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September 30, 2025Journal of Bioengineering, Technologies and HealthOpