Biologist by the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), master's degree in Marine Sciences from the Institute of Marine Sciences - LABOMAR/UFC and PhD in Oceanography at Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG). Currently is Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Marine Sciences of the Universidade Federal de São Paulo (IMar-Unifesp). Has scientific focus in assessments of environmental impacts related to marine and coastal contamination investigating socio-environmental issues related to solid waste, including microplastics impacts. At the present, participate in dialogues with the Brazilian parliament (Chamber of Deputies and Senate), Ministry of the Environment, City Halls of municipalities and organized civil society subsidizing discussions for the global plastic treaty. From an academic perspective, has published articles on the occurrence, distribution and biological effects of microplastics and guiding early and mid-career researchers, on topics related to contamination, pollution and environmental chemistry. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Microplastics (MPs) are one of the most severe contemporary issues, reaching environmental impact levels similar to those reported for climate change. The identification and quantification of MPs using biological matrices make it possible to assess the exposure of organisms to this relevant environmental stress. In this sense, filter-feeding bivalve mollusks have been widely used as sent…
Microplastics (MPs <5 mm) are ubiquitous in natural environments, being bioavailable to a core set of aquatic organisms, mainly filter-feeding bivalve molluscs. In addition to being appreciated in cooking, widely distributed and important in the assessment of environmental quality, these organisms have been used as sentinels of MPs contamination. Studies carried out by our research group …
The contamination of Pernambuco coast by emulsified oil was characterized as a large-scale environmental disaster. In this sense, we are proposing a modern approach involving the evaluation of chemical parameters to characterize the degree of exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), contaminants of high toxic potential in oil, to which species residing in these aquatic environ…
Coastal ecosystems have served as reservoirs for several contaminants and residues, creating challenges for sustainable development and environmental management. In this context, the pollution caused by marine litter has been raising concern among managers and scientists. These residues are defined as any type of manufactured solid material discarded in marine environments, resulting from…
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Sentinel species are biological monitors that accumulate contaminants in their tissues without necessarily manifesting significant adverse effects. In the context of marine and coastal contamination by microplastics (MPs), several groups of organisms have been used as sentinels. Among these groups, filter-feeding bivalve molluscs have been widely and frequently used. In fact, good sentine…
Microplastics (MPs) are one of the most severe contemporary issues, reaching environmental impact levels like those reported for climate change. The identification and quantification of MPs using biological matrices make it possible to assess the exposure of organisms to this relevant environmental stress. In this sense, filter-feeding bivalve mollusks have been widely used as sentinels …
Widely used currently, plastic is the predominant material in marine litter, causing significant environmental impacts due to slow degradation, absorption and leaching of molecules in coastal and marine environments. Microplastics (MPs- 1µm-5mm) are present in all environmental matrices (air, water, soil, sediments and organisms), formed mainly by the fragmentation of larger items. Filter…
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Anthropogenic interventions associated with natural events have induced important changes along 3.56 million km2 of the Brazilian coast. In this regard, the contamination by hazardous chemical substances and solid waste in marine and coastal environments plays an essential role in the degradation processes observed contemporaneously. It is estimated that by 2025 60-80% of all waste releas…
Population and economic growth, rapid urbanization and changes in the lifestyle of communities have generated an increasing production of solid waste in the world. Among the waste produced by industrial activities, plastic has generated major environmental concerns in the contemporary context. Aiming to protect marine, coastal and freshwater biodiversity and reduce anthropic effects on ec…
Coastal aquatic systems and oceans are under systematic and continuous inputs of hazardous residues, leading to loss of biodiversity. Among the most reported contaminants in environmental matrices obtained in coastal areas, plastic has gained great relevance since it is the main component of solid waste. Additionally, high environmental persistence and potential toxicity make plastics one…
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The aquatic environment faces increasing challenges due to the introduction of diverse pollutants, as pharmaceutical residues like antidepressants and microplastics, posing significant threats to aquatic life. Fluoxetine (FLU), a widely prescribed antidepressant, stands out among these pollutants, known for its prevalence and hydrophobic nature, potentially leading to adsorption in matric…
Microplastic contamination is ubiquitous across global environmental matrices, especially in coastal and marine zones, reaching up to remote, pristine and protected areas. Monitoring microplastic contamination and pollution is of extreme importance to fully understand, mitigate and manage their impacts. Several species are used as sentinels of microplastic contamination, reflecting the en…
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