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Parhyale hawaiensis as a promising alternative organism for monitoring acute toxicity of sediments under the influence of submarine outfalls

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Author(s):
Vacchi, I, Francine ; dos Santos, Amanda [1] ; Artal, Mariana C. [1] ; Magalhaes, Gabriel R. [2] ; de Souza Vendemiatti, Josiane A. [2] ; Umbuzeiro, Gisela de Aragao [1, 2, 3]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Pharmaceut Sci, Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[2] Vacchi, Francine, I, Univ Estadual Campinas, Sch Technol, Limeira, SP - Brazil
[3] Vacchi, Francine, I, Univ Estadual Campinas, Inst Biol, Campinas, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Marine Pollution Bulletin; v. 149, DEC 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

One option for effluent discharge is the ocean because of its high depuration and dilution capacity. However, this practice may have negative impacts on aquatic biota. The objective of this study was to develop a miniaturized sediment acute toxicity test using the amphipod Parhyale hawaiensis and to verify its suitability to monitor sediment samples under the influence of a submarine outfall. Samples from Santos Bay were evaluated as whole sediment, dry sediment, pore water, aqueous and organic extract. Sediment samples were tested in 12-wells microplates and liquid samples in 96-wells microplates. Toxicity was observed in 73% of the whole sediment samples, in agreement with the literature for the same study area. Aqueous extracts showed no toxicity, but pore water and organic extract were toxic, suggesting that toxicity is related to organic contaminants. The miniaturized acute toxicity test with P. hawaiensis proved to be a promising tool for monitoring marine environments. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 15/24758-5 - Virtual effect directed analysis for mutagenicity characterization of relevant environmental samples
Grantee:Gisela de Aragão Umbuzeiro
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 17/22010-9 - Toxicity of sediments under the influence of the Santos submarine outfall using the marine amphipod Parhyale hawaiensis
Grantee:Gabriel Rampazzo Magalhães
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
FAPESP's process: 14/08829-7 - Developing ecotoxicity biomarkers in the marine amphipod Parhyale hawaiensis and testing toxicity of manufactured nanomaterials
Grantee:Mariana Coletty Artal
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate