Anthropogenic-induced ecological risks on marine ecosystems indicated by characterizing emerging pollutants in Pearl River Estuary, China

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Anthropogenic Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in marine environments have raised significant concerns. Yet, analyses detailing their origins, fate, and environmental effects are limited. This study employs an integrated non-target screening methodology to elucidate CECs existence across 46 sampling sites in the Pearl River Estuary (PRE) of the South China Sea. Assisted by advanced liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry, we discovered 208 chemicals in six usage categories, with pesticides (33 %) and pharmaceuticals (29 %) predominating. Several CECs drew attention for their consistent detections, profound abundance, and significant ecotoxicities. The wide detection of them at offshore sites further implies that anthropogenic activities may contribute to large-scale contamination. Meanwhile, distinct distribution patterns of CECs across PRE are evident in semi-quantitative results, indicating regional anthropogenic influences. Identified transformation products may establish a novel and non-negligible negative contribution to ecology through elevated environmental toxicities, exemplified by HMMM and atrazine. Based on the ecological risks, we compiled a prioritized list of 21 CECs warranting intensified scrutiny. Our findings indicate the introduction of various CECs into the South China Sea via PRE, emphasizing the urgent necessity for ongoing surveillance of discharged CECs at estuary areas and assessment of their marine ecological consequences.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:926

Enthalten in:

The Science of the total environment - 926(2024) vom: 20. Apr., Seite 172030

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Liu, He [VerfasserIn]
Zhao, Bo [VerfasserIn]
Jin, Meng [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Rui [VerfasserIn]
Ding, Zirong [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Xiong [VerfasserIn]
Xu, Wenjie [VerfasserIn]
Chen, Qianghua [VerfasserIn]
Tao, Rizhu [VerfasserIn]
Fu, Jianping [VerfasserIn]
Xie, Danping [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Contaminants of emerging concern
Contamination profile
Ecological risk
Environmental Pollutants
Journal Article
Non-target screening
Pearl River estuary
Water Pollutants, Chemical

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Date Completed 17.04.2024

Date Revised 17.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172030

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM37037519X