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Toxicities of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons for Aquatic Animals

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  • Masato Honda

    (Botanical Garden, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Kakuma, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-1192, Japan)

  • Nobuo Suzuki

    (Noto Marine Laboratory, Institute of Nature and Environmental Technology, Kanazawa University, Ogi, Noto-cho, Ishikawa 927-0553, Japan)

Abstract

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are organic compounds that are widely distributed in the air, water, and soil. Recently, the amount of PAHs derived from fuels and from incomplete combustion processes is increasing. In the aquatic environment, oil spills directly cause PAH pollution and affect marine organisms. Oil spills correlate very well with the major shipping routes. Furthermore, accidental oil spills can seriously impact the marine environment toxicologically. Here, we describe PAH toxicities and related bioaccumulation properties in aquatic animals, including invertebrates. Recent studies have revealed the toxicity of PAHs, including endocrine disruption and tissue-specific toxicity, although researchers have mainly focused on the carcinogenic toxicity of PAHs. We summarize the toxicity of PAHs regarding these aspects. Additionally, the bioaccumulation properties of PAHs for organisms, including invertebrates, are important factors when considering PAH toxicity. In this review, we describe the bioaccumulation properties of PAHs in aquatic animals. Recently, microplastics have been the most concerning environmental problem in the aquatic ecosystem, and the vector effect of microplastics for lipophilic compounds is an emerging environmental issue. Here, we describe the correlation between PAHs and microplastics. Thus, we concluded that PAHs have a toxicity for aquatic animals, indicating that we should emphasize the prevention of aquatic PAH pollution.

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  • Masato Honda & Nobuo Suzuki, 2020. "Toxicities of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons for Aquatic Animals," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(4), pages 1-23, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:4:p:1363-:d:322917
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    1. Lisbet Sørensen & Elin Sørhus & Trond Nordtug & John P Incardona & Tiffany L Linbo & Laura Giovanetti & Ørjan Karlsen & Sonnich Meier, 2017. "Oil droplet fouling and differential toxicokinetics of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in embryos of Atlantic haddock and cod," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 12(7), pages 1-26, July.
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    1. Rodrigo Mundo & Tetsuya Matsunaka & Hisanori Iwai & Shinya Ochiai & Seiya Nagao, 2021. "Geochemical Control of PAHs by Inflowing River Water to West Nanao Bay, Japan, and Its Influences on Ecological Risk: Small-Scale Changes Observed under Near-Background Conditions at an Enclosed Bay," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(19), pages 1-15, September.
    2. Masato Honda & Koki Mukai & Edward Nagato & Seiichi Uno & Yuji Oshima, 2021. "Correlation between Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Wharf Roach ( Ligia spp.) and Environmental Components of the Intertidal and Supralittoral Zone along the Japanese Coast," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(2), pages 1-16, January.
    3. Julia Vianna de Pinho & Paloma de Almeida Rodrigues & Ivelise Dimbarre Lao Guimarães & Francielli Casanova Monteiro & Rafaela Gomes Ferrari & Rachel Ann Hauser-Davis & Carlos Adam Conte-Junior, 2022. "The Role of the Ecotoxicology Applied to Seafood as a Tool for Human Health Risk Assessments Concerning Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(3), pages 1-25, January.
    4. Barouch Giechaskiel & Theodoros Grigoratos & Marcel Mathissen & Joris Quik & Peter Tromp & Mats Gustafsson & Vicente Franco & Panagiota Dilara, 2024. "Contribution of Road Vehicle Tyre Wear to Microplastics and Ambient Air Pollution," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(2), pages 1-31, January.

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