A synthesis of the ecology, human-related threats and conservation perspectives for the endangered franciscana dolphin
The franciscana is endemic to subtropical coastal waters of Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina,
and is the only living species of the family Pontoporiidae. It is regarded as the most …
and is the only living species of the family Pontoporiidae. It is regarded as the most …
From Mexico to the Beagle Channel: A review of metal and metalloid pollution studies on wildlife species in Latin America.
A Di Marzio, SA Lambertucci, AJG Fernandez… - Environmental …, 2019 - Elsevier
Emissions of metals and metalloids (Hg; Cd; Cr; Cu; Pb; Ni; Zn; Fe; Mn; As; Se) generated by
natural (eg, geothermal activity) or anthropic causes (eg., industry or mining) represent a …
natural (eg, geothermal activity) or anthropic causes (eg., industry or mining) represent a …
Unveiling mercury levels: Trophic habits influence on bioaccumulation in two Otariid species
A Roselli-Laclau, J García-Alonso… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Mercury, a toxic metal released by various human activities, exerts environmental stress
through its bioaccumulation and biomagnification, particularly in marine habitats. South …
through its bioaccumulation and biomagnification, particularly in marine habitats. South …
Trace element concentrations in dolphins of south-east Australia; mercury a cause for concern in the region
Concentrations of nine trace elements (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Mn, Ni, Se, Zn) in hepatic, renal
and epidermal tissues were investigated in three dolphin species (Burrunan dolphin …
and epidermal tissues were investigated in three dolphin species (Burrunan dolphin …
Temporal trends of trace elements bioaccumulation by a vulnerable cetacean (Pontoporia blainvillei) before and after one of the largest mining disasters worldwide
BMR Manhães, M Vannuci-Silva, JA Brião… - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
One of the largest environmental disasters worldwide occurred on November 5th, 2015,
when the Fundão dam collapsed in Mariana (Minas Gerais State, Southeast Brazil). The …
when the Fundão dam collapsed in Mariana (Minas Gerais State, Southeast Brazil). The …
Persistent Organic Pollutants and Mercury in Genetically Identified Inner Estuary Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) Residents of the Guayaquil Gulf, Ecuador …
The bottlenose dolphin is one of the most common cetaceans found in the coastal waters,
estuaries, and mangroves of Ecuador. However, its population size is gradually declining in …
estuaries, and mangroves of Ecuador. However, its population size is gradually declining in …
Tracking trace elements into complex coral reef trophic networks
The integration, accumulation and transfer of trace elements across the main tropic levels of
many food webs are poorly documented. This is notably the case for the complex trophic …
many food webs are poorly documented. This is notably the case for the complex trophic …
[HTML][HTML] From narrow and overlapped to wide and segregated: The isotopic niche of a tropical cetacean community
MC Neves, M Vannuci-Silva, G Montanini… - Ecological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Species in sympatry can coexist due to some degree of niche partitioning. Four cetacean
species, Guiana (Sotalia guianensis), franciscana (Pontoporia blainvillei), Atlantic spotted …
species, Guiana (Sotalia guianensis), franciscana (Pontoporia blainvillei), Atlantic spotted …
[HTML][HTML] Metal Levels in Striped Dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) and Common Dolphins (Delphinus delphis) Stranded along the Sicilian Coastlines of the …
Simple Summary Dolphins, top predators able to accumulate high levels of environmental
contaminants, are used as sentinel species of marine pollution. In this study, the content of …
contaminants, are used as sentinel species of marine pollution. In this study, the content of …
Relationship between mercury and selenium concentrations in tissues from stranded odontocetes in the northern Gulf of Mexico
MA McCormack, BP Jackson, J Dutton - Science of The Total Environment, 2020 - Elsevier
Odontocetes are apex predators that, despite accumulating mercury (Hg) to high
concentrations in their tissues, show few signs of Hg toxicity. One method of Hg …
concentrations in their tissues, show few signs of Hg toxicity. One method of Hg …