Search Results - "Antonio Tovar"
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Sunscreens as a Source of Hydrogen Peroxide Production in Coastal Waters
Published in Environmental science & technology (19-08-2014)“…Sunscreens have been shown to give the most effective protection for human skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Chemicals from sunscreens (i.e., UV filters)…”
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Trace metal accumulation in marine macrophytes: Hotspots of coastal contamination worldwide
Published in The Science of the total environment (15-01-2017)“…This study quantifies the concentration of trace metals in coastal marine macrophytes (seagrasses, Chlorophytae, Phaeophytae and Rhodophytae). We do so by…”
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Applications of unmanned aerial vehicles in Antarctic environmental research
Published in Scientific reports (05-11-2021)“…Antarctica plays a fundamental role in the Earth's climate, oceanic circulation and global ecosystem. It is a priority and a scientific challenge to understand…”
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Sunscreen products as emerging pollutants to coastal waters
Published in PloS one (05-06-2013)“…A growing awareness of the risks associated with skin exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation over the past decades has led to increased use of sunscreen…”
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Copper aerosols inhibit phytoplankton growth in the Mediterranean Sea
Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS (26-12-2012)“…Aerosol deposition plays an important role in climate and biogeochemical cycles by supplying nutrients to the open ocean, in turn stimulating ocean…”
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The contribution of penguin guano to the Southern Ocean iron pool
Published in Nature communications (11-04-2023)“…Iron plays a crucial role in the high-nutrient, low-chlorophyll Southern Ocean regions, promoting phytoplankton growth and enhancing atmospheric carbon…”
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A new approach for the determination of sunscreen levels in seawater by ultraviolet absorption spectrophotometry
Published in PloS one (16-12-2020)“…Sunscreen is released into the marine environment and is considered toxic for marine life. The current analytical methods for the quantification of sunscreen…”
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Sunscreens as a New Source of Metals and Nutrients to Coastal Waters
Published in Environmental science & technology (03-09-2019)“…Studies detailing the environmental impact of sunscreen products on coastal ecosystems are considered a high priority. In the present study, we have determined…”
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Characterization of an antarctic penguin colony ecosystem using high-resolution UAV hyperspectral imagery
Published in International journal of applied earth observation and geoinformation (01-12-2023)“…[Display omitted] •UAV-based hyperspectral approach for vegetation characterization in a penguin colony.•Multispectral data was also highly accurate for this…”
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Assessing topographic features and population abundance in an Antarctic penguin colony through UAV-based deep-learning models
Published in International journal of applied earth observation and geoinformation (01-11-2024)“…•UAVs mapped biochemical interaction sites along the Chinstrap penguin colony coast.•Runoff points were identified for environmental sampling station…”
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Water-Quality Monitoring with a UAV-Mounted Multispectral Camera in Coastal Waters
Published in Remote sensing (Basel, Switzerland) (01-01-2023)“…Remote-sensing ocean colour studies have already been used to determine coastal water quality, coastal biodiversity, and nutrient availability. In recent…”
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Enhancing Georeferencing and Mosaicking Techniques over Water Surfaces with High-Resolution Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Imagery
Published in Remote sensing (Basel, Switzerland) (01-01-2024)“…Aquatic ecosystems are crucial in preserving biodiversity, regulating biogeochemical cycles, and sustaining human life; however, their resilience against…”
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High-spatial resolution UAV multispectral data complementing satellite imagery to characterize a chinstrap penguin colony ecosystem on deception island (Antarctica)
Published in GIScience and remote sensing (31-12-2022)“…Remote sensing has evolved as an alternative to traditional techniques in the spatio-temporal monitoring of the Antarctic ecosystem, especially with the rapid…”
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Submarine groundwater discharge as a source of nutrients and trace metals in a Mediterranean bay (Palma Beach, Balearic Islands)
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Submarine groundwater discharge: A significant source of dissolved trace metals to the North Western Mediterranean Sea
Published in Marine chemistry (20-11-2016)“…Bioactive trace metals play a significant role as micronutrients in the ocean and therefore it is important to evaluate their sources. Submarine groundwater…”
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Physical activity and work activities in Florida agricultural workers
Published in American journal of industrial medicine (01-12-2019)“…Background Laboring in hot and humid conditions is a risk factor for heat‐related illnesses. Little is known about the amount of physical activity performed in…”
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Addition to Metals in the European Marine Strategies Legislation: A Challenge for the Managers and Decision-Makers
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Using a UAV-Mounted Multispectral Camera for the Monitoring of Marine Macrophytes
Published in Frontiers in Marine Science (03-09-2021)“…Marine macrophytes constitute one of the most productive ecosystems on the planet, as well as one of the most threatened by anthropogenic activities and…”
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A modified physiological strain index for workplace‐based assessment of heat strain experienced by agricultural workers
Published in American journal of industrial medicine (01-04-2021)“…Background As global temperatures rise, increasing numbers of individuals will work in hot environments. Interventions to protect their health are critical, as…”
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Effects of Oceanic Mesoscale and Submesoscale Frontal Processes on the Vertical Transport of Phytoplankton
Published in Journal of geophysical research. Oceans (01-08-2019)“…Oceanic fronts are dynamically active regions of the global ocean that support upwelling and downwelling with significant implications for phytoplankton…”
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