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Harmful algal and cyanobacterial toxins in foraging green turtles (Chelonia mydas) in Florida's Big Bend

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Numerous toxin-producing harmful algal (HAB) species occur in Florida's coastal waters. Exposure to these toxins has been shown to have sublethal effects in sea turtles. The objective of this study was to establish concentrations of 10 HAB toxins in plasma samples from green turtles (Chelonia mydas) foraging in Florida's Big Bend. Domoic acid, lyngbyatoxin-A, microcystins, nodularin, and okadaic acid were detected, demonstrating exposure to these HAB toxins, which are also a public health concern.

Source: Toxicon X

DOI: 10.1016/j.toxcx.2019.100020

Authors: Justin R. Perrault, Christopher R. Perkins, Matthew J. Ajemian, Michael J. Bresette, Cody R. Mott, Annie Page-Karjian

Institutions: University of Connecticut, Florida Atlantic University, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

Language: English

Topic: Marine Toxins and Detection Methods

Subfield: Environmental Chemistry

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,300