混合暴露条件下菲律宾蛤仔不同组织对几种重金属的富集与释放特征

应用双箱动力学模型模拟了菲律宾蛤仔在Pb、Zn、Cu、Cd、Cr、Hg和As 7种重金属混合暴露条件下,内脏团、鳃、斧足及基部和外套膜组织对重金属的生物富集与释放实验,并通过非线性拟合得到菲律宾蛤仔各组织对7种重金属的富集速率常数k1、排出速率常数k2、生物富集系数BCF、生物半衰期B1/2、富集平衡时生物体内重金属含量CAmax等动力学参数。结果表明,1)重金属在菲律宾蛤仔不同组织器官中的富集具有选择性,理论平衡状态下,Cu、Cd、As、Pd在各组织的含量分布(CAmax):内脏团斧足及基部鳃外套膜;Cr分布规律(CAmax):内脏团鳃斧足及基部外套膜;Hg分布规律(CAmax):斧足及基部外套膜鳃内脏团;Zn分布规律(CAmax):斧足及基部鳃外套膜内脏团。2)菲律宾蛤仔对不同重金属的富集系数存在显著差异(P0.05),对Cu富集程度最高,其富集系数范围为1514.0-4818.0;其次是Cd和Hg,富集系数范围分别为104.5-975.4,255.9-447.4;As、Cr、Pb、Zn离子在菲律宾蛤仔体内富集程度较低,其富集系数均在300以内。3)菲律宾蛤仔对重金属的释放能力较差,双箱动力学模型可较好地反映混合暴露条件下菲律宾蛤仔对重金属的富集特征,但不适合对其释放特征进行描述。     

人工养殖史氏鲟畸形原因探讨

采用原子吸收分光光度法,对骨骼畸形和体型正常的人工养殖史氏鲟脊椎、骨板、鳍条、鳃、肝脏、肾脏、肌肉中锰、铜、铁、镉、铅、锌等的含量进行了检测,并对其分布和积累规律进行了研究。结果表明,畸形和正常史氏鲟身体各部位中重金属的含量无显著性差异(P>0.05),重金属积累不是造成人工养殖史氏鲟畸形的主要原因。畸形和正常人工养殖史氏鲟体内重金属的分布和积累规律基本一致,锰和铅主要分布在脊椎、骨板、鳍条和鳃等骨化组织中;铁和铜在体内主要蓄积在肝脏中;锌和镉在体内的分布较均匀。     

Experimental insight of trace metal environmental pollution problems in mussel farming

A survey was made on the content of nine trace metals in waters of 12 predetermined coastal stations in the Island of Penang, Malaysia, with the object of establishing mussel culture farms in the near future. The results indicated low concentrations of these trace elements except for Cr and Ni, which ranged from trace level to 35 ppm and BDL (below detectable level) to 2.07 ppm, respectively. These values are slightly above the upper limits (Cr, 0.05 and Ni, 1.0 ppm) set by the national Division of Environment, Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, under the Environmental Quality (Sewage and Industrial Effluents) Regulations 1978.Investigations on tissue level bioaccumulated trace metal contents in mussel from an experimental culture farm indicated BDL values for As in all tissues, Cd highest in the intestines and stomach (6.24 ppm), Co in the mantle (59.85 ppm), Cr in the siphon (1869.85 ppm), Cu in the mantle (23.94 ppm), Fe in the intestines and stomach (218.82 ppm), Mn in the style (365.28 ppm), Ni in the mantle (23.94 ppm), Pb in the mantle (279.3 ppm) and Zn in the style (152.2 ppm). However, culture experiments at 10 ppm concentration stresses of the different trace elements over a 48-h period did not result in a similar tendency in tissue bioconcentration, except for Cd (378.35 ppm) and Fe (419.66 ppm) in the intestine and stomach, and Mn (748.5 ppm) in the style. Co was highest in the style (187.35 ppm), Cr in the gill (2924.91 ppm), Cu in the gill (457.22 ppm), Ni in the intestines and stomach (222.44 ppm), Pb in the gill (1897.2 ppm), and Zn in the mantle (1077.73 ppm).Short-term stress studies over a 48-h period with trace metal concentrations ranging between 10 and 300 ppm indicated the patterns of biodeposition for Cd, Cr, Co, Pb, Mn and Zn to be closely related even though their toxicity levels varied. Cu indicated a bioaccumulation maximum after 12 h of incubation followed by a regulatory mechanism, while Fe and Ni demonstrated a drastic spiked absorption after 6 h exposure followed by the normal trend of biodeposition as observable for the other trace metals. The biodeposition factors at most instances, were highest for the 10 ppm concentration cultures of 48 h.     

Effect of cage culture environment on farmed fish in terms of metal accumulation

Metal pressure under farm conditions was examined on the gill and muscle tissues of farmed Sparus aurata and compared with their wild counterparts (Sparus aurata, Trachurus trachurus, Mullus barbatus). Al, Mn, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn accumulation amounts in gill tissue of farmed fish were 28.821, 37.620, 0.136, 0.300, 3.730, 2.441, 3.222, 2.474 and 127.494 mg/kg respectively. Among them, Cd, Cr, Cu and Pb concentrations in gill tissue of farmed fish were higher than that in wild fishes. Metal depositions in muscle tissue of farmed fish were far below that in the gill tissue. The accumulated Al (6.700 mg/kg) in the muscle tissue of farmed fish was higher than in wild ones. The results showed that metal accumulation levels (especially Cd, Cr, Cu and Pb) in the gill tissue of farmed fish indicate metal pressure under captive conditions. Furthermore, the calculated hazard index (HI) and total hazard index (THI) of the considered elements in the edible part of farmed fish were below the level considered safe, which elucidates that farmed fish do not pose any threat to the human consumer in terms of metal toxicity.     

Accumulation of Heavy Metals in the Nauplii of Artemia salina

Artemia salina cysts (San Francisco Bay Brand) were exposed in seawater containing multiple concentrations of either a single heavy metal (Hg, Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd, Co, Ni, Cr, Mn and Fe) or combination of heavy metals. The heavy metal accumulation in Artemia nauplii increased linearly with an increase in the heavy metal concentration in water. The metals could be detected in nauplii exposed to a single heavy metal at dosages of 5 μg/L for Hg, Zn, Mn, Fe and Cu; 25 μg/L for Cd and Cr; 50 μg/L for Co; 100 mUg/L for Ni; and 250 μg/L for Pb. Cysts exposed to several heavy metal combinations had minimum effective dosages equal to or lower than the single heavy metals- 5 μg/L for Cu, Cr, Zn, Mn and Fe; 25 μg/L for Cd and Ni; 50 μg/L for Co; and 250 μg/L for Pb. The accumulation of Cu, Ni and Co by Artemiu nauplii did not differ for animals exposed to single or combined heavy metal solutions. Cr, Zn and Pb had a synergistic effect of heavy metal uptake in combined heavy metal element solutions, however, Fe, Cd and Mn had an antagonistic effect.     

Effects of conventional and organic feed on the mineral composition of cultured European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)

European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) is a widely consumed marine fish in Mediterranean areas, and different farming techniques are applied for fish culturing to satisfy the growing demand for seafood. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of conventional and organic feed on the quality of cultured European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) collected during the growth period. The concentrations of ash, moisture, essential macro‐elements (Ca, K, Mg, Na and P), micro‐elements (Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni and Zn) and toxic elements (As, Cd, and Pb) were determined in feeds and in fillets of cultured fish. The results were compared to those obtained from wild sea bass. Results showed that the differences between organic diet‐fed and conventional diet‐fed sea basses varied in relation to the specific element measured and the growth period. The former showed higher concentration of Fe, Mg and Cr, and lower Na content. The amount of P, Na, Fe, Cu and Cr in wild sea bass was significantly (P ≤ 0.05) higher than that found in farmed fish. The levels of toxic elements in cultured sea bass were always within the allowed limit for fishery products. Wild samples had significantly (P ≤ 0.05) higher content of arsenic and lead than farmed sea bass. Cultured fish represent a valuable dietary source of essential macro‐ and micro‐elements. Controlled rearing systems and feedings were related to a decrease in the presence of some toxic metals in cultured fish compared with wild fish.     

混合重金属对翡翠贻贝的积累与排放规律研究

通过对翡翠贻贝（Mytilus edulis）进行混合重金属积累与排放的慢性实验,研究了重金属铅（Ph）、锌（Zn）、铜（Cu）、镍（Ni）、镉（Cd）、铬（Cr）、汞（Hg）和砷（As）的混合溶液在翡翠贻贝体内的积累规律和排放规律。结果表明,翡翠贻贝对Ph、Zn、Cu、M、Cd、Cr、Hg和As的富集和排放规律性较强,在累积实验中,翡翠贻贝体内各种重金属含量随着时间的推移明显呈上升趋势,翡翠贻贝对重金属Pb,Cu,Ni,Cd,Zn、As、Cr和比有较强的累积能力,可很好地指示海水中这些重金属的污染;在排放实验中,翡翠贻贝体内各重金属含量随时间的推移呈下降趋势,但排放曲线都较平缓,表明翡翠贻贝在实验过程中,释放体内重金属较缓慢。     

虾夷扇贝组织中微量元素的分布特性

研究了虾夷扇贝闭壳肌、外套膜、内脏团、瓣鳃和性腺中Cu、Fe、Mn、Zn、Pb和Cd等元素的分布特性。试验结果表明,内脏团中的Cu显著(P<0.05)高于其他各组织,其他各组织间差异不显著(P>0.05);闭壳肌中Zn的含量显著(P<0.05)高于内脏团、外套膜、瓣鳃和性腺中的含量;Fe含量内脏团和瓣鳃中显著(P<0.05)高于性腺、闭壳肌和外套膜;各组织中Mn的分布特性为瓣鳃>闭壳肌>性腺>内脏团>外套膜;Pb的分布特性为内脏团>闭壳肌>性腺>外套膜>瓣鳃;内脏团中的Cd占全贝总量的67%,显著高于其他组织。因此,约占全贝质量10%的内脏团蓄积了较高含量的Cu、Fe、Pb和Cd,尤其是Cu和Cd(分别约占全贝蓄积总量的71%和67%),食用时去掉内脏团,可保证虾夷扇贝的食用安全和较高的食用及营养价值。     

