Are Mangroves and Lagoons Safe? A Global Assessment of PAH Pollution, Sources, and Ecological Risks

Key Points

• To evaluate the levels of PAH pollution in coastal mangroves and lagoons and assess their ecological impacts.
• Analyzed sources of PAH pollution from urban runoff, industrial emissions, and oil spills.
• Reviewed studies on PAH accumulation in mangrove and lagoon ecosystems.
• Assessed ecological risks associated with PAH exposure in these environments.
• Identified significant PAH contamination in mangroves and lagoons globally.
• Established urban runoff and oil spills as major pollution sources.
• Highlighted potential ecological risks to species associated with PAH exposure.

Abstract