Distribution of aliphatic, aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons in mussels from the Spanish Atlantic coast (Galicia). An assessment of pollution parameters

AbstractSpecies of the genus Watersipora comprise an important invasive fouling group but are difficult to identify up to species level. This problem, in conjunction with the recent re-description of several member species, requires the revision of previous records and newly collected material in order to more precisely determine their actual presence and distribution. Here, we revise the identity and distribution of alien and native species of Watersiporidae in Iberian waters based on newly collected material, historical collections, and bibliographic data. Four species of Watersipora are now known from here. Watersipora cucullata is the only native species, present in the Spanish Mediterranean. Watersipora subatra seems to have been introduced relatively recently in Iberian and European Atlantic waters and has been expanding to other Atlantic localities. Watersipora arcuata was collected for the first time in Europe at the SW Spanish Atlantic coast in 1990 and recently in Mediterranean marinas. Watersipora souleorum is known in Iberian waters from two localities in the Gulf of Cadiz and in Gibraltar. With the recent redescription of the genus Watersipora, W. complanata is no longer a member. A new watersiporid genus, Terwasipora gen. nov., is described for this species. In Iberian waters, T. complanata comb. nov. is considered a native species, frequent and abundant in shallow waters along the Atlantic coast.

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Genetic identification and distribution of the parasitic larvae of Anisakis pegreffii and Anisakis simplex (s. s.) in European hake Merluccius merluccius from the Tyrrhenian Sea and Spanish Atlantic coast: Implications for food safety

International Journal of Food Microbiology ◽

10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2014.11.019 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 198 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 40

Author(s):

Paolo Cipriani ◽

Giorgio Smaldone ◽

Virginia Acerra ◽

Luisa D'Angelo ◽

Aniello Anastasio ◽

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Keyword(s):

Food Safety ◽

Atlantic Coast ◽

Anisakis Simplex ◽

Genetic Identification ◽

Tyrrhenian Sea ◽

Merluccius Merluccius ◽

Anisakis Pegreffii ◽

Spanish Atlantic ◽

European Hake

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A late Holocene record of marine high-energy events along the Atlantic coast of Morocco: new evidences from the Tahaddart estuary

Geoenvironmental Disasters ◽

10.1186/s40677-020-00169-5 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Otmane Khalfaoui ◽

Laurent Dezileau ◽

Jean-Philippe Degeai ◽

Maria Snoussi

Keyword(s):

Late Holocene ◽

Atlantic Coast ◽

Storm Surges ◽

High Energy ◽

Economic Losses ◽

Spanish Atlantic ◽

Holocene Record ◽

Geochemical Analyses ◽

First Time

Abstract The Atlantic coast of Morocco has been exposed to marine submersion events from storm surges and tsunamis which have resulted in human and economic losses. The absence of long term records for these hazards makes it difficult to trace their behavior through time, which is the first step to prepare proactive adaptation strategies for events that may happen in the future. In this paper, we present a late Holocene record of marine submersion events along the Atlantic coast of Morocco using a 2.7 m sediment core sampled from the Tahaddart estuary. The sedimentological and geochemical analyses conducted on this geological archive showed a mud-dominated sequence with 14 allochthonous sandy layers (E1-E14) left by marine high-energy events. The deposition age of three layers (E1, E13 and E14) has been determined using conventional dating methods (210Pbex, 137Cs and 14C). The first layer, introduced as E1 seems to fit with the great Lisbon tsunami in 1755 CE (Common Era), an event dated for the first time along the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The other two layers, referred to as E13 and E14, were dated between 3464 and 2837 cal BP (calibrated years Before Present) and chronologically correlated with marine high-energy deposits found on the Spanish Atlantic coast. This correlation confirms the existence of another regional event around 3200 BP.

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Winter wave climate, storms and regional cycles: the SW Spanish Atlantic coast

International Journal of Climatology ◽

10.1002/joc.3579 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 33 (9) ◽

pp. 2142-2156 ◽

Cited By ~ 34

Author(s):

N. Rangel-Buitrago ◽

G. Anfuso

Keyword(s):

Atlantic Coast ◽

Wave Climate ◽

Spanish Atlantic

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Presence of Milocra Frontalis H. Milne Edwards, 1840 (Isopoda, Flabellifera) On the Southern Atlantic Coast of the Iberian Peninsula: Spectrum of Parasitism and Parasitic Relationship With Gobius Paganellus Linnaeus, 1758 (Pisces, Gobiidae)

Crustaceana ◽

10.1163/156854094x00161 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 66 (1) ◽

pp. 67-77 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

L.J. Alberto ◽

P. Nieto

Keyword(s):

Iberian Peninsula ◽

Detailed Analysis ◽

Atlantic Coast ◽

High Index ◽

Positive Correlation ◽

Spanish Atlantic ◽

Intertidal Fish

AbstractAnalysis of the occurrence of Anilocra frontalis H. Milne Edwards, 1840, on intertidal fish of the Spanish-Atlantic coast over four years has broadened the known spectrum of parasitism to seven species. The abundance of the goby Gobius paganellus Linnaeus, 1758 and its high index of parasitation by Aniloera frontalis, has permitted a more detailed analysis of the parasite-host relationship. In more than 90% of the cases the parasites are situated between or immediately behind the eyes. There is a positive correlation between length of parasite and length of host, and a slightly higher percentage of parasitism in the males and in the smaller specimens of Gobius paganellus. Finally, there are great variations in the percentage of infcction of Gobius paganellus at neighbouring points of the coast.

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Diversity of marine benthic algae from Cantabria (Eastern Cantabrian, Spain): a historical overview of research and publications

Biologia ◽

10.1007/s11756-021-00995-4 ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

Eduardo Cires ◽

Candela Cuesta

Keyword(s):

Atlantic Coast ◽

Benthic Algae ◽

Historical Overview ◽

Data Recording ◽

Presence Data ◽

Infraspecific Taxa ◽

Spanish Atlantic ◽

Cantabrian Coast ◽

North Of Spain ◽

Over Time

AbstractThe macroalgal flora of Cantabria (north of Spain) has attracted the interest of many researchers on past occasions. Currently published information only reflects occasional collections from sporadic field visits to this region of the Spanish Atlantic coast. To overcome this, a historical overview of research and publications, encompassing collections and presence data recording, has been undertaken. This work lists the resultant taxonomic records and provides information about macroalgal flora of Cantabria. A total of 425 species (25 Cyanobacteria, 55 Chlorophyta, 81 Ochrophyta, and 264 Rhodophyta) were identified. The number of specific, infraspecific taxa, and stages is 437: 25 Cyanobacteria, 57 Chlorophyta, 89 Ochrophyta, and 266 Rhodophyta. The floristic character of flora from the Cantabrian coast is compared over time and with nearby regions applying Cheney’s ratio [(Rhodophyta+Chlorophyta)/ Ochrophyta, or (R+C)/O]. The present paper aims to provide an overview of the research that has been conducted in the Cantabrian coast, not only found in international publications but also in local publications as well as unpublished theses.

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Macroparasites in cetaceans stranded on the northwestern Spanish Atlantic coast

Diseases of Aquatic Organisms ◽

10.3354/dao032227 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 32 ◽

pp. 227-231 ◽

Cited By ~ 33

Author(s):

E Abollo ◽

A López ◽

C Gestal ◽

P Benavente ◽

S Pascual

Keyword(s):

Atlantic Coast ◽

Spanish Atlantic

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