饲料中Pb和Cd在中华绒螯蟹体内的吸收与释放特性

为获知饲料中重金属与中华绒螫蟹各组织间的富集与释放特性,应用生物富集双箱动力学模型,模拟中华绒螫蟹分别在Pb含量为10.21、22.01、40.81 mg/kg,Cd含量为1.78、2.80、4.48 mg/kg的饲料驯养过程中,其鳃、肝胰腺和肌肉对Pb和Cd的生物富集与释放特性,为Pb与Cd在中华绒螫蟹体内的分布、富集和迁移提供理论依据,为中华绒螫蟹安全生产提供指导。同时通过非线性拟合得到中华绒螫蟹对饲料中Pb和Cd的富集速率常数k_1、排出速率常数k_2、生物富集系数BCF、生物半衰期B_(1/2),富集平衡时生物体内Pb和Cd含量CAmax等动力学参数。结果显示:①中华绒螫蟹对饲料中的Pb和Cd具有明显的富集,蟹鳃、肝胰腺和肌肉中Pb的含量与富集时间和饲料中Pb的添加量表现出了很好的正相关,在富集的第48天,各组织器官中Pb的含量达到最大,在鳃中的含量分别为0.18、1.14、1.27和1.91 mg/kg;肝胰腺中含量分别为1.00、2.17、2.33和3.50 mg/kg;肌肉中含量分别为0.18、0.73、1.00和1.35 mg/kg。鳃和肝胰腺对饲料中Cd的吸收与Pb情况类似,在富集的第48天,4个饲料组蟹鳃中的浓度值均达到最高,分别为0.026、0.073、0.107和0.154mg/kg;肝胰腺除了在C组实验的第24天含量达到最高,为1.90mg/kg外,其他3组实验,在富集的第48天含量达到最高分别为0.33、1.05和1.24 mg/kg,C组在第48天的含量有所降低,为1.76 mg/kg。但是肌肉中Cd含量没有明显的规律。②中华绒螫蟹对Pb和Cd的生物富集和释放都较缓慢。达到平衡状态时,鳃、肝胰腺、肌肉各组织器官中Pb含量分别为1.07~1.69、4.87~4.95、0.79~1.28 mg/kg,鳃、肝胰腺中Cd含量分别为0.06~0.14和1.25~2.66 mg/kg。Pb和Cd在组织器官中的生物富集系数(BCF)范围分别为0.03~0.48和0.03~0.87,中华绒螫蟹对Cd的富集能力明显高于Pb;Pb和Cd在各组织器官的生物学半衰期(B_(1/2))范围分别为9~67 d和8~48 d。中华绒螫蟹对Pb的排除能力明显低于Cd。③Pb和Cd在中华绒螫蟹组织器官中的富集具有选择性,在经不同含量Pb和Cd的饲料驯养后得到统一含量分布规律:肝胰腺鳃肌肉。     

黄颡鱼不同组织矿物元素的分布及含量

为了探究鱼类不同组织中矿物元素的含量，实验以养殖黄颡鱼为对象，采用电感耦合等离子体质谱法测定了黄颡鱼18个组织(心脏、肝脏、脑、脾脏、肾脏、肌肉、脂肪、前肠、中后肠、眼睛、鳃、尾鳍、鱼鳔、骨骼、胃、皮肤、血液、全鱼)中7种矿物元素(Ca、Mg、Zn、Fe、Cu、Mn和Se)的含量与分布。结果显示，Ca在骨骼、鳃、尾鳍和肌肉中占比较高，在尾鳍和骨骼中含量最高，在脂肪组织中含量最低；Mg在骨骼和肌肉中占比较高，在骨骼和尾鳍中含量最高，在眼睛中含量最低；Zn在骨骼、肌肉、皮肤和眼睛中占比较高，在眼睛中含量最高，在脂肪组织中含量最低；Fe在骨骼、血液和肌肉中占比较高，在血液中含量最高，在脂肪组织中含量最低；Cu在骨骼、肌肉和肝脏中占比较高，在肾脏和肝脏中含量较高，而在脂肪和眼睛中含量最低；Mn在骨骼和肌肉中占比较高，在骨骼和尾鳍中含量较高，在眼睛和脂肪中含量较低；Se在肌肉、骨骼、皮肤和肝脏中占比较高，在脾脏、肝脏、肾脏和前肠中含量较高，在肌肉和脂肪中含量较低。研究表明，黄颡鱼体内含有丰富的矿物元素(Ca、Mg、Zn、Fe、Cu、Mn、Se)，而且在不同组织中具有不同的分布特征。研究采用ICP...     

High affinity of cadmium and copper to head kidney of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.)

