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An environmental forensic approach for tropical estuaries based on metal bioaccumulation in tissues of Callinectes danae

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Bordon, Isabella C. A. C. [1, 2] ; Sarkis, Jorge E. S. [1] ; Andrade, Nathalia P. [1] ; Hortellani, Marcos A. [1] ; Favaro, Deborah I. T. [3] ; Kakazu, Mauricio H. [1] ; Cotrim, Marycel E. B. [1] ; Lavradas, Raquel T. [4] ; Moreira, Isabel [4] ; Saint'Pierre, Tatiana D. [4] ; Hauser-Davis, Rachel Ann [4]
Total Authors: 11
Affiliation:
[1] IPEN, Inst Nucl Energy Res, Chem & Environm Technol Ctr, Ave Prof Lineu Prestes 2242, Cidade Univ, BR-05508000 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[2] Praca Infante Henr S-N, BR-11330900 Sao Vicente, SP - Brazil
[3] IPEN, Inst Nucl Energy Res, Res Reactor Ctr, Ave Prof Lineu Prestes 2242 Cidade Univ, BR-05508000 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[4] Pontificia Univ Catolica Rio de Janeiro, PUC RIO, Rua Marques Sao Vicente 225, BR-22451900 Rio De Janeiro, RJ - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: ECOTOXICOLOGY; v. 25, n. 1, p. 91-104, JAN 2016.
Web of Science Citations: 3
Abstract

The blue crab Callinectes danae is distributed throughout the Atlantic coast and this study aimed to evaluate a environmental forensics approach that could be applied at tropical estuarine systems where this species is distributed, based on the metal concentrations in its tissues. For this purpose, blue crab samples were collected in 9 sites (distributed in 3 areas) along the Santos Estuarine System, state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The concentrations of Al, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn were determined in gills, hepatopancreas and muscle tissues. Sediment samples were collected and analyzed in these same sites. A data distribution pattern was identified during both sampling periods (August and December 2011). In order to validate this model, a new sampling campaign was performed in March 2013 at the Santos Estuarine System and also at Ilha Grande (state of Rio de Janeiro). These data were added to the previous database (composed of the August and December 2011 samples) and a discriminant analysis was applied. The results confirmed an environmental fingerprint for the Santos Estuarine System. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/01902-0 - Individuals of the family Portunidae (crab) as definitive biomonitors for identification of emission sources
Grantee:Isabella Cristina da Costa Leal Bordon
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate