Occurrence, distribution, sources, and bioaccumulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in multi environmental media in estuaries and the coast of the Beibu Gulf, China: a health risk assessment through seafood consumption

Han, Minwei; Liu, Fang; Kang, Yaru; Zhang, Ruijie; Yu, Kefu; Wang, Yinghui; Wang, Ruixuan

doi:10.1007/s11356-022-19542-y

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“…Moreover, a contaminated ocean implies an additional cost for the food budget, which is free from shing activities before the oil spill. Oil compounds such as PAH do not pose a direct health risk to human health but via seafood consumption, as they bioaccumulate in living organisms and may become more concentrated along the food chain (Han et al 2022). At present, there were no reported incidences of health-related casualties from the interviewed communities.…”

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confidence: 71%

Immediate Socio-Economic Impacts of Mindoro Oil Spill to Fisherfolk in Naujan, Philippines

Agaton

Guno²,

Labog³

et al. 2023

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In February 2023, an oil tanker carrying 5660 bbl. of industrial fuel oil sank off Naujan in the Philippines causing an oil spill in the waters of Oriental Mindoro and nearby provinces. The disaster affected fishing communities as well as marine ecosystems including the Verde Island Passage, which is at the "center of the center of world's marine biodiversity". This study assesses the immediate social and economic impacts of this oil spill on various communities of Naujan coast. We conducted semi-structured interviews and employed a narrative analysis to explore the lived experiences of the fisherfolk on the oil spill and to understand its socio-economic impacts. With the prohibition of fishing and other aquatic activities, participants lost up to USD 1300 of income per week from fishing. The participants had no other source of income due to the lack of other skills or the opportunity for alternative livelihood in the community. While the government provided food packs and financial assistance, participants found these insufficient to sustain the basic family needs including food, utilities, education, and health. Traces of oil were also found in the sources of potable water affecting their daily household activities. The fisherfolk, which are communities vulnerable to natural and man-made hazards, had their subsistence, food security, and human well-being highly compromised. The findings provided recommendations for government interventions to mitigate the impacts of an oil spill and other future disasters, considering social, economic, and human ecological perspectives.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 71%

Immediate Socio-Economic Impacts of Mindoro Oil Spill to Fisherfolk in Naujan, Philippines

Agaton

Guno²,

Labog³

et al. 2023

Preprint

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“…Moreover, a contaminated ocean implied an additional cost for the food budget, which was free from fishing activities before the oil spill. Oil compounds such as PAH do not pose a direct health risk to human health but do via seafood consumption, as they bioaccumulate in living organisms and may become more concentrated along the food chain [46]. At present, there were no reported incidences of health-related casualties from the interviewed communities.…”

Section: Perceived Socioeconomic Impacts Of Oil Spill To Fisherfolkmentioning

confidence: 72%

Immediate Socioeconomic Impacts of Mindoro Oil Spill on Fisherfolk of Naujan, Philippines

Agaton,

Guno,

Labog

et al. 2023

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In February 2023, an oil tanker carrying 5660 bbl of industrial fuel oil sank off Naujan in the Philippines, causing an oil spill in the waters of Oriental Mindoro and nearby provinces. The disaster affected fishing communities as well as marine ecosystems including the Verde Island Passage, which is at the “center of the world’s marine biodiversity”. This study assessed the immediate social and economic impacts of this oil spill on various communities of the Naujan coast. We conducted semi-structured interviews and employed a narrative analysis to explore the lived experiences of fisherfolk after the oil spill and to understand the socioeconomic impacts. With the prohibition of fishing and other aquatic activities, the participants lost up to USD 1300 of income per week from fishing. The participants had no other source of income due to the lack of other skills or an opportunity for an alternative livelihood in the community. While the government provided food packs and financial assistance, the participants found these insufficient to sustain their basic family needs including food, utilities, education, and health. Traces of oil were also found in the sources of potable water affecting their daily household activities. The fisherfolk, who live in communities that are vulnerable to natural and human-made hazards, had their subsistence, food security, and human well-being highly compromised. The findings provided recommendations for government interventions to mitigate the impacts of an oil spill and other future disasters, considering social, economic, and human ecological perspectives.

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“…This disparity can be attributed to the larger surface area of the leafy parts, which facilitates atmospheric deposition. Aquatic creatures, such as fish, shellfish, and shrimp, are also susceptible to PAH exposure through water and sediment, resulting in bioaccumulation [45,46]. When these plants or animals are used as raw materials in food processing, they can contaminate the food and pose severe health risks to humans.…”

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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons’ Impact on Crops and Occurrence, Sources, and Detection Methods in Food: A Review

Liu,

Zhang,

Pan

et al. 2024

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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) represent a category of persistent organic pollutants that pose a global concern in the realm of food safety due to their recognized carcinogenic properties in humans. Food can be contaminated with PAHs that are present in water, air, or soil, or during food processing and cooking. The wide and varied sources of PAHs contribute to their persistent contamination of food, leading to their accumulation within these products. As a result, monitoring of the levels of PAHs in food is necessary to guarantee the safety of food products as well as the public health. This review paper attempts to give its readers an overview of the impact of PAHs on crops, their occurrence and sources, and the methodologies employed for the sample preparation and detection of PAHs in food. In addition, possible directions for future research are proposed. The objective is to provide references for the monitoring, prevention, and in-depth exploration of PAHs in food.

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Occurrence, distribution, sources, and bioaccumulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in multi environmental media in estuaries and the coast of the Beibu Gulf, China: a health risk assessment through seafood consumption

Cited by 18 publications

References 54 publications

Immediate Socio-Economic Impacts of Mindoro Oil Spill to Fisherfolk in Naujan, Philippines

Immediate Socio-Economic Impacts of Mindoro Oil Spill to Fisherfolk in Naujan, Philippines

Immediate Socioeconomic Impacts of Mindoro Oil Spill on Fisherfolk of Naujan, Philippines

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons’ Impact on Crops and Occurrence, Sources, and Detection Methods in Food: A Review

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