The aim of the present study was to evaluate bioaccumulation of metals in various tissues of the freshwater fish Cyprinus carpio L. exposed to cadmium and copper (a xenobiotic and a microelement). The fish were subjected to short-term (3 h, Cd-S and Cu-S) or long-term (4 weeks, Cd-L and Cu-L) exposures to 100 % 96hLC₅₀ or 10 % 96hLC₅₀, respectively. Blood, gill, liver, head and trunk kidney were isolated weekly from 5 fish of each group for 4 weeks (post-short-term exposure and during long-term exposure). Atomic absorption spectrophotometry technique was applied to measure concentrations of metals (Cd and Cu) in fish tissues. Initial concentrations of copper in fish tissues were higher than levels of cadmium. Cadmium and copper levels increased in all tissues of metal-exposed fish. After short-term exposures (at higher concentration) and during long-term exposures (at lower concentration), similar changes in metal concentrations were observed. The values of accumulation factor (ratio of final to initial metal concentration) were higher for cadmium as compared to copper. Comparison of metal levels and accumulation factors in various tissues revealed that cadmium and copper showed very high affinity to head kidney of common carp (higher than to other tissues), but accumulation factors for cadmium in trunk, head kidney and liver were much higher than for copper. The concentrations of copper in organs of Cu-exposed fish increased only slightly and quickly returned to the control level, which shows that fish organism easily buffered metal level. On the other hand, concentrations of cadmium considerably increased and remained elevated for a long time which suggests that activation of mechanisms of sequestration and elimination of cadmium required more time.     

White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) infection and immunity responses in white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) exposed to sublethal levels of metals

To determine if exposure to a sublethal mixture of metals (Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb and Zn) increases susceptibility to White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) infection, Litopenaeus vannamei juveniles were fed WSSV‐infected shrimp tissues after 21 days of exposure to the metal mixture (WS‐MM treatment). Other treatments consisted of shrimp not exposed to metals and fed infected tissues (WS), and shrimp fed healthy tissues and exposed (MM) or not exposed to metals (C). The presence of viral DNA and inclusion bodies was detected at 32 hr postinfection (hpi) in the stomach epithelium of shrimp from the WS treatment, and eight hours later in shrimp from the WS‐MM treatment, possibly because of an initial negative effect of metals in viral replication. At 40 hpi, the severity of infection represented by the histopathological index increased in both WS and WS‐MM treatments, and values were higher in WS‐MM than in WS shrimp at the end of the experiment. From 56 hpi to the end of experiment, total hemocyte counts were lower in both WS‐MM and WS treatments, and concentrations were particularly low in WS‐MM shrimp. Conversely, phenoloxidase activity was higher in the WS‐MM treatment from 32 to 56 hpi, suggesting a possible role of the prophenoloxidase (proPO) system in the antiviral defense against WSSV. The presence of heavy metals at sublethal concentrations may increase shrimp susceptibility to WSSV; this is supported by a decrease in circulating hemocytes, an increase in the humoral response, and the development of a higher number of WSSV inclusion bodies.     

锌对海湾扇贝中镉累积和亚细胞分布的影响

采用室内模拟混合暴露方式,研究了在镉(Cd)质量浓度一定(0.05 mg/L)的条件下,添加不同质量浓度(0 mg/L、0.1 mg/L、0.5 mg/L、1 mg/L)的锌(Zn)对海湾扇贝整体、组织及亚细胞水平Cd累积和分布的影响。结果表明,Zn能显著抑制扇贝全贝对Cd的富集,并且这种抑制作用随暴露时间的延长和Zn浓度的升高而增强。在扇贝不同组织中Zn对Cd的富集均具有抑制作用,其中以鳃最为明显。在亚细胞水平,扇贝各组织累积的Cd主要分布在类金属硫蛋白(MTLP)和细胞碎片(CD)组分。在内脏各亚细胞组分中,Zn对Cd的抑制作用显著,且Zn的加入使CD中的Cd百分比从32%下降到21%~27%,而MTLP中的Cd百分比从57%增加到59%~67%。鳃组织中Zn对Cd百分比的影响更加明显,CD中Cd百分比从36%下降到14%~17%,MTLP中Cd百分比从59%增加到76%~79%;而性腺中MTLP和细胞器(ORG)组分中Cd百分比受Zn浓度影响较为明显,随着Zn浓度的升高,MTLP中Cd百分比下降,而ORG中Cd百分比升高;肌肉组织中Cd含量及百分比分布在亚细胞水平没有明显规律。     

