In this review, a wide array of bioaccumulation markers and biomarkers, used to
demonstrate exposure to and effects of environmental contaminants, has been discussed in …

Within the frame of the 2nd Iberian Congress of Environmental Contamination and
Toxicology (University of the Basque Country, Leioa, June 1998) a workshop was held …

This chapter provides the reader with a fundamental understanding of the systems, including
specific nuances observed in aquatic organisms, to describe how these systems provide a …

Energy balance is a fundamental requirement of stress adaptation and tolerance. We
explore the links between metabolism, energy balance and stress tolerance using aquatic …

This book provides a concise synthesis of how toxic chemical pollutants affect physiological
processes in teleost fish. This Second Edition of the well-received Water Pollution and Fish …

Each year ecotoxicological problems become increasingly complex and encompass
broader spatial and temporal scales. Our practical understanding must evolve accordingly to …

Large volumes of produced water are generated and discharged to the coastal and ocean
waters worldwide from offshore oil and gas production facilities. There is concern that the …

This review compiles and evaluates existing scientific information on the use, limitations,
and procedural considerations for EROD activity (a catalytic measurement of cytochrome …

The paper outlines a 2-tier approach for wide-scale biomonitoring programmes. To obtain a
high level of standardization, we suggest the use of caged organisms (mussels or fish). An …

Environmental pollution by organic compounds and metals became extensive as mining
and industrial activities increased in the 19th century and have intensified since then …