The presence of microplastics in the aquatic environment poses a serious threat not only to
aquatic organisms but also to human beings that consume them. The uptake and effects of …

The objective of this review is to synthetize knowledge of the relationship between metals
and oxidative stress in aquatic crustaceans (mainly shrimp and crabs) to analyze antioxidant …

The substantial harmful effects of tobacco smoking on fertility and reproduction have
become apparent but are not generally appreciated. Tobacco smoke contains more than …

Sperm experience intense and varied selection that dramatically impacts the evolution of
sperm quality. Selection acts to ensure that sperm are fertilization-competent and able to …

The rising number of diseases and deaths caused by pollution and modern lifestyle habits is
a growing societal concern. Marine ecosystems are both victim to this human behaviour as a …

Abstract Extreme events like Marine Heatwaves (MHWs) are becoming more intense,
severe, and frequent, threatening benthic communities, specifically bivalves. However, the …

The use of rare earth elements (REEs) has been increasing and one of the most used is
neodymium (Nd). Being an emergent contaminant, its negative impacts are poorly …

Cadmium (Cd) is widely used in daily life and was recently recognized as a possible source
of human toxicity due to its ability to accumulate in organs. Previous studies have shown that …

Abstract Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) are extensively used in various industrial
and commercial applications. Despite their wide application may lead to the contamination …

Sediment contamination remains a global problem, particularly in transitional waters such as
estuaries and coastal lagoons, which are the recipients of chemicals from multiple near-and …