Assessment of Levels and Potential Health Risk of Heavy Metals in Water and Selected Fish Species from the Benue-Niger River Confluence,Lokoja, Nigeria

The concentrations of cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and iron (Fe) in water and selected fish species (Oreochromis nilzinc (oticus and Clarias gariepinus) from Benue-Niger River Confluence, Nigeria were investigated. The water and fish sample digests were quantified using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The study aimed to assess any possible human health risk associated with water and fish consumption from the selected geographical area. The concentration of the metals in the surface water ranged from 0.007 to 0.039, 0.106 to 0.240, 0.092 to 0.0164, 0.682 to 0.878, 0.058 to 0.309, and 0.136 to 1.645 mg/L for Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Pb, and Zn, respectively, while the concentrations of the metals, Cd, Pb, Cr, Cu, Zn, and Fe in these fish species ranged from 0.034 to 0.679, 0.500 to 1.75, 0.152 to 0.351, 0.36 to 1.01, 5.32 to 7.41, and 4.25 to 9.17 mg/kg, respectively. Cd, Cr, and Pb levels in fish were higher than the provisional tolerable weekly intake of 7, 1.5, and 25 μg/kg bw, respectively, according to the World Health Organization. Dry season values of the metals in water samples were higher, and sharptooth catfish had higher amounts of the metals. The hazard quotient (HQ) for Cd indicated a possible potential health concern with fish consumption from this area.     

虾夷扇贝(Patinopecten yessoensis)对铅和镉的生物富集与释放规律

利用双箱模型模拟了虾夷扇贝在混合暴露条件下富集、释放铅和镉的动力学特征,通过测定不同规格虾夷扇贝、不同组织富集、释放过程中铅和镉的含量并进行非线性拟合,获得不同生长阶段虾夷扇贝对铅和镉的生物富集系数BCF、吸收速率常数k1、释放速率常数k2、生物学半衰期B1/2以及不同组织中铅和镉的富集参数。结果显示,大、小两种规格虾夷扇贝对铅的BCF分别为1671、896,对镉的BCF分别为7433、1123;不同规格虾夷扇贝对铅、镉的BCF顺序为:大规格>小规格;相同规格虾夷扇贝BCF:镉>铅,表明虾夷扇贝对镉的富集能力强于铅;铅、镉的B1/2为:大规格>小规格,说明大规格的虾夷扇贝对铅、镉的代谢排出能力更强;铅在虾夷扇贝各组织中的富集顺序依次为:鳃>内脏团>闭壳肌,镉的富集顺序依次为:内脏团>鳃>闭壳肌。     

Influence of gonadal development on metal accumulation in the Portuguese oyster,Crassostrea angulata,in subtropical areas

Metal enrichment makes oyster considered to be an appropriate food source for trace elements, but excessive accumulation can threaten human health. Reproduction is an important biotic factor that affects the metal accumulation in oysters. However, the influence of continuous gonad development model on metal accumulation in some subtropical oysters is still unclear. The present study addresses the concentrations of trace metals and glycogen associated with the gonadal and somatic tissues throughout the reproductive cycle of diploid and triploid Crassostrea angulata cultured in Fujian, China. Cu, Zn and Pb contents of gonads were negatively correlated (p < 0.05) with gonadosomatic index (GSI). The correlation between Cd content and GSI was not significant. There was a positive correlation (p < 0.05) between GSI and Mn content in female gonads while the correlation was negative (p < 0.05) in males, indicating Mn plays an important role in gametogenesis of females. The effects of gonadal maturity and gender on metal accumulation in somatic tissue were not significant (p > 0.05). The concentrations of all metals in sterile triploids were not significantly different from those of the somatic tissue of diploids. Gonadal glycogen content showed a negative correlation with the GSI. However, somatic glycogen content was not affected by gonadal development, indicating that the energy consumed during gametogenesis comes mainly from recently ingested food rather than from energy stored in somatic tissue. The effects of the gonadal development on the metal accumulation in oysters varied according to the metal and tissue type.     

