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  • Title: Impact of natural events on metal bioaccumulation in Anemonia sulcata.
    Author: Lozano-Bilbao E, González JA, Lorenzo JM, Jurado-Ruzafa A, Delgado-Suárez I, Hardisson A, Rubio C, González-Weller D, Paz S, Gutiérrez ÁJ.
    Journal: Mar Pollut Bull; 2024 May; 202():116240. PubMed ID: 38522134.
    Abstract:
    Samples of Anemonia sulcata were collected in 2022 from different areas of the Canary Islands affected by different natural contamination sources, such sandstorms, submarine volcanic activity, continuous rainfall, upwelling and dinoflagellate blooms. Significant differences were observed between the zones for the metals and trace elements analyzed (Al, Zn, Cd, Pb, Ni, Co, Fe, B, Cu, Mg and Li). Anemones from volcanic areas showed higher levels of Cd, Pb and Ni. Individuals from sandstorm areas showed elevated levels of Al, Zn and Fe. Samples collected from areas affected by upwelling processes had higher concentrations of Cu, Mg and Li. Finally, the areas affected by dinoflagellates showed lower levels of Zn, Pb, Fe, Mg and Li. The study reveals how natural phenomena dramatically influence metal accumulation in A. sulcata, which is of great value for anticipating and managing potential problems associated with public health.
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