Multi-elemental composition and toxicity of bottom sediments from Panama Canal watershed

Impact of sewer overflow on public health: A comprehensive scientometric analysis and systematic review

“…ICP-MS (inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry) is useful for the quantification of non-metals, metalloids and metals, major cations, and trace elements in marine waters, marine sediments and their distribution (Kontchou et al, 2021;Valdelamar-Villegas et al, 2021). ICP-MS is also used to confirm their bio-accumulation in aquatic organisms during SO.…”

“…Though a study reports comparable results from both methods, however MPN method is less labour-intensive (Hunsinger et al, 2005). (An et al, 2020;Buerge et al, 2006;Cantwell et al, 2019;Choi et al, 2009;De Melo et al, 2019;Eganhouse and Sherblom, 2001;Einsiedl et al, 2010;Garces-Ordonez et al, 2020a;Gasperi et al, 2011;Gasperi et al, 2010;Gasperi et al, 2012;Glinska-Lewczuk et al, 2016;Hajj-Mohamad et al, 2019;Hwang and Foster, 2008;Jeon et al, 2017;Lazzari et al, 2019;Lopez-Ponnada et al, 2017;O'Briain et al, 2020;Oppoeinheimer et al, 2012;Qibo et al, 2016;Rio et al, 2013;Ryu et al, 2014;Schertzinger et al, 2019a;Schertzinger et al, 2019b;Tolosa et al, 2014;Valdelamar-Villegas et al, 2021;Whaley-Martin et al, 2017;Yilma et al, 2018;Zgheib et al, (Ahmed et al, 2020a;Ahmed et al, 2020b;Ahmed et al, 2016;Ahmed et al, 2015;Ahmed et al, 2010;Arora et al, 2020;Baldovin et al, 2021;Balleste et al, 2019;Caplin et al, 2008;Carrillo-Reyes et al, 2020;…”

Long memory of river streams in the canal of Panama watershed

“…3 On the other hand, the Canal of Panama Authority conducted a research based on sequential analysis technique (CUSUM), in which they analyzed the degree of deviation concerning the average of the streamflow series, observing positive tendencies, negative and stable periods from data taken inside the years 1934-2009, concluding no general tendency for the increase or decrease of the streamflows. Other studies reporting issues with respect to the Panama watershed include Harmon et al, [4][5][6][7][8] etc. Nevertheless, none of these studies takes into account the potential long memory feature of the river flows at the Canal, which may produce biased results in terms of these trends.…”

Sediment Contamination by Heavy Metals and PAH in the Piombino Channel (Tyrrhenian Sea)

“…Sediment contamination is of major concern in areas affected by heavy maritime traffic [1][2][3]. In the Mediterranean Sea, the highest concentrations of persistent pollutants were reported in areas influenced by harbour and industrial activities [1].…”