los
contaminantes
ambientales
representan
una
amenaza
global
para
los
organismos
y
la
conservación
de
biodiversidad
en
todo
el
mundo.
Las
aves
marinas
se
distinguen
las
demás
por
hacer
uso
tanto
del
ambiente
terrestre
como
marino,
exponiéndose
a
variedad
contaminantes.
Debido
esto
su
posición
trófica,
pueden
acumular
niveles
elevados
sus
tejidos,
que
provocar
efectos
negativos
estos
consecuencia
poblaciones
ecosistemas.
En
consecuencia,
es
necesario
relevar
periódicamente
naturales,
conocer
estado
situación
generar
análisis
integrales
brinden
información
relevante
estas
especies.
ambientes
marinos
costeros
Sudamérica
no
están
exentos
impacto
son
consideradas
buenas
monitoras
calidad
ambiental,
importante
qué
nos
brindan
sobre
presencia
ambientes.
Por
lo
tanto,
objetivo
esta
revisión
sistemática
realizar
un
integral
conocimiento
orgánicos
persistentes
(plaguicidas
organoclorados,
bifenilos
policlorados
polibromados),
hidrocarburos
aromáticos
policíclicos,
elementos
traza
emergentes
(plásticos,
fármacos,
cuidado
personal,
plaguicidas
actual,
entre
otros)
Sudamérica,
identificando
procesos
bioacumulación
especies,
posibles
asociados
más
vulnerables.
Se
buscará
identificar
brechas
región
con
fin
fortalecer
proyectos
futuro.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2025
Despite
benzotriazole
UV
stabilizers
(BT-UVs)
being
widely
used
since
the
1960s,
few
empirical
data
on
their
atmospheric
presence
exist.
UV-328
was
added
to
Stockholm
Convention
Persistent
Organic
Pollutants,
based
in
part
model
calculations
indicating
long-range
transport
potential.
We
investigated
occurrence
of
BT-UVs
at
multiple
sites
that
differ
greatly
proximity
potential
sources.
UV-P,
UV-328,
UV-234,
UV-326,
UV-329,
and
UV-327
were
quantified
active
air
samples
collected
suburban
Toronto,
Saturna
Island
Salish
Sea,
Point
Petre
Lake
Ontario,
Alert,
Nunavut,
as
well
XAD-resin
passive
samplers
deployed
British
Columbia
Quebec.
As
most
volatile
BT-UV,
UV-P
present
gas
phase
across
all
sampling
locations,
with
higher
concentrations
urban
areas.
The
five
less
only
from
Toronto
not
found
above
detection
limits
(0.03–1.7
pg·m–3)
anywhere
else.
Empirical
evidence
thus
does
support
predictions
particle-bound
BT-UVs.
Predictions
simple
should
be
supported
by
if
they
are
basis
for
regulatory
decisions.
