Review
Environmental Sciences
Tracey T. Sutton, Rosanna J. Milligan, Kendra Daly, Kevin M. Boswell, April B. Cook, Maelle Cornic, Tamara Frank, Kaitlin Frasier, Daniel Hahn, Frank Hernandez, John Hildebrand, Chuanmin Hu, Matthew W. Johnston, Samantha B. Joye, Heather Judkins, Jon A. Moore, Steven A. Murawski, Nina M. Pruzinsky, John A. Quinlan, Andrew Remsen, Kelly L. Robinson, Isabel C. Romero, Jay R. Rooker, Michael Vecchione, R. J. David Wells
Summary: The Deepwater Horizon disaster had unprecedented impacts on the open-ocean ecosystem, affecting the ecology and animal populations significantly. Many animal populations continue to decline a decade later, highlighting their vulnerability and the extent of damage.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Ecology
Uta Passow, Edward B. Overton
Summary: The Deepwater Horizon oil spill was the largest and deepest oil accident in US waters, with significant impacts on the marine ecosystem. The released oil underwent various mechanisms, including biodegradation, to transform and disperse, with some sedimenting onto the seafloor. Further research efforts have greatly increased our understanding of the fate of spilled oil, focusing on factors such as photooxidation, microbial communities, and marine oil snow formation.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF MARINE SCIENCE, VOL 13, 2021
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaolong Geng, Charbel Abou Khalil, Roger C. Prince, Kenneth Lee, Chunjiang An, Michel C. Boufadel
Summary: The study found that intrinsic beach capillarity and groundwater depth are the primary factors controlling moisture and redox conditions on the oil-contaminated beach surface. Atmosphere-ocean-groundwater interactions created hypersaline sediment environments at the study sites, inhibiting oil decomposition.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lin Zhao, Douglas A. Mitchell, Roger C. Prince, Ann Hayward Walker, J. Samuel Arey, Tim J. Nedwed
Summary: The controversy surrounding the use of Sub-Sea Dispersant Injection (SSDI) during the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) spill to minimize exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOC) remains. However, extensive evidence suggests that SSDI can reduce peak concentrations of VOC that pose immediate health concerns for workers, indicating its importance in minimizing potential exposure to VOC and the need for its inclusion in guidelines and regulations for dispersant use.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Deborah P. French-McCay, Hilary Robinson, Michael Bock, Deborah Crowley, Paul Schuler, Jill J. Rowe
Summary: This study examines the effectiveness of subsea dispersant injection (SSDI) during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and evaluates the potential alternatives if dispersants were not used or used more aggressively. The results show that the actual use of SSDI reduced risk to varying degrees, but more effective use of dispersants could have significantly reduced exposures and relative risks across the ecosystem.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Kai Ziervogel, Manoj Kamalanathan, Antonietta Quigg
Summary: Specialized heterotrophic microbial communities play a crucial role in the weathering of biological oil in the ocean and assessing their activities is important for understanding hydrocarbon biodegradation. Traditional methods of assessing oil biodegradation are costly and time-consuming, but measuring extracellular enzyme activity provides a more convenient alternative. This article explores the use of fluorescence assays of esterases as sensitive indicators for microbial oil degradation in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
William F. Patterson III, Kelly Lynn Robinson, Beverly K. Barnett, Matthew D. Campbell, David C. Chagaris, Jeffrey P. Chanton, Kendra L. Daly, David S. Hanisko, Frank J. Hernandez Jr, Steven A. Murawski, Adam G. Pollack, David S. Portnoy, Erin L. Pulster
Summary: The paper reviews the evidence of population-level impacts of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on Gulf of Mexico continental shelf taxa and explores the resiliency following the spill. The environmental and biological evidence suggests that the spill had direct and indirect impacts on Gulf of Mexico shelf taxa, resulting in mortality and shifts in community composition. The lack of precise population-level data and assessments prior to the spill makes it difficult to estimate the full scale of the effects and the resilience of the population.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kendra L. Daly, Andrew Remsen, Dawn M. Outram, Heather Broadbent, Kurt Kramer, Kate Dubickas
