Interim report of the HELCOM CORESET project
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Interim report of the HELCOM CORESET project
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among different studies/measurements (Table 4.6; ICES 2010,). However, differences between sea areas<br />
and seasons are obvious, with values activity values in Mytilus spp. varying from 25 to 54 nmol min mg<br />
protein. (ICES 2010). Therefore Baltic Sea specifi c data have been collected which are presently assessed as<br />
part <strong>of</strong> Bonus+ BEAST activities.<br />
Preferred matrix<br />
Fish muscle, bivalve gills<br />
Monitoring <strong>the</strong> compound<br />
Status <strong>of</strong> monitoring network (geographical and temporal coverage)<br />
Suitability <strong>of</strong> AChE in bivlaves and fi sh has been tested during <strong>the</strong> EU-BEEP <strong>project</strong>; AChE is also a core biomarker<br />
within Bonus+ BEAST fi eld activities in different Baltic Sea sub regions.<br />
Gaps in <strong>the</strong> monitoring <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> compound<br />
Spatial gaps for <strong>the</strong> Baltic Sea have been identifi ed which are presently fi lled in within <strong>the</strong> Bonus+ BEAST<br />
<strong>project</strong>.<br />
Present status assessments<br />
Known temporal trends<br />
Under investigation in Bonus+ BEAST, results will be available during 2011.<br />
Spatial gradients<br />
Under investigation in Bonus+ BEAST, results will be available during 2011.<br />
Recommendation<br />
AChE should become a CORE indicator to be used in a future integrated chemical and biological effects<br />
monitoring and assessment programme in <strong>the</strong> <strong>HELCOM</strong> region. AChE is a good indicator for direct neurotoxic<br />
effects caused, e.g., by organophosphate and carbamate pesticides (specifi c exposure) also in<br />
brackish-water systems. It seems also to indicate general toxicity, <strong>of</strong>ten following a similar pattern to LMS<br />
(Lehtonen et al., 2006). When applying AChE activity as a biomarker <strong>of</strong> contaminant effects in <strong>the</strong> Baltic<br />
Sea, local abiotic factors and seasonal differences have to be considered.<br />
Results obtained within Bonus+ BEAST will fur<strong>the</strong>r support suitability <strong>of</strong> AChE and also provide data<br />
needed to develop appropriate assessment criteria for <strong>the</strong> Baltic Sea.<br />
AChE inhibition can be used for integrated biomarker approach.<br />
References:<br />
ICES (2010). Report <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Joint ICES/OSPAR Study Group on Integrated Monitoring <strong>of</strong> Contaminants and<br />
Biological Effects (SGIMC), 25–29 January, Copenhagen, Denmark. ICES CM 2010/ACOM:30. 211<br />
pp.<br />
Lehtonen, K.K., D. Schiedek, A. Köhler, T. Lang, P.J. Vuorinen, L. Förlin, J. Baršiene, J. Pempkowiak & J.<br />
Gercken (2006). The BEEP <strong>project</strong> in <strong>the</strong> Baltic Sea: overview <strong>of</strong> results and outline for a regional<br />
biological effects monitoring strategy. Marine Pollution Bulletin 53:523-537