Potential use of two subtropical mangrove species (Laguncularia racemosa and Rhizophora mangle) for nutrient removal in closed recirculating systems

Moroyoqui-Rojo, Leonardo; Flores-Verdugo, Francisco; Escobedo-Urías, Diana Cecilia; Flores‐de‐Santiago, Francisco; González‐Farías, F.

doi:10.7773/cm.v41i4.2521

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“…This ecosystem functions as a natural biological filter for waste from marine and land-based sources (Martin et al, 2019); they trap marine plastic debris for years, especially when they are geographically close to maritime routes and have a large amount of pneumatophores (Cordova et al, 2021). They remove and degrade different types of contamination in water and sediment (plastic, pesticides, and heavy metals) (Moroyoqui-Rojo et al, 2015), allowing the presence of microplastics in the sediment, water column, and local aquatic organisms (including fish production from wild or aquaculture fisheries and commercial crabs) (Barasarathi et al, 2014; Cordova et al, 2021; Moroyoqui-Rojo et al, 2015).…”

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Microplastic Presence in the Mangrove Crab Ucides occidentalis (Brachyura: Ocypodidae) (Ortmann, 1897) Derived From Local Markets in Tumbes, Peru

Aguirre-Sanchez

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2022

Air, Soil and Water Research

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In northern Peru, the mangrove crab Ucides occidentalis is of great importance due to its ecological, economic, and social role. In this study, we reported for the first time the presence of microplastics in the gills and digestive tract of the mangrove crab U. occidentalis derived from local markets in Tumbes. Microplastics were identified in 100% of the crabs analyzed with a total of 921 items, 475 items (52.57%) found in the gills, and 446 (48.43%) found in the digestive tract. The size range was established in 2 to 250 µm, 250 to 500 µm, 500 to 1 mm, and 1 to 5 mm, microplastics with sizes between 2 and 250 µm were the most common with 53.79% in the digestive tract and 90% in the gills. A total of six different types of microplastic were recorded; The highest percentages for each tissue were fibers (59.64%–61.05%) and films (19.28%−36.63%), with clear fibers being the most prevalent microplastic type in both tissues. Microplastics with less than 250 µm size were found 90% in the gills and 53.79% in the crab digestive tract. Although the present study is a baseline for rapid identification of microplastics in mangrove crab, we suggested that these findings provided more information on the state of contamination as well as food security alert for local markets.

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Microplastic Presence in the Mangrove Crab Ucides occidentalis (Brachyura: Ocypodidae) (Ortmann, 1897) Derived From Local Markets in Tumbes, Peru

Aguirre-Sanchez

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2022

Air, Soil and Water Research

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“…Apparently, mangrove seedlings are also good removers of heavy metals as proved by Zhang et al [19], who, using a simulated wetland of Sonneratia apetala, reported an individual removal rate of over 90% of total nitrogen, total phosphorus, copper, zinc, lead and cadmium; final biomass in that system displayed a linear positive correlation with the removal rate of the former elements. Moroyoqui-Rojo et al [20] used an experimental silvofishery system planted independently with seedlings of Rhizophora mangle and Laguncularia racemosa imitating effluent conditions of aquaculture systems, and found that both plants were good nitrogen removers, while phosphorus removal was not significant.…”

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Nutrient Removal Efficiency of Rhizophora mangle (L.) Seedlings Exposed to Experimental Dumping of Municipal Waters

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Mangrove forests are conspicuous components of tropical wetlands that sustain continuous exposure to wastewater discharges commonly of municipal origins. Mangroves can remove nutrients from these waters to fulfill their nutrients demand, although the effects of continuous exposure are unknown. An experimental greenhouse imitating tidal regimes was built to measure the efficiency of mangrove seedlings to incorporate nutrients, growth and above biomass production when exposed to three periodic wastewater discharges. The experiment totaled 112 d. Nutrient removal by the exposed group, such as phosphates, ammonia, nitrites, nitrates and dissolved inorganic nitrogen (97%, 98.35%, 71.05%, 56.57% and 64.36%, respectively) was evident up to the second dumping. By the third dumping, all nutrient concentrations increased in the interstitial water, although significant evidence of removal by the plants was not obtained (p > 0.05). Nutrient concentrations in the control group did not change significantly throughout the experiment (p > 0.05). Treated plants increased twofold in stem girth when compared to the control (p < 0.05), although control plants averaged higher heights (p < 0.05). Biomass of treated group increased up to 45% against 37% of the control during the duration of the experiment (p < 0.05). We suggest that nutrient removal efficiency of mangroves is linked to the maintenance of oxic conditions in the pore-water because of oxygen transference from their aerial to their subterranean radicular system that facilitates the oxidation of reduced nitrogen compounds and plants uptake. Nevertheless, continuous inflows of wastewater would lead to eutrophication, establishment of anoxic conditions in water and soil, and lessening of nutrient absorption of mangroves.