A Novel Metallothionein Gene from Mussel,Hyriopsis cumingii: Identification and Expression under Lanthanum Exposure

Metallothionein (MT) is a superfamily of cysteine‐rich, metal‐binding, low‐molecular‐weight proteins that participate in the storage, transportation, and metabolism of the trace metal elements. In this study, a novel MT gene from Hyriopsis cumingii was cloned (designated HcMT1); it shared 59.2% identity with previously published MT sequence of H. cumingii and 56.1–97.3% identity with other MT genes from mollusks. The expression level of HcMT1 in various tissues was determined by real‐time polymerase chain reaction. Relatively higher expression levels were observed in digestive gonad, mantle, and gill, and the expression level in hemocytes was significantly upregulated by lanthanum (La³⁺) exposure. The nucleotide sequence of HcMT1 amplified from genomic DNA is identical to the cDNA template group under La³⁺ exposure, which indicated that HcMT1 is an intronless gene. These results indicate that HcMT1 may play an important role in La³⁺ metabolism.     

Size at sexual maturity and body size composition of mud crabs <Emphasis Type="Italic">Scylla</Emphasis> spp. caught in Don Sak,Bandon Bay,Gulf of Thailand

Size at sexual maturity and body size composition of mud crabs Scylla spp. were examined as the basis for settling a minimum landing size as a fishing regulation in Don Sak, Bandon Bay, Gulf of Thailand, which has suffered serious mangrove habitat degradation. Mud crabs were caught using baited traps and gill nets. Hooked metal rods were also used to lever the crabs out of their burrows inside the mangroves. Two mud crab species, S. paramamosain and S. olivacea, occur in the bay; S. paramamosain is the dominant species, accounting for 87% of the samples. The size at which 50% of the S. paramamosain females reached maturity (SM₅₀) was estimated as an external carapace width (ECW) of 112.0 mm based on the morphology of the abdomen. Allometric changes in the crushing chelae height to ECW ratio suggested that the SM₅₀ of S. paramamosain males occurred at 106.4 mm ECW. The body size composition revealed that mainly immature mud crabs were exploited in Don Sak. To maintain a sustainable fishery for mud crabs, fishing regulations—including a minimum landing size based on the SM₅₀ estimates—are essential, as is habitat restoration.     

Differential tissue accumulation of arsenic and heavy metals from diets in three edible fish species

Three different commercial fish species Odontesthes bonariensis, Rhamdia quelen and Oreochromis niloticus and fish feed were collected from four aquaculture farms. Heavy metal (Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb and Zn) and arsenic concentration were determined by inductively coupled plasma–optical emission spectrometry (ICP‐OES) in muscle, liver, gonad, skin, scale and fat from fish and in feed diets. Arsenic concentration was found in different tissues differing between species and within O. bonariensis. Cd was differentially accumulated in liver in O. bonariensis and R. quelen; however, in O. niloticus Cd was found in muscle and scales. Higher concentrations of Cr were determined in skin and scales of O. bonariensis and O. niloticus. Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn were found in all tissues being Cu and Fe concentrations higher in liver. Mn was differentially accumulated in O. bonariensis scales, however in R. quelen no significant differences were found and in O. niloticus liver was the main accumulation tissue. Zn concentration was higher in gonad, skin and liver from R. quelen and O. bonariensis, and in O. niloticus the highest concentration was found in scales. All the results were below the international limits for food safety except for the concentration of Cd in muscle and scales of O. niloticus.