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Sediment contamination and toxicity of Marine Protected Areas in southeastern Brazilian coast: A baseline for management planning

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Author(s):
Moreira, Lucas Buruaem [1] ; Fernandes, Gabrielle Melo [2] ; Lopes Figueira, Rubens Cesar [3] ; do Nascimento, Ronaldo Ferreira [4] ; Cavalcante, Rivelino Martins [2] ; Valle Machado, Wilson Thadeu [5] ; de Souza Abessa, Denis Moledo [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Sao Paulo State Univ, UNESP, Praca Infante Dom Henrique S-N, BR-11330900 Sao Vicente, SP - Brazil
[2] Fed Univ Ceara UFC, Inst Marine Sci LABOMAR, Av Abolicao 3207, BR-60165081 Fortaleza, Ceara - Brazil
[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Oceanog Inst IOUSP, Praca Oceanog 191, BR-05508120 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
[4] Fed Univ Ceara UFC, Dept Chem, Av Humberto Monte S-N, BR-60000000 Fortaleza, Ceara - Brazil
[5] Fluminense Fed Univ UFF, Dept Geochem, BR-24020141 Niteroi, RJ - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: Marine Pollution Bulletin; v. 170, SEP 2021.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Recent studies have shown that the effectiveness of establishing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is threatened by toxic effects of contaminants. Sa similar to o Paulo is the most economically developed state of Brazil, and its coast is protected by a system of MPAs, including the North Shore Marine Protected Area (NSMPA). The present study provides a first assessment of sediment quality in NSMPA and two reference sites. Concentrations of arsenic (As), metals (Al, Fe, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and its sources were determined. Comparisons with sediment quality guidelines indicated low contamination, as confirmed by the Geoaccumulation Index, which classified the results as background levels. Whole-sediment exposures of the amphipod Tiburonella viscana were performed to estimate possible acute effects, but samples exhibited no toxicity. The results presented in this study represent a baseline for further monitoring programs of MPAs, supporting conservation actions of management plans. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/15482-0 - Establishment of site-specific sediment quality guidelines for the Coast of São Paulo state: scientific basis for the creation of a national legislation
Grantee:Lucas Buruaem Moreira
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral