Publications by authors named "Silvia Helena Mello Sousa"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the environmental degradation of Sepetiba Bay, Brazil, focusing on the impact of toxic elements on living benthic foraminifera.
- It utilizes a multiproxy approach, correlating benthic foraminiferal species density with pollutants like arsenic and lead, revealing a poor ecological quality status, especially in inner bay areas.
- The findings suggest that specific tolerant foraminifera species can indicate environmental health, making the study significant for coastal ecosystem management and biomonitoring efforts.
