Chapter 4 - Legacy Contamination in Estuarine Dolphin Species From the South American Coast. In: Marine Mammal Ecotoxicology
Salvatore Siciliano
Jailson F. Moura
Davi C. Tavares
Helena A. Kehrig
Rachel A. Hauser-Davis
Isabel Moreira
Ricardo Lavandier
Leila S. Lemos
Renata Emin-Lima
Natalia S. Quinete
Abstract
As top predators, cetaceans occupy important ecologic niches in marine ecosystems, although this also makes them highly vulnerable to the biomagnification of persistent chemicals throughout their life stages. Coastal dolphins, in particular, are highly exposed to harmful chemicals in the marine environment, due to their proximity to anthropogenic activities. In this context, both Guiana (Sotalia guianensis) and Franciscana dolphins (Pontoporia blainvillei) have been used as valuable model species regarding the assessment of marine pollution along the South American coast. As these species are confined to a narrow coastal distribution and exhibit a small home range, they may be chronically exposed to chemical contaminants. In this chapter, an extensive compilation of relevant information on important chemical pollutants in both dolphin species is discussed, namely metals and certain persistent organic pollutants, such as polychlorinated biphenyls and polybrominated diphenyl ethers. Moreover, the application of biomarkers of response is discussed, providing an enhanced comprehension on the use of this approach in investigating the effects of xenobiotics in both coastal species.
Siciliano S., Moura J.F., Tavares D.C., Kehrig H.A., Hauser-Davis R.A., Moreira I., Lavandier R., Lemos L.S., Emin-Lima R. and Quinete N.S. (2018) Chapter 4 - Legacy Contamination in Estuarine Dolphin Species From the South American Coast. In: Fossi M.C. & Panti C. (eds.). Marine Mammal Ecotoxicology (pp. 95-116). 10.1016/B978-0-12-812144-3.00004-8
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Title = {Chapter 4 - Legacy Contamination in Estuarine Dolphin Species From the South American Coast},
Author = {Siciliano, Salvatore and Moura, Jailson F. and Tavares, Davi C. and Kehrig, Helena A. and Hauser-Davis, Rachel A. and Moreira, Isabel and Lavandier, Ricardo and Lemos, Leila S. and Emin-Lima, Renata and Quinete, Natalia S.},
Editor = {Fossi, M.C. and Panti, C.},
Year = {2018},
Pages = {95-116},
Doi = {10.1016/B978-0-12-812144-3.00004-8},
Isbn = {978-0-12-812144-3},
Booktitle = {Marine Mammal Ecotoxicology},
Abstract = {As top predators, cetaceans occupy important ecologic niches in marine ecosystems, although this also makes them highly vulnerable to the biomagnification of persistent chemicals throughout their life stages. Coastal dolphins, in particular, are highly exposed to harmful chemicals in the marine environment, due to their proximity to anthropogenic activities. In this context, both Guiana (Sotalia guianensis) and Franciscana dolphins (Pontoporia blainvillei) have been used as valuable model species regarding the assessment of marine pollution along the South American coast. As these species are confined to a narrow coastal distribution and exhibit a small home range, they may be chronically exposed to chemical contaminants. In this chapter, an extensive compilation of relevant information on important chemical pollutants in both dolphin species is discussed, namely metals and certain persistent organic pollutants, such as polychlorinated biphenyls and polybrominated diphenyl ethers. Moreover, the application of biomarkers of response is discussed, providing an enhanced comprehension on the use of this approach in investigating the effects of xenobiotics in both coastal species.},
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TY - CHAP
AU - Siciliano, Salvatore
AU - Moura, Jailson F.
AU - Tavares, Davi C.
AU - Kehrig, Helena A.
AU - Hauser-Davis, Rachel A.
AU - Moreira, Isabel
AU - Lavandier, Ricardo
AU - Lemos, Leila S.
AU - Emin-Lima, Renata
AU - Quinete, Natalia S.
ED - Fossi, Maria Cristina
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TI - Chapter 4 - Legacy Contamination in Estuarine Dolphin Species From the South American Coast
PY - 2018
SP - 95-116
DO - 10.1016/B978-0-12-812144-3.00004-8
SN - 978-0-12-812144-3
BT - Marine Mammal Ecotoxicology
AB - As top predators, cetaceans occupy important ecologic niches in marine ecosystems, although this also makes them highly vulnerable to the biomagnification of persistent chemicals throughout their life stages. Coastal dolphins, in particular, are highly exposed to harmful chemicals in the marine environment, due to their proximity to anthropogenic activities. In this context, both Guiana (Sotalia guianensis) and Franciscana dolphins (Pontoporia blainvillei) have been used as valuable model species regarding the assessment of marine pollution along the South American coast. As these species are confined to a narrow coastal distribution and exhibit a small home range, they may be chronically exposed to chemical contaminants. In this chapter, an extensive compilation of relevant information on important chemical pollutants in both dolphin species is discussed, namely metals and certain persistent organic pollutants, such as polychlorinated biphenyls and polybrominated diphenyl ethers. Moreover, the application of biomarkers of response is discussed, providing an enhanced comprehension on the use of this approach in investigating the effects of xenobiotics in both coastal species.
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