Perfluorinated Contaminants in Sediments and Aquatic Organisms Collected from Shallow Water and Tidal Flat Areas of the Ariake Sea, Japan:  Environmental Fate of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate in Aquatic Ecosystems

2006 ◽  
Vol 40 (16) ◽  
pp. 4916-4921 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haruhiko Nakata ◽  
Kurunthachalam Kannan ◽  
Tetsuya Nasu ◽  
Hyeon-Seo Cho ◽  
Ewan Sinclair ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shallow Water ◽  
Tidal Flat ◽  
Aquatic Ecosystems ◽  
Environmental Fate ◽  
Aquatic Organisms ◽  
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate ◽  
Ariake Sea

scholarly journals Toxicity, biotransformation and bioaccumulation of silver nanoparticles in laboratory conditions and aquatic ecosystems

2021 ◽  
pp. 116-129
Author(s):  
P. Vered ◽  
V. Bityutsky ◽  
V. Kharchyshyn ◽  
M. Zlochevskiy
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Toxic Effect ◽  
Aquatic Ecosystems ◽  
Environmental Fate ◽  
Ecological Factors ◽  
Aquatic Organisms ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Toxic Effects ◽  
Laboratory Practice

Generalized studies of the world scientific literature on the fate and risk assessment of exposure to silver nanoparticles (NPAg) both at the ecosystem level and at the organism level, as well as in the laboratory. It is emphasized that the toxic effect of silver nanoparticles, mechanisms and methods of action of NPAg on the body of aquatic organisms have been sufficiently studied in laboratory practice. However, there are some gaps and discrepancies between the results of laboratory tests and the study of real environmental consequences, and such inconsistencies hinder the development of appropriate effective measures to achieve environmental well-being. To bridge such gaps, this review summarizes how environmental conditions and the physicochemical properties of NPAg influence conflicting conclusions between laboratory and real-world environmental studies. It is emphasized that modern research on the pathways of entry, transformation and bioaccumulation of silver nanoparticles in natural aquatic ecosystems emphasizes the ability of such nanoparticles to penetrate intact physiological barriers, which is extremely dangerous. It is proved that silver nanoparticles have a toxic effect on microorganisms, macrophytes and aquatic organisms. The toxic effects of NPAg cover almost entire aquatic ecosystems. A study by a number of authors on the factors influencing the mobility, bioavailability, toxicity and environmental fate of Ag nanoparticles was analyzed to assess the environmental risk. In addition, this review systematically examines the various toxic effects of silver nanoparticles in the environment and compares these effects with the results obtained in laboratory practice, which is useful for assessing the environmental effects of such compounds. The dangerous chronic effects of low-concentration NPAg (μg/l) on natural aquatic ecosystems over a long period of time (months to several years) have been described in detail. In addition, the prospects for future studies of NPAg toxicity in natural freshwater environments are emphasized. Key words: nanoparticles of the medium (NPAg), ecosystem, laboratory wash, toxicity, aquatic organisms, ecological factors.

scholarly journals The Role of Aquatic Ecosystems (River Tua, Portugal) as Reservoirs of Multidrug-Resistant Aeromonas spp.

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 698
Author(s):  
Sónia Gomes ◽  
Conceição Fernandes ◽  
Sandra Monteiro ◽  
Edna Cabecinha ◽  
Amílcar Teixeira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Nalidixic Acid ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Aquatic Ecosystems ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Aquatic Organisms ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Anthropogenic Pressures ◽  
Resistance Rates

The inappropriate use of antibiotics, one of the causes of the high incidence of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria isolated from aquatic ecosystems, represents a risk for aquatic organisms and the welfare of humans. This study aimed to determine the antimicrobial resistance rates among riverine Aeromonas spp., taken as representative of the autochthonous microbiota, to evaluate the level of antibacterial resistance in the Tua River (Douro basin). The prevalence and degree of antibiotic resistance was examined using motile aeromonads as a potential indicator of antimicrobial susceptibility for the aquatic environment. Water samples were collected from the middle sector of the river, which is most impacted area by several anthropogenic pressures. Water samples were plated on an Aeromonas-selective agar, with and without antibiotics. The activity of 19 antibiotics was studied against 30 isolates of Aeromonas spp. using the standard agar dilution susceptibility test. Antibiotic resistance rates were fosfomycin (FOS) 83.33%, nalidixic acid (NA) 60%, cefotaxime (CTX) 40%, gentamicin (CN) 26.67%, tobramycin (TOB) 26.67%, cotrimoxazole (SXT) 26.67%, chloramphenicol (C) 16.67%, and tetracycline (TE) 13.33%. Some of the nalidixic acid-resistant strains were susceptible to fluoroquinolones. Multiple resistance was also observed (83.33%). The environmental ubiquity, the natural susceptibility to antimicrobials and the zoonotic potential of Aeromonas spp. make them optimal candidates for studying antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic environments may provide an ideal setting for the acquisition and dissemination of antibiotic resistance because anthropogenic activities frequently impact them. The potential risk of multi- and pan-resistant bacteria transmission between animals and humans should be considered in a “One Health—One World” concept.

