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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

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