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 …

Trace elements (TEs) constitute the oldest emerging pollutants globally, most occur from
natural sources, but a few are derived from anthropogenic sources. Marine mammals are …

Abstract On November 5th, 2015, the Fundão dam collapsed in Minas Gerais, southeastern
Brazil, releasing millions of cubic meters of mud containing mining residue into the Doce …

Coastal areas are affected by urban, industrial and agriculture pollutants runoff, wastewater
and stormwater discharges, making this environment the final repository of chemical …

Rough-toothed dolphins, Steno bredanensis, are closely associated with coastal waters in
the Southwestern Atlantic Ocean, increasing the exposure to multiple stressors, such as …

The ecology and life history of marine megafauna can answer the ecological importance of a
region. This study assesses and monitors the abundance and home range of sea turtles …

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 …

Numerous species of marine megafauna are at risk of extinction and understanding their
genetic population structure and demographic history is essential for their conservation. We …

The franciscana (Pontoporia blainvillei) is the most threatened small cetacean of South
America. The species is endemic to coastal waters of the western South Atlantic Ocean …

The franciscana dolphin, Pontorporia blainvillei, is an endemic cetacean of the Atlantic coast
of South America. Its coastal distribution and restricted movement patterns make this species …