Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in subcutaneous biopsies of Mediterranean cetaceans
The aim of the present study was to measure polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) levels in free-ranging Mediterranean cetaceans as they are likely to cause chemical stress in the organisms of this basin. Blubber samples were collected from live specimens of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) and st...
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ftunivsiena:oai:usiena-air.unisi.it:11365/40462 2024-04-14T08:09:30+00:00 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in subcutaneous biopsies of Mediterranean cetaceans MARSILI, L. CARUSO, A. FOSSI, M. C. ZANARDELLI, M. POLITI, E. FOCARDI, S. Marsili, L. Caruso, A. Fossi, M. C. Zanardelli, M. Politi, E. Focardi, S. 2001 STAMPA http://hdl.handle.net/11365/40462 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0045-6535(00)00206-X eng eng info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/pmid/11444295 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/wos/WOS:000169537800006 volume:44 issue:2 firstpage:147 lastpage:154 numberofpages:8 journal:CHEMOSPHERE http://hdl.handle.net/11365/40462 doi:10.1016/S0045-6535(00)00206-X info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/scopus/2-s2.0-0034956889 info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon cetacean Balaenoptera physalu Stenella coeruleoalba skin biopsy Mediterranean Sea info:eu-repo/semantics/article 2001 ftunivsiena https://doi.org/10.1016/S0045-6535(00)00206-X 2024-03-21T16:02:34Z The aim of the present study was to measure polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) levels in free-ranging Mediterranean cetaceans as they are likely to cause chemical stress in the organisms of this basin. Blubber samples were collected from live specimens of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) and striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) by means of biopsies, a non-destructive biological method. Fin whales were sampled in the Ligurian Sea, whereas striped dolphins were collected in the Ligurian and the Ionian Seas. A fingerprint of 14 PAHs was obtained for both species. In whales, the median value of total PAHs was 1970 ppb fresh weight (f.w.) while median carcinogenic PAH values were 89.80 ppb f.w.; in dolphins, the median values of total and carcinogenic PAHs were 29,500 and 676.00 ppb f.w., respectively. The different PAH values between the two species can be attributed to the different positions they take in the Mediterranean food web. The sampling period significantly influenced PAH concentrations of fin whales. Article in Journal/Newspaper Balaenoptera physalus Università degli Studi di Siena: USiena air Chemosphere 44 2 147 154 |
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The aim of the present study was to measure polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) levels in free-ranging Mediterranean cetaceans as they are likely to cause chemical stress in the organisms of this basin. Blubber samples were collected from live specimens of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) and striped dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba) by means of biopsies, a non-destructive biological method. Fin whales were sampled in the Ligurian Sea, whereas striped dolphins were collected in the Ligurian and the Ionian Seas. A fingerprint of 14 PAHs was obtained for both species. In whales, the median value of total PAHs was 1970 ppb fresh weight (f.w.) while median carcinogenic PAH values were 89.80 ppb f.w.; in dolphins, the median values of total and carcinogenic PAHs were 29,500 and 676.00 ppb f.w., respectively. The different PAH values between the two species can be attributed to the different positions they take in the Mediterranean food web. The sampling period significantly influenced PAH concentrations of fin whales. |
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in subcutaneous biopsies of Mediterranean cetaceans |
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in subcutaneous biopsies of Mediterranean cetaceans |
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in subcutaneous biopsies of Mediterranean cetaceans |
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in subcutaneous biopsies of Mediterranean cetaceans |
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Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in subcutaneous biopsies of Mediterranean cetaceans |
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polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (pahs) in subcutaneous biopsies of mediterranean cetaceans |
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