Environmental fate of cigarette butts and their toxicity in aquatic organisms: A comprehensive systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 195 ◽  
pp. 110881
Author(s):  
Sina Dobaradaran ◽  
Farshid Soleimani ◽  
Razegheh Akhbarizadeh ◽  
Torsten C. Schmidt ◽  
Maryam Marzban ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Environmental Fate ◽  
Aquatic Organisms ◽  
Cigarette Butts

scholarly journals Environmental fate of multiwalled carbon nanotubes and graphene oxide across different aquatic ecosystems

NanoImpact ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Avant ◽  
Dermont Bouchard ◽  
Xiaojun Chang ◽  
Hsin-Se Hsieh ◽  
Brad Acrey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Aquatic Ecosystems ◽  
Environmental Fate ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon

scholarly journals FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI TOKSISITAS BAHAN PENCEMAR TERHADAP ORGANISME PERAIRAN

OSEANA ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-22
Author(s):  
Triyoni Purbonegoro
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Aquatic Environment ◽  
Aquatic Ecosystems ◽  
Physiological Condition ◽  
Aquatic Organisms ◽  
Combined Effects ◽  
Biological Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Major Factors

FACTORS THAT AFFECTING THE TOXICITY OF POLLUTANTS TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS. There are a large number of pollutants in aquatic environment with various characteristics and factors that can modify and affect the toxicity of pollutants in this environment. The major factors affecting pollutant toxicity include physicochemical properties of pollutants, mode of exposure, time, environmental factors, and biological factors. Moreover, organisms in an aquatic ecosystem are seldom exposed to only single pollutant, and most cases the stress of pollution on aquatic ecosystems is related to the interaction and combined effects of many chemicals. The combined effects may be synergistic or antagonistic, depending on the pollutants and the physiological condition of the organism involved.

scholarly journals Inelastic hyperspectral lidar for aquatic ecosystems monitoring and landscape plant scanning test

2018 ◽  
Vol 176 ◽  
pp. 01003
Author(s):  
Guangyu Zhao ◽  
Elin Malmqvist ◽  
Klas Rydhmer ◽  
Alfred Strand ◽  
Giuseppe Bianco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diode Laser ◽  
Temporal Resolution ◽  
Aquatic Ecosystems ◽  
Focal Depth ◽  
Aquatic Organisms ◽  
Landscape Plant ◽  
Optical Arrangement ◽  
Spatio Temporal ◽  
And Behavior

We have developed an aquatic inelastic hyperspectral lidar with unrestricted focal-depth and enough sensitivity and spatio-temporal resolution to detect and resolve position and behavior of individual sub-millimeter aquatic organisms. We demonstrate ranging with monitoring of elastic echoes, water Raman signals and fluorescence from chlorophyllbearing phytoplankton and dye tagged organisms. The system is based on a blue CW diode laser and a Scheimpflug optical arrangement.

Anomalously low electrostatic bending stiffness of graphene oxide 2D membranes regulates its environmental fate in aquatic ecosystems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Ali Sanjari Shahrezaei ◽  
Seyed Mohammad-Reza Taheri ◽  
Hesam Nikfazan ◽  
Alexandra Satalov ◽  
Mohsen Moazzami Gudarzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Surface Waters ◽  
Aquatic Ecosystems ◽  
Environmental Fate ◽  
2D Materials ◽  
Bending Stiffness ◽  
High Importance

Though deemed to be of high importance for the determination of environmental impact of 2D materials upon their release into surface waters, control over the conformational engineering of atomically thin...

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