Arctic copepod copper sensitivity and comparison with Antarctic and temperate copepods.

ABSTRACT: The ongoing global climate crisis increases temperatures in polar regions faster and with greater magnitude than elsewhere. The decline of Arctic sea ice opens up new passages, eventually leading to higher anthropogenic activities such as shipping, fishing, and mining. Climate change and anthropogenic activities will increase contaminant transport from temperate to Arctic regions. The shipping industry uses copper as an antifouling coating. Copper is an essential element but becomes toxic at excess concentrations, and its use may inadvertently affect non-target organisms such as copepods. Copper affects copepods by lowering reproductive output, prolonging developmental time, and causing increased mortality. As data on copper sensitivity of polar copepods at low temperatures are rare, we co

SUBMITTER: Heuschele J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11480128 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature