Effects of contact with crude oil and its ingestion by the symbiotic polychaete Branchiosyllis living in sponges (Cinachyrella sp.) following the 2019 oil spill on the tropical coast of Brazil

Lira, Anny Laura de Oliveira; Craveiro, Nykon; Silva, Fausthon Fred da; Filho, José Souto Rosa

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149655

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“…Oil-related species-level impacts from this orphan spill have been detected in several taxonomic groups (Table 1; Figs. 1 and 2) such as seagrasses (Magalhães et al, 2021), sponges (Lira et al, 2021;Miranda et al, 2022), corals (Campelo et al, 2021;Miranda et al, 2022), polychaetes (Craveiro et al, 2021;Lira et al, 2021), echinoderms (Cerqueira, 2021), turtles, birds (IBAMA, 2019;Oliveira et al, 2021), fishes (Magalhães et al, 2022;Melo et al, 2022;Soares et al, 2021;Souza et al, 2022), and marine mammals (IBAMA, 2019). In addition, the most studied groups were crustaceans (47.4%) and mollusks (31.6%) (Soares et al, 2022;Campelo et al, 2021;Craveiro et al, 2021;Gusmao et al, 2021;Soares et al, 2021;Magalhães et al, 2022;Rosa, 2022;Santana et al, 2022) (Fig.…”

Section: Effect Of Orphan Oil Spill On Biodiversity In South Atlanticmentioning

confidence: 99%

Severe ecological impacts caused by one of the worst orphan oil spills worldwide

Soares

Rabelo

2023

Marine Environmental Research

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Section: Effect Of Orphan Oil Spill On Biodiversity In South Atlanticmentioning

confidence: 99%

Severe ecological impacts caused by one of the worst orphan oil spills worldwide

Soares

Rabelo

2023

Marine Environmental Research

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“…In 2017, the Campos Basin had a total of 863 offshore drilled wells, 537 of which produced oil, while the Santos Basin had 114 offshore drilled wells and 55 in production (Zacharias and Fornaro 2020 ). There have been several offshore oil spills reported from these basins with the latest being the unknown South Atlantic oil spill in 2019 (Lira et al 2021 ) which was first identified on the Brazilian coast on the 30 th of August 2019. This spill had significant effects on wildlife and shoreline ecosystems with oil reaching 4334 km of coastline along the States of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.…”

Section: Planning For Offshore Oiled Wildlife Response In Brazilmentioning

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Planning for an offshore oiled wildlife response: case studies from New Zealand and Brazil

Chilvers

Ruoppolo²

2023

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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When an offshore oil spill occurs, it is often assumed that there will be no wildlife impacted or that an oiled wildlife response could not be undertaken. In most cases, one or both assumptions are wrong. With increasing offshore fishing, petroleum exploration, and shipping routes, the risk of accidents and spills offshore has increased. This review outlines the important considerations for offshore oiled wildlife response and explores two case studies on offshore oiled wildlife response planning based on offshore drilling or active platforms in New Zealand and Brazil. There are significant challenges for running a response in offshore environments; however, with planning, including preparation of specialized response plans, equipment, and readiness of skilled personnel, an offshore oiled wildlife response can lead to greater survival and protection for wildlife and the environment.

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“…In addition to this threatened fauna, recent research has provided information on the impact of spills on plankton food webs and benthic communities (Campelo et al 2021;Cerqueira 2021;Craveiro et al 2021;Gusmão et al 2021;Lira et al 2021). During the massive oil spill on the Pernambuco coast (Table 1), the highest percentage of affected zooplankton was recorded in the estuarine plume, followed by the tropical bay and coral reef areas.…”

Section: Ecological Impacts: Protected Areas Tropical Ecosystems and Speciesmentioning

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“…Acute impacts were found on echinoderms (Cerqueira 2021), polychaetes (e.g., Branchiosyllis), and sponges (Craveiro et al 2021;Lira et al 2021) with evidence of ingestion of oil stains and droplets. Craveiro et al (2021) evaluated the effects of the oil spill on algae-associated (Jania capillacea and Penicillus capitatus) communities in shallow-water reefs on the Pernambuco coast.…”

Section: Ecological Impacts: Protected Areas Tropical Ecosystems and Speciesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…After two months, the benthic communities restructured to near pre-disaster levels, although polychaete diversity remained low (Craveiro et al 2021). In this regard, a significant reduction in the polychaete population following the oil spill was found (Lira et al 2021). The contamination of polychaetes with oil increased mortality, causing a significant reduction in the Branchiosyllis populations associated with the sponge Cinachyrella sp.…”

Section: Ecological Impacts: Protected Areas Tropical Ecosystems and Speciesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The most extensive oil spill registered in tropical oceans (Brazil): the balance sheet of a disaster

Soares

Teixeira

Bezerra

et al. 2022

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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This article presents a synthesis of information about the massive oil spill in Brazil (2019/2020). The event affected 11 states; however, the majority of the oil residue was collected (~ 5380 tons) near nine states (99.8%) in northeastern Brazil. This spill was not the largest in volume (between 5000 m 3 and 12,000 m 3 ) recorded in tropical oceans, but it was the most extensive (2890 km). This spill develops an overwashed tar that remains mostly in the undersurface drift (non-floating oil plume) below 17 m of depth while on the continental shelf. Ten ecosystems were impacted, with potentially more severe effects in mangroves and seagrasses. Certain negative effects are still understudied, such as effects on tropical reefs and rhodolith beds. A total of 57 protected areas in seven management categories were affected, most of which (60%) were characterized as multiple-use regions. The spill affected at least 34 threatened species, with impacts detected on plankton and benthic communities. Acute impacts were reported on echinoderms, coral symbionts, polychaetes, and sponges with evidence of oil ingestion. Socioeconomic impacts were detected in food security, public health, lodging, gender equality, tourism, and fishing, with reduced sales, prices, tourist attractiveness, gross domestic product, and employment. Moreover, chemical contamination was detected in some states by toxic metals (Hg, As, Cd, Pb, and Zn) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (acenaphthalene, fluoranthene, fluorene, naphthalene, and phenanthrene). This summary aims to aid in the design of science-based strategies to understand the impacts and develop strategies for the most extensive spill observed in tropical oceans.

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Effects of contact with crude oil and its ingestion by the symbiotic polychaete Branchiosyllis living in sponges (Cinachyrella sp.) following the 2019 oil spill on the tropical coast of Brazil

Cited by 19 publications

References 35 publications

Severe ecological impacts caused by one of the worst orphan oil spills worldwide

Severe ecological impacts caused by one of the worst orphan oil spills worldwide

Planning for an offshore oiled wildlife response: case studies from New Zealand and Brazil

The most extensive oil spill registered in tropical oceans (Brazil): the balance sheet of a disaster

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