Summary: This study evaluated the resilience of the zooplankton community to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the northeast Gulf of Mexico and found that there was no long-term impact from the oil spill. Instead, environmental variability and riverine processes strongly influenced zooplankton community dynamics.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Deborah P. French-McCay, Katherine Jayko, Zhengkai Li, Malcolm L. Spaulding, Deborah Crowley, Daniel Mendelsohn, Matthew Horn, Tatsusaburo Isaji, Yong Hoon Kim, Jeremy Fontenault, Jill J. Rowe
Summary: According to oil fate modeling of the Deepwater Horizon spill, the majority of the oil either surfaced or entered the deep plume sediment. A small percentage was removed by responders, and a portion remained in the water column. Non-volatile and soluble fractions degraded by the end of August, leaving residual oil to potentially settle. The model estimates were validated through field observations of floating oil and atmospheric emissions.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Barbara K. Linnehan, Forrest M. Gomez, Sharon M. Huston, Adonia Hsu, Ryan Takeshita, Kathleen M. Colegrove, Craig A. Harms, Ashley Barratclough, Alissa C. Deming, Teri K. Rowles, Whitney B. Musser, Eric S. Zolman, Randall S. Wells, Eric D. Jensen, Lori H. Schwacke, Cynthia R. Smith
Summary: The study identified significant cardiac abnormalities in bottlenose dolphins in Barataria Bay impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, potentially linked to oil exposure. Further research is needed to confirm this association and rule out alternative hypotheses.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mariana Capparelli, Michael Martinez-Colon, Oscar Lucas-Solis, Gladys Valencia-Castaneda, Omar Celis-Hernandez, Enrique Avila, Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Summary: Fiddler crabs, as eco-engineers, play an important role in maintaining habitat health through sediment bioturbation. This study found that they regularly interact with microplastics, with higher concentration and diversity observed in burrows compared to pellets and soft tissues. The results suggest that bioturbation can concentrate microplastics in different materials depending on contamination and urbanization levels.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kelsey L. Rogers, Samantha H. Bosman, Natalie Wildermann, Brad E. Rosenheim, Joseph P. Montoya, David Hollander, Tingting Zhao, Jeffrey P. Chanton
Summary: Following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010, post-spill isotopic values of sediment organic carbon reached a new baseline, influenced by river discharge and hydrocarbon seepage. Spatial variations in seafloor organic carbon baseline isotopic values showed a 50% decrease in petrocarbon mass from 2010 to 2014. Despite observed recovery, residual material was still evident in surface sediments seven years after the blowout.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Oceanography
By Paul A. Sandifer, Alesia Ferguson, Melissa L. Finucane, Melissa Partyka, Helena M. Solo-Gabriele, Ann Hayward Walker, Kateryna Wowk, Rex Caffey, David Yoskowitz
Summary: The Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill had significant impacts on the health of people and communities in the Gulf of Mexico region, leading to negative mental and physical health outcomes. It also affected the living resources, tourism, and recreation sectors. The lack of baseline data poses challenges for research and monitoring efforts, highlighting the need for continuous observing systems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jennifer A. Rusiecki, Hristina Denic-Roberts, Dana L. Thomas, Jacob Collen, John Barrett, Kate Christenbury, Lawrence S. Engel
Summary: The study found that participation in oil spill clean-up actions was associated with moderately increased risk for longer term respiratory conditions among active duty Coast Guard personnel.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Deborah P. French-McCay, Hilary J. Robinson, Malcolm L. Spaulding, Zhengkai Li, Matthew Horn, Melissa D. Gloekler, Yong Hoon Kim, Deborah Crowley, Daniel Mendelsohn
