August 2020 PMID 32417551

Toxic and essential trace element concentrations in fish species in the Lower Amazon, Brazil.

Fabio Edir Amaral Albuquerque, Antonio Humberto Hamad Minervino, Marta Miranda, Carlos Herrero-Latorre, Raimundo Alves Barrêto Júnior, Francisco Leonardo Costa Oliveira, Maria Claudia Araripe Sucupira, Enrico Lippi Ortolani, Marta López-Alonso

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Abstract in brief

This study analyzed toxic and trace element levels in 351 fish species from the Lower Amazon, an area impacted by mining and agriculture, finding that mercury levels exceeded safe limits in some carnivorous fish, especially during certain seasons.
The research showed significant differences in toxic element concentrations between species and seasons, likely due to dietary habits and seasonal behaviors, while essential trace elements remained generally low and stable.
The relationships observed between mercury and certain trace elements like selenium, iron, cobalt, and manganese suggest these elements might influence mercury cycling and toxicity, highlighting the need for further research to protect aquatic ecosystems.]

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Ecotoxicological Monitoring in Par State Using Aquatic Animal Models

This study analyzes toxic and trace element levels in fish from the Lower Amazon, impacted by mining and agriculture, revealing mercury levels exceeding safe limits in some carnivorous species during specific seasons…

PPGSND · Jul 31, 2025 228 views

Ecotoxicological Monitoring of Aquatic Models in Par State Regions

This study analyzed toxic and trace element levels in 351 fish species from the Lower Amazon, impacted by mining and agriculture, showing mercury exceeding safe limits in some carnivorous fish, especially seasonally…

PPGSND · Jul 29, 2025 167 views

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Antonio Humberto Minervino

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RT @Larsana1: New LARSANA paper in the definitive version got published today! Toxic and essential trace element concentrations in fish spe…

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Larsana

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New LARSANA paper in the definitive version got published today! Toxic and essential trace element concentrations in fish species in th... https://t.co/v8K49LoVos

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Mehdi Maanaoui

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RT @AHMinervino: Our new paper just came out: Toxic and essential trace element concentrations in fish species in th... https://t.co/mSmiok…

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