Possible influence of lipid content on levels of organochlorine compounds in mussels from Galicia coast (Northwestern, Spain). Spatial and temporal distribution patterns

Carro, N.; Garcı́a, Isabel; María, Ignacio; Mouteira, A.

doi:10.1016/s0160-4120(03)00172-7

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“…This finding is not logical given the lipophilicity of these compounds. However, it is consistent with the results of Carro et al (2004), where cyclodiene pesticides (isodrin and endrin) presented a slight negative correlation with fat in mussels. Larsson et al (1991) also observed a negative relationship between certain other micropollutant concentrations and tissue lipid content in eels.…”

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Organochlorine Pesticide Levels in Ensis siliqua (Linnaeus, 1758) from Ría de Vigo, Galicia (N.W. Spain): Influence of Season, Condition Index and Lipid Content

Carro¹,

Garcı́a²,

María³

et al. 2012

Bull Environ Contam Toxicol

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Levels of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs), including ΣDDTs, γ-HCH, HCB, aldrin, isodrin, trans-nonachlor, heptachlor and dieldrin, were determined in the razor clam, Ensis siliqua, collected monthly from February 2003 to April 2004 from the Islas Cíes in Ría de Vigo (Galicia, Spain). The sum of DDTs ranged from 2.17 to 26.9 ng g(-1) dry weight (dw). Principal component analysis showed seasonal trends in the levels of some OCPs (γ-HCH and dieldrin). Pearson correlations (p < 0.05) were observed between OCP levels and the biometric parameters of condition index and body lipids.

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“…This species is not as extensively cultivated as the mussel, Mytilus galloprovincialis. In general, quantitative data on OCP levels in marine organisms for the Galician coast are scarce (Alvarez-Piñeiro et al 1995;Carro et al 2004).…”

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Organochlorine Pesticide Levels in Ensis siliqua (Linnaeus, 1758) from Ría de Vigo, Galicia (N.W. Spain): Influence of Season, Condition Index and Lipid Content

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Garcı́a²,

María³

et al. 2012

Bull Environ Contam Toxicol

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“…The similar results were found in the previous study (Kim et al 2002). Carro et al (2004) also observed the low or lack of correlation between the concentrations of hydrophobic contaminants and the lipid contents of mussels. Therefore, the concentrations of organic pollutants are likely to be dependent on the sources of contaminants in the sites rather than on the biological factors of bivalves.…”

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Mussel watch program for organic contaminants along the Korean coast, 2001–2007

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Choi

et al. 2009

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The level and extent of organic contaminants along the Korean coast were estimated through the mussel watch program, established in 2001. Mussels and oysters were collected at 20 sites along the Korean coast in 2001 and at 25 sites from 2002 to 2007. The mussel tissues were analyzed for PCBs, organochlorine presticides, PAHs, BTs, and PCDD/Fs. PCBs, PAHs, BTs, and PCDD/Fs were ubiquitous contaminants along the Korean coast, showing mean detection frequencies of more than 95% over 7 years. The concentrations of organic contaminants in mussels along the Korean coast were relatively low or moderate compared with foreign studies. Concentrations of DDTs, PCBs, and PCDD/Fs were below the action or maximum levels for humans established by USFDA and EU. Elevated concentrations above the 85th percentile were found for PCBs, PAHs, BTs, and PCDD/Fs at sites near industrial complexes or big harbors, for HCHs at sites near non-industrial complexes, and for DDTs at sites near both non-industrial and industrial complexes. Using two nonparametric tests to assess temporal trends, the Spearman test revealed that BTs and PCDD/Fs had significant decreasing trends at four sites (Gwangyang Bay, Cheonsu Bay, Garorym Bay, and the Incheon coast) and at six sites (Hupo coast, Guryongpo coast, eastern part of Geojedo, Gunsan coast, Garorym Bay, and Asan Bay), respectively.

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“…Sampling was performed during the prespawning period (September-October) in order to control seasonal variation due to mussel physiology (Carro et al, 2004). As shown in Figure 1, sixteen stations are located in the Adriatic Sea and five in the Ionian Sea.…”

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“…Monitoring programmes use a great number of bioindicators -"sentinels" -to detect temporal and spatial variation of chemical pollutants and to contribute to the knowledge of trends trend in marine contamination (Carro et al, 2004). Different organisms, both animal and vegetal species, have been proposed as biomonitors and bivalve molluscs, mussels in partcular, are largely utilized as bioindicators because of their wide geographical distribution, easy sampling, sedentary nature, resistance to stress and sessile lifestyle (Cardellicchio et al, 2008;O'Connor, 2002;Ozlem & Gorkem, 2004;Tenabe, 2000).…”

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Heavy metals monitoring in mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis from the Apulian coasts (Southern Italy)

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Concentrations of six heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Pb and Zn) and one semi-metal (As) were determined in tissues of the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis collected along the Apulian coast (Mediterranean Sea). This project, executed in 2009, focused on the assessment of the levels and spatial distribution of metals in the environment, in order to evaluate coastal water quality, using mussels as bioindicators, and the health risk for mussel consumers. The concentrations (mg/kg d.w.) of these metals ranged from 6.35 to 76.17 for arsenic (As), 0.38 to 2.54 for cadmium (Cd), 0.96 to 9.46 for chromium (Cr), 5.26 to 19.22 for copper (Cu), 0.10 to 0.81 for mercury (Hg), 25.00 to 110.51 for zinc (Zn) and 0.37 to 3.25 for lead (Pb). These levels were lower than the permissible limits set by the European Commission and FAO, with the exception of Cr at three sampling stations. Evaluation of the public health risk associated with mollusc consumption indicates that there is no evident risk for a moderate Mytilus g. consumer; however, heavy metal concentrations must be monitored periodically and carefully with respect to consumer health.

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Possible influence of lipid content on levels of organochlorine compounds in mussels from Galicia coast (Northwestern, Spain). Spatial and temporal distribution patterns

Cited by 47 publications

References 16 publications

Organochlorine Pesticide Levels in Ensis siliqua (Linnaeus, 1758) from Ría de Vigo, Galicia (N.W. Spain): Influence of Season, Condition Index and Lipid Content

Organochlorine Pesticide Levels in Ensis siliqua (Linnaeus, 1758) from Ría de Vigo, Galicia (N.W. Spain): Influence of Season, Condition Index and Lipid Content

Mussel watch program for organic contaminants along the Korean coast, 2001–2007

Heavy metals monitoring in mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis from the Apulian coasts (Southern Italy)

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