Trace metal bioavailabilities in the Thames estuary: continuing decline in the 21st century

Johnstone, Keera M.; Rainbow, Philip S.; Clark, Paul F.; Smith, Brian D.; Morritt, David

doi:10.1017/s0025315415001952

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“…Phosphorous and heavy metals such as cadmium and mercury accumulate in river banks and benthic sediment [ 85 ] and can be remobilized through erosion, dredging, boat traffic, riverside works or increased river flows. These subsequently accumulate in fish, birds, pinnipeds and cetaceans and magnify as they progress up the food chain [ 86 ], which results in contaminant loads that affect reproduction and behaviour. However, loss of fertility is a concern even at lower trophic levels [ 87 ].…”

Section: The Urban River Syndrome—ecosystems Previously Transformedmentioning

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The Urban River Syndrome: Achieving Sustainability Against a Backdrop of Accelerating Change

Richardson

Soloviev

2021

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Human activities have been affecting rivers and other natural systems for millennia. Anthropogenic changes to rivers over the last few centuries led to the accelerating state of decline of coastal and estuarine regions globally. Urban rivers are parts of larger catchment ecosystems, which in turn form parts of wider nested, interconnected systems. Accurate modelling of urban rivers may not be possible because of the complex multisystem interactions operating concurrently and over different spatial and temporal scales. This paper overviews urban river syndrome, the accelerating deterioration of urban river ecology, and outlines growing conservation challenges of river restoration projects. This paper also reviews the river Thames, which is a typical urban river that suffers from growing anthropogenic effects and thus represents all urban rivers of similar type. A particular emphasis is made on ecosystem adaptation, widespread extinctions and the proliferation of non-native species in the urban Thames. This research emphasizes the need for a holistic systems approach to urban river restoration.

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Section: The Urban River Syndrome—ecosystems Previously Transformedmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Urban River Syndrome: Achieving Sustainability Against a Backdrop of Accelerating Change

Richardson

Soloviev

2021

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“…Such trace metals may accumulate in the body of various organisms including humans (Allinson et al, 2015). Certain plant and animal species have their own system to maintain the intake of contaminants and capability to accumulate them, irrespective of the available trace metals in the aquatic system (Johnstone et al, 2016). The inhabitants of the coal mining surrounding areas have their characteristic affinity towards the available trace metals.…”

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Ecobiology of coal mines and spoils

Sharma

Sumbali

2019

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Coal is an important non-renewable source of energy, which is being constantly used by mankind for various purposes. Coal mining activities affect the surrounding ecosystem by contaminating it with traces of toxic metals, which may accumulate and affect the diversity and abundance of biological communities. A number of microorganisms, such as, filamentous fungi, yeasts and bacteria are known to degrade coal by their enzymatic action and use it as the sole source of carbon. In addition, the indoor environments of coal mines possess bioaerosols, which may include living or dead allergens, pathogenic or non-pathogenic bacteria, fungi, viruses, mycotoxins, bacterial endotoxins, peptidoglycans, etc., that may cause skin, respiratory tract and other health problems. This article throws light on the impact of coal mining on the surrounding ecosystem, degradation of coal by the microbial inhabitants and their effects on the health of miners.

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“…The increment of trace metals in the discharged water was observed previously in the downstream sediment and surface water from the coal mining activities in the Sydney region [ 1 ]. There are certain species that have their own system to maintain the intake of contaminants and there is constant accumulation of trace metals in these species, irrespective of the available trace metals in the water system [ 12 ]. The increase in salinity due to discharge may affect the inhabitants in different ways.…”

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Assessment of Impacts of Coal Mining in the Region of Sydney, Australia on the Aquatic Environment Using Macroinvertebrates and Chlorophyll as Indicators

Ali

Sloane

Strezov

2018

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Coal and coal seam gas mining have impacts on the water and sediment quality in the proximity of the mining areas, increasing the concentrations of heavy metals downstream of the mine discharge points. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of coal mining on the environment in the Sydney region, by investigating macroinvertebrates and chlorophyll as indicators of industrial pollution and environmental impairment. The study revealed changes in abundance, taxonomic richness, and pollution sensitive macroinvertebrate groups. A statistical evaluation of the aquatic life was performed and a correlation of the contaminants with the presence of a community in the ecosystem were studied. The environmental sustainability of the investigated rivers and streams with water chemistry affecting the biological system was assessed. A non-uniformity in the changes were observed, indicating a difference in the tolerance level of different invertebrates.

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Trace metal bioavailabilities in the Thames estuary: continuing decline in the 21st century

Cited by 21 publications

References 27 publications

The Urban River Syndrome: Achieving Sustainability Against a Backdrop of Accelerating Change

The Urban River Syndrome: Achieving Sustainability Against a Backdrop of Accelerating Change

Ecobiology of coal mines and spoils

Assessment of Impacts of Coal Mining in the Region of Sydney, Australia on the Aquatic Environment Using Macroinvertebrates and Chlorophyll as Indicators

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