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“…Mangrove, seagrass, coral (Adame et al, 2012;Briand et al, 2015;Hernández et al, 2022;León-Pérez et al, 2023;Middelburg et al, 1996;Signa et al, 2017) Mangrove, seagrass (Asplund et al, 2021;Dahl et al, 2022;Hidayah et al, 2022;Kammann et al, 2022;A. K. Mishra et al, 2023;Sullivan et al, 2021;Walton et al, 2014) Mangrove, coral (Keyes et al, 2019) Mangrove (Agraz-Hernández et al, 2018;Analuddin et al, 2021;Feller et al, 2015;Gillis et al, 2016;Moroyoqui-Rojo et al, 2015;Vaiphasa et al, 2007;Williams et al, 2013) Seagrass (Apostolaki et al, 2012;…”

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“…In the tropical seascape, mangrove, seagrass, and coral species are often nutrientlimited, with their tolerance to nutrient loads decreasing from mangroves to corals (Earp et al 2018). Both mangroves and seagrasses act as nutrient filters, removing a considerable fraction of the nutrient load (Evrard et al, 2005;Moroyoqui-Rojo et al, 2015;Sandoval-Gil et al, 2016;Stapel et al, 1996;Sulawesi et al, 2001), potentially preventing excess nutrients from reaching the coral reef and seagrass from the land-side (Gillis et al, 2016;Keyes et al, 2019). Mangrove forests, located at the land-sea interface, receive and uptake nutrients and organic matter of terrestrial sources (Adame et al, 2012;Agraz-Hernández et al, 2018) although these inputs often buffered by terrestrial ecosystems (C. O.…”

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“…They provide a wide range of resources and often occur near high human population densities (Friess et al, 2019). These ecosystems not only provide climate change mitigation through the capture and storage of carbon (Lagomasino et al, 2019), but they also play a role in flood protection and erosion control (Blankespoor et al, 2017;Horstman et al, 2014), as well as acting as buffers of nutrients and sediment run-off from land sources (Agraz- Hernández et al, 2018;Moroyoqui-Rojo et al, 2015;Wadnerkar et al, 2019). Over the past decades, however, increasing local human pressures and climate change, including rapid-onset events such as hurricanes, have led to a sustained loss of mangrove forests (Goldberg et al, 2020).…”

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Mangroves in a transforming world : Biogeochemical interactions, global change drivers, and innovative mitigation strategies

Pino Cobacho

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Tropical seascapes rely on the feedback relationships among mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, and coral reefs, as they mutually facilitate and enhance each other's functionality. Biogeochemical fluxes link tropical coastal habitats by exchanging material flows and energy through various natural processes that determine the conditions for life and ecosystem functioning. However, little is known about the seascape-scale implications of anthropogenic disruptions to these linkages. Despite the limited number of integrated empirical studies available (with only 11 out of 81 selected studies focusing on the integrated dynamics of mangroves, seagrasses, and corals), this review emphasizes the importance of biogeochemical fluxes for ecosystem connectivity in tropical seascapes. It identifies four anthropogenic drivers that can disturb these fluxes, including nutrient pollution, pH imbalance, disease outbreaks, and other forms of environmental degradation. This review also highlights significant knowledge gaps in our understanding of biogeochemical fluxes and ecosystem responses to perturbations in tropical seascapes. Addressing these knowledge gaps is crucial for developing practical strategies to conserve and manage connected seascapes effectively. Integrated research is needed to shed light on the complex interactions and feedback mechanisms within these ecosystems, providing valuable insights for conservation and management practices.

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Potential use of two subtropical mangrove species (Laguncularia racemosa and Rhizophora mangle) for nutrient removal in closed recirculating systems

Cited by 9 publications

References 45 publications

Microplastic Presence in the Mangrove Crab Ucides occidentalis (Brachyura: Ocypodidae) (Ortmann, 1897) Derived From Local Markets in Tumbes, Peru

Microplastic Presence in the Mangrove Crab Ucides occidentalis (Brachyura: Ocypodidae) (Ortmann, 1897) Derived From Local Markets in Tumbes, Peru

Nutrient Removal Efficiency of Rhizophora mangle (L.) Seedlings Exposed to Experimental Dumping of Municipal Waters

Mangroves in a transforming world : Biogeochemical interactions, global change drivers, and innovative mitigation strategies

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