Publications by authors named "A Moukrim"

This research investigates the effects of environmental interventions on pollution levels along the Anza coast of Morocco from 2010 to 2022 through the analysis of biomarkers in Perna perna. Historically, the Anza area has been highly polluted compared to the nearby Cap Ghir coast. Following the relocation of a cement factory and the establishment of wastewater treatment facilities, notable environmental improvements were noted in Anza.

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  • The study analyzed levels of cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), and lead (Pb) in the bivalve Donax trunculus from two Moroccan beaches, Agadir and Taghazout, finding higher contamination in Taghazout.* -
  • Pb was determined to be the most significant threat to human health, with Cd and Cu also posing risks, while the trematode parasite Bacciger bacciger was found exclusively in female bivalves from Taghazout at infection rates of 11% to 46%.* -
  • The findings highlighted complex relationships between metal pollution, parasitic infections, and oxidative stress biomarkers, emphasizing the potential of using these biomarkers to assess biological impacts of coastal contaminants.*
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Coastal tourism's surge raises concerns for Morocco's Agadir marine environment, notably with Taghazout Bay's impact. Our study assesses Taghazout's health, employing a comprehensive approach. Our study evaluates Taghazout's health, adopting a comprehensive approach covering physicochemical, microbiological aspects, macrobenthic fauna, metal pollution, and biomarkers in D.

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Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) are vital to Morocco's artisanal fishermen both nutritionally and economically. This study probed the bioaccumulation of trace metals zinc (Zn), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), and lead (Pb) in mussels from three sites north of Agadir: Anza, Aourir, and Imouran. Analyzed using atomic absorption techniques across different seasons, findings indicated variable metal concentrations, with Imouran notably presenting the highest, potentially due to influences from the new wastewater plants of Anza and Aourir.

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Mytilus galloprovincialis is common in Morocco's Anza-Taghazout coast, previously polluted by wastewater. Since treatment plants were installed in 2016, no study examined the mussels' reproduction. Our study assessed how wastewater treatment affects the reproduction and growth of the M.

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