Summary: Comparisons were made between model predictions and field observations of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, showing that a significant amount of oil compounds were present in the form of microdroplets below 900 meters. The analyses also revealed processes such as biodegradation, recirculation of weathered microdroplets, and settling of marine oil snow carrying weathered particulate oil into the deep plume.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ifeoluwa A. Bamgbose, Todd A. Anderson
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adcharee Karnjanapiboonwong, Sanjit K. Deb, Seenivasan Subbiah, Degeng Wang, Todd A. Anderson
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kristina L. Kohl, Lauren K. Harrell, Joseph F. Mudge, Seenivasan Subbiah, John Kasumba, Etem Osma, Apurba K. Barman, Todd A. Anderson
Article
Environmental Sciences
Narayan Acharya, Bibha Gautam, Seenivasan Subbiah, Mary Madeline Rogge, Todd A. Anderson, Weimin Gao
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Seenivasan Subbiah, Adcharee Karnjanapiboonwong, Jonathan D. Maul, Degeng Wang, Todd A. Anderson
Article
Environmental Sciences
Steven Lasee, Seenivasan Subbiah, William A. Thompson, Adcharee Karnjanapiboonwong, Juliette Jordan, Paxton Payton, Todd A. Anderson
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Guangqiu Qin, Fang Wang, Huili Liang, Song Tang, Kamran Shekh, Yanwu Wang, Bin Li, Baiqing Dong, Pingjing Wen
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lisa Arneson Westbrook, Darcy A. Chase, Joseph Mudge, Sarah A. Hughes, Delina Lyon, Meijun Dong, Deborah Carr, Todd A. Anderson
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ifeoluwa A. Bamgbose, Todd A. Anderson
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Armando Elizalde-Velazquez, Seenivasan Subbiah, Todd A. Anderson, Micah J. Green, Xiaofei Zhao, Jaclyn E. Canas-Carrell
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Nubia L. Estrada, Todd A. Anderson, J. K. Bohlke, Baohua Gu, Paul B. Hatzinger, Stanley J. Mroczkowski, Balaji Rao, Neil C. Sturchio, W. Andrew Jackson
Summary: Natural perchlorate (ClO4-) can be found in various locations on Earth with different isotopic compositions, especially in the Atacama Desert. The isotopic composition of ClO4- can vary depending on its precursor and reaction pathway, with ClOx oxidation in systems enriched in O-3 producing ClO4- with higher Delta O-17 values. Variations in production mechanisms may account for the observed isotopic variations in natural ClO4- and ClO3-.
GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kia R. R. Hayes, Gina M. Ylitalo, Todd A. Anderson, Jorge Urban, Jeff K. Jacobsen, Jonathan J. Scordino, Aimee R. Lang, Keri A. Baugh, Jennie L. Bolton, Anna Bruniche-Olsen, John Calambokidis, Sergio Martinez-Aguilar, Seenivasan Subbiah, Matthew O. Gribble, Celine A. J. Godard-Codding
Summary: Exposure to persistent organic pollutants (POPs) can have significant effects on the health, reproduction, and fitness of marine mammals. This study fills a 20-year gap in gray whale contaminant monitoring by analyzing POPs in 120 blubber biopsies. The findings show that the concentrations of POPs differ based on sex, age, and reproductive status, primarily due to maternal offloading. The mean concentrations of POPs have generally decreased since previous reports, and the presence of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and select hexachlorocyclohexanes (HCHs) in this species is reported for the first time.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Elise K. Wilbourn, Sarah Alrimaly, Holly Williams, Jacob Hurst, Gregory P. McGovern, Todd A. Anderson, Naruki Hiranuma
Summary: This paper presents hands-on curricular modules integrated with research in atmospheric ice nucleation. The goal is to enhance students' competence in STEM fields by applying appropriate laboratory ice nucleation measurements. Three laboratory modules were developed and tested by students, who gained practical training using a simple freezing assay device called WT-CRAFT system. The developed modules can be used to advance environmental science curricula in any institute.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Huiyan Qin, Jiehong Zhang, Hui Yang, Siyu Yao, Li He, Huili Liang, Yanwu Wang, Huafeng Chen, Peng Zhao, Guangqiu Qin
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Zoology
W. A. Thompson, S. Subbiah, R. Cleary, S. Lasee, A. Karnjanapiboonwong, T. A. Anderson
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)