The impact of petroleum exploitation and oil spills in marine ecosystems has increased over
time. Among the concerns regarding these events, the impact on coral reefs stand out …

Petroleum industry in the southern Gulf of Mexico possesses relevant importance for the
Mexican economy but it has also impacted the marine and coastal environments of this …

BACKGROUND About 25,000 oil tankers are transported annually through the Persian Gulf
in Iran. Therefore, oil pollution in this region is very high. Research on the use of marine …

The interest in pneumatic bioreactors is related to their good mass transfer capacity, as well
as lower operating costs, due to the simple mechanical structure. Knowledge of the transport …

Hydrocarbon pollution is a widespread issue in both groundwater and surface-water
systems; however, research on remediation at the interface of these two systems is limited …

No ecotoxicological information exists on phenanthrene (Phe) exposure in cephalopods,
animals of commercial and ecological importance. This study investigated the effect of Phe …

Nowadays, the bioremediation of water bodies is necessary. Several microorganisms have
been reported as pollutant degraders, this capacity is due to their ability to adapt to hostile …

Surfactants are compounds with a diverse and significant role in various industries,
including petroleum, agricultural, food, pharmaceutical, and the environment (Martins and …

Notwithstanding the benefits that oil provides as a source of energy, society also recognizes
the environmental problems caused by its use. We evaluated eight coastal sites in the …

The negative effects of tourism have led to urban, environmental, and social deterioration in
various Mexican tourist destinations. Biotechnology can provide some technical alternatives …