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ArticlePloS one2022

Assessment of sediment porewater toxicity in Biscayne National Park with sea urchin (Lytechinus variegatus) embryos.

Lisa A May, Elizabeth Murphy McDonald, Ronald T Kothera, Catherine Anna Toline, Vanessa McDonough, Zachary J Moffitt, Carl V Miller, Cheryl M Woodley

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Lisa A MayConsolidated Safety Services, Inc. Under Contract to the Key Species and Bioinformatics Branch, Stressor Detection and Impacts Division, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Charleston, SC, United States of America.
Elizabeth Murphy McDonaldConsolidated Safety Services, Inc. Under Contract to the Key Species and Bioinformatics Branch, Stressor Detection and Impacts Division, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Charleston, SC, United States of America.
Ronald T KotheraConsolidated Safety Services, Inc. Under Contract to the Key Species and Bioinformatics Branch, Stressor Detection and Impacts Division, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Charleston, SC, United States of America.
Catherine Anna TolineNational Park Service, Region 2, South Atlantic Gulf, Charleston, SC, United States of America.
Vanessa McDonoughNational Park Service, Biscayne National Park, Homestead, FL, United States of America.
Zachary J MoffittConsolidated Safety Services, Inc. Under Contract to the Key Species and Bioinformatics Branch, Stressor Detection and Impacts Division, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Charleston, SC, United States of America.
Carl V MillerConsolidated Safety Services, Inc. Under Contract to the Key Species and Bioinformatics Branch, Stressor Detection and Impacts Division, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Charleston, SC, United States of America.
Cheryl M WoodleyNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, Stressor Detection and Impacts Division, Key Species and Bioinformatics Branch, Charleston, SC, United States of America.

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Abstract

The sea urchin embryo development toxicity test was used to investigate toxicity of the benthic substrate in Biscayne National Park (BISC). Twenty-five sites were selected based upon a high potential for anthropogenic stressor input (e. g., hydrocarbons, personal care products, nutrients, etc.) or proximity to coral reef habitats. We found that sediment interstitial water (porewater) was toxic to urchin embryos at 22 of 25 sites. Healthy sites included two coral reefs (Anniversary Reef and Marker 14 Reef) and Turkey Point Channel. Discrete areas of BISC have highly toxic sediments and the presence of sediment contaminants could negatively impact reproduction, growth and population density of benthic invertebrates, such as corals. Results of the sea urchin embryo development toxicity test can be used as a baseline assessment for monitoring improvements or degradation in ecosystem health and could be a valuable tool to investigate the suitability of degraded habitats for future reef restoration. Since the last comprehensive environmental assessment of BISC was performed in 1999, further investigation into the sources of toxicity at BISC is needed.

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LytechinusParks, RecreationalAnimalsEcosystemHealth StatusTurkey

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PMID36472988
PMCPMC9725154

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