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A multibiomarker approach using the polychaete Arenicola marina to assess oil-contaminated sediments |
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| Authors: | Carmen Morales-Caselles Ceri Lewis Inmaculada Riba T Ángel DelValls Tamara Galloway |
| Institution: | 1. Instituto de Ciencias Marinas de Andalucía (ICMAN-CSIC), UNESCO UNITWIN/WiCop., Avda. República Saharaui s/n, 11510-Puerto Real, Cádiz, Spain 2. School of Biosciences, Hatherly Laboratories, University of Exeter, Prince of Wales Road, Exeter, EX4 4PS, UK 3. Facultad Ciencias del Mar y Ambientales, Universidad de Cádiz, Avda. República Saharaui s/n, 11510 Puerto Real, Cádiz, Spain |
| Abstract: | Background, aim and scopeMarine and coastal sediments can accumulate substantial concentrations of metals and hydrocarbons, yet the consequences of this contamination for exposed biota in situ can be difficult to establish. Here, we examine the hypothesis that exposure to contaminated sediments can lead to detrimental effects in sediment-dwelling species. The combination of chemical and biological assessment allows the identification of the impact of chemical contamination, and their use as assessment tools is becoming increasingly important. |
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