Assessment of water quality and emerging pollutants in two fish species from the mallorquin swamp in the Colombian Caribbean
The Mallorquín Swamp, an important ecosystem in Atlántico, Colombian Caribbean, underwent environmental monitoring at eight points during rainy, transition, and dry seasons. This was to assess water quality, seasonal variation, and the bioaccumulation of metals, emerging pollutants, and organic comp...
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| author | Cindy Elles-Pérez Maria Guzman-Tordecilla Yuliceth Ramos Margarita Castillo-Ramírez Andrea Moreno-Ríos Carolina Garzón-Rodríguez Jacquelin Rojas-Solano |
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| description | The Mallorquín Swamp, an important ecosystem in Atlántico, Colombian Caribbean, underwent environmental monitoring at eight points during rainy, transition, and dry seasons. This was to assess water quality, seasonal variation, and the bioaccumulation of metals, emerging pollutants, and organic compounds in the fish Ariopsis canteri and Mugil incilis. Water parameters were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multifactorial ANOVA with the Tukey HSD test for seasonal differences. Normality and variance of the fish results were verified, and differences between groups were evaluated using ANOVA or Kruskal-Walli's method when data transformation failed. Spearman correlation was used to relate the results. Water sampling revealed variations in temperature, dissolved oxygen, salinity, and nutrient levels. Significant differences in alkalinity and hardness were observed across seasons and sample points. The most probable number (MPN) levels of Total coliform and E. coli peaked near areas with domestic wastewater inputs, reaching 5.4x106 and 4.0x106 MPN, respectively, indicating potential microbiological contamination of water. Fish samples revealed high concentrations of persistent substances such as methylmercury, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and emerging pollutants. Heavy metal analysis showed elevated iron levels (5.28 ± 0.657 mg/L), while emerging pollutants, including ibuprofen (218 μg/L) and naproxen (343.89 μg/L), exhibited high concentrations near human settlements. Ariopsis canteri showed higher bioconcentration tendencies for methylmercury (238.5 ± 100 μg/kg), and acenaphthene (7782 ± 4123.8 μg/kg), possibly influenced by its feeding habits and habitat preferences. In contrast, Mugil incilis exhibited higher bioaccumulation trends of PAH (2376.23 ± 599.63 μg/kg acenaphthene) and emerging pollutants like galaxolide (139.49 ± 34.98 μg/kg), possibly due to its mobility and exposure to various contaminants in their environment. These findings emphasize the need to monitor and manage aquatic ecosystems' health to mitigate anthropogenic influences on water quality and biodiversity. This research serves as a reference for global conservation efforts, emphasizing the need for comprehensive monitoring and regulatory frameworks to protect aquatic environments and ensure their sustainability for future generations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4d29b3cf34174d8db9743bcc69277ad82025-08-20T02:13:59ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-10-011020e3900510.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39005Assessment of water quality and emerging pollutants in two fish species from the mallorquin swamp in the Colombian CaribbeanCindy Elles-Pérez0Maria Guzman-Tordecilla1Yuliceth Ramos2Margarita Castillo-Ramírez3Andrea Moreno-Ríos4Carolina Garzón-Rodríguez5Jacquelin Rojas-Solano6Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, SENA, Regional Atlántico, Grupo: CNCA, Carrera 43 No. 42 - 40, 080003, Barranquilla, Atlántico, ColombiaCorresponding author.; Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, SENA, Regional Atlántico, Grupo: CNCA, Carrera 43 No. 42 - 40, 080003, Barranquilla, Atlántico, ColombiaServicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, SENA, Regional Atlántico, Grupo: CNCA, Carrera 43 No. 42 - 40, 080003, Barranquilla, Atlántico, ColombiaServicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, SENA, Regional Atlántico, Grupo: CNCA, Carrera 43 No. 42 - 40, 080003, Barranquilla, Atlántico, ColombiaServicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, SENA, Regional Atlántico, Grupo: CNCA, Carrera 43 No. 42 - 40, 