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Mercury speciation in fish of the Cabo Frio upwelling region, SE-Brazil
- Source :
- Brazilian Journal of Oceanography v.59 n.3 2011, Brazilian Journal of Oceanography, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), instacron:USP, Brazilian Journal of Oceanography, Vol 59, Iss 3, Pp 259-266 (2011), Brazilian Journal of Oceanography, Volume: 59, Issue: 3, Pages: 259-266, Published: SEP 2011
- Publication Year :
- 2011
- Publisher :
- Universidade de São Paulo, Instituto Oceanográfico, 2011.
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Abstract
- Mercury distribution in the oceans is controlled by complex biogeochemical cycles, resulting in retention of trace amounts of this metal in marine biota. The impact of upwelling processes in this metal behavior has been overlooked. Data from literature are insufficient to evaluate the risks associated with the presence of mercury in the fish collected in upwelling areas and its consumers. Therefore, the aim of the present work was to perform a study of mercury speciation in four fish species belonging to different trophic levels from Cabo Frio-Brazil upwelling region. The total mercury content vary of 53 ng g-1 (Sardinella brasiliensis -sardine) to 1215 ng g-1 (Cynoscion striatus -striped weakfish) and, with exception of the planktivorous fish, methylmercury levels reaches circa 90% of total mercury concentration.A distribuição de Mercúrio nos oceanos é controlada por um complexo ciclo biogeoquímico, resultando na retenção de pequenas quantidades na biota marinha. O impacto dos processos de ressurgência costeira no comportamento desse metal tem sido negligenciado. Dados da literatura são insuficientes para elucidar o risco associado com a presença de mercúrio em peixes capturados em áreas de ressurgência e seus consumidores. Portanto o objetivo do presente trabalho foi realizar um estudo de especiação de mercúrio em quatro espécies de peixes pertencentes a diferentes níveis tróficos da região de ressurgência de Cabo Frio-Brasil. O conteúdo total de mercúrio variou de 53 ng g-1 (Sardinella brasiliensis -sardinha) to 1215 ng g-1 (Cynoscion striatus -pescada) e, com exceção da espécie planctivora, os níveis de metilmercúrio atingem cerca de 90% da concentração total de mercúrio.
- Subjects :
- 0106 biological sciences
Biogeochemical cycle
Trace Amounts
Peixes marinhos
chemistry.chemical_element
010501 environmental sciences
Oceanography
01 natural sciences
Marine fish
SACW -South Atlantic Central Water
lcsh:Oceanography
chemistry.chemical_compound
Cadeia trófica
lcsh:GC1-1581
14. Life underwater
Metilmercúrio
Methylmercury
0105 earth and related environmental sciences
Trophic level
010604 marine biology & hydrobiology
Food chain
Sardine
Biota
Mercury (element)
ACAS - Água Central do Atlântico Sul
chemistry
Upwelling
Environmental science
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Brazilian Journal of Oceanography v.59 n.3 2011, Brazilian Journal of Oceanography, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), instacron:USP, Brazilian Journal of Oceanography, Vol 59, Iss 3, Pp 259-266 (2011), Brazilian Journal of Oceanography, Volume: 59, Issue: 3, Pages: 259-266, Published: SEP 2011
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....7c782b1a05cee1b693c796cc1e8d9f7a