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December 2019 PMID 31543485

Seasonal monitoring of cocaine and benzoylecgonine in a subtropical coastal zone (Santos Bay, Brazil).

Mayana Karoline Fontes, Bruno Galvão de Campos, Fernando Sanzi Cortez, Fabio Hermes Pusceddu, Beatriz Barbosa Moreno, Luciane Alves Maranho, Daniel Temponi Lebre, Luciana Lopes Guimarães, Camilo Dias Seabra Pereira

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The collective discussions reflect a balanced appreciation of the study’s significance, as seen in remarks about increased cocaine levels during certain seasons and their effects on marine life. The tone varies from technical references like 'mass spectrometry' to broader concerns about environmental health, showing both interest and recognition of the research's potential influence.

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Most discussions acknowledge the importance of monitoring illicit substances in coastal environments, supporting the study’s relevance.

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Participants show moderate curiosity about the seasonal variations and potential risks highlighted by the research.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include mentions of the methodology, environmental effects, and public health implications, indicating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

There is a shared view that the findings could influence policy, environmental management, and future research in coastal pollution.

Abstract in brief

  • The study monitored the presence of cocaine and its metabolite benzoylecgonine in Santos Bay, Brazil, finding these substances in surface and bottom water samples throughout the year, with concentrations ranging from about 12 to 3859 ng/L.
  • Higher levels of cocaine were detected during late spring after a population increase in summer, indicating a seasonal variation linked to human activity.
  • The presence of these illicit drug compounds in the coastal waters poses potential risks to local marine life and highlights the issue of emerging contaminants in aquatic environments.
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BioMassSpec
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Seasonal monitoring of cocaine and benzoylecgonine in a subtropical coastal zone (Santos Bay, Brazil) #MarPollutBull #MassSpec https://t.co/KUMnGOVtI6

Sep 24, 2019 · 5,987 followers View post →
ecotoxicology
@ecotoxicology · X

https://t.co/UE7SvWrTZQ Seasonal monitoring of cocaine and benzoylecgonine in a subtropical coastal zone (Santos Bay, Brazil) Publication date: December 2019 Source: Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 149 Author(s): Mayana Karoline Fontes, Bruno Galvão de Campos, Fernando San…

Oct 12, 2019 · 4,031 followers View post →

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ecotoxicology
@ecotoxicology · X

https://t.co/UE7SvWrTZQ Seasonal monitoring of cocaine and benzoylecgonine in a subtropical coastal zone (Santos Bay, Brazil) Publication date: December 2019 Source: Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 149 Author(s): Mayana Karoline Fontes, Bruno Galvão de Campos, Fernando San…

Oct 12, 2019 · 4,031 followers View post →
BioMassSpec
@realBioMassSpec · X

Seasonal monitoring of cocaine and benzoylecgonine in a subtropical coastal zone (Santos Bay, Brazil) #MarPollutBull #MassSpec https://t.co/KUMnGOVtI6

Sep 24, 2019 · 5,987 followers View post →