080003, Barranquilla, Atlántico, ColombiaCorresponding author.; Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, SENA, Regional Atlántico, Grupo: CNCA, Carrera 43 No. 42 - 40, 080003, Barranquilla, Atlántico, ColombiaServicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, SENA, Regional Atlántico, Grupo: CNCA, Carrera 43 No. 42 - 40, 080003, Barranquilla, Atlántico, ColombiaThe Mallorquín Swamp, an important ecosystem in Atlántico, Colombian Caribbean, underwent environmental monitoring at eight points during rainy, transition, and dry seasons. This was to assess water quality, seasonal variation, and the bioaccumulation of metals, emerging pollutants, and organic compounds in the fish Ariopsis canteri and Mugil incilis. Water parameters were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multifactorial ANOVA with the Tukey HSD test for seasonal differences. Normality and variance of the fish results were verified, and differences between groups were evaluated using ANOVA or Kruskal-Walli's method when data transformation failed. Spearman correlation was used to relate the results. Water sampling revealed variations in temperature, dissolved oxygen, salinity, and nutrient levels. Significant differences in alkalinity and hardness were observed across seasons and sample points. The most probable number (MPN) levels of Total coliform and E. coli peaked near areas with domestic wastewater inputs, reaching 5.4x106 and 4.0x106 MPN, respectively, indicating potential microbiological contamination of water. Fish samples revealed high concentrations of persistent substances such as methylmercury, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and emerging pollutants. Heavy metal analysis showed elevated iron levels (5.28 ± 0.657 mg/L), while emerging pollutants, including ibuprofen (218 μg/L) and naproxen (343.89 μg/L), exhibited high concentrations near human settlements. Ariopsis canteri showed higher bioconcentration tendencies for methylmercury (238.5 ± 100 μg/kg), and acenaphthene (7782 ± 4123.8 μg/kg), possibly influenced by its feeding habits and habitat preferences. In contrast, Mugil incilis exhibited higher bioaccumulation trends of PAH (2376.23 ± 599.63 μg/kg acenaphthene) and emerging pollutants like galaxolide (139.49 ± 34.98 μg/kg), possibly due to its mobility and exposure to various contaminants in their environment. These findings emphasize the need to monitor and manage aquatic ecosystems' health to mitigate anthropogenic influences on water quality and biodiversity. This research serves as a reference for global conservation efforts, emphasizing the need for comprehensive monitoring and regulatory frameworks to protect aquatic environments and ensure their sustainability for future generations.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024150360Swampwater pollutionBioaccumulationMugil incilisAriopsis canterisEstuarine waters |
| spellingShingle | Cindy Elles-Pérez Maria Guzman-Tordecilla Yuliceth Ramos Margarita Castillo-Ramírez Andrea Moreno-Ríos Carolina Garzón-Rodríguez Jacquelin Rojas-Solano Assessment of water quality and emerging pollutants in two fish species from the mallorquin swamp in the Colombian Caribbean Heliyon Swamp water pollution Bioaccumulation Mugil incilis Ariopsis canteris Estuarine waters |
| title | Assessment of water quality and emerging pollutants in two fish species from the mallorquin swamp in the Colombian Caribbean |
| title_full | Assessment of water quality and emerging pollutants in two fish species from the mallorquin swamp in the Colombian Caribbean |
| title_fullStr | Assessment of water quality and emerging pollutants in two fish species from the mallorquin swamp in the Colombian Caribbean |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessment of water quality and emerging pollutants in two fish species from the mallorquin swamp in the Colombian Caribbean |
| title_short | Assessment of water quality and emerging pollutants in two fish species from the mallorquin swamp in the Colombian Caribbean |
| title_sort | assessment of water quality and emerging pollutants in two fish species from the mallorquin swamp in the colombian caribbean |
| topic | Swamp water pollution Bioaccumulation Mugil incilis Ariopsis canteris Estuarine waters |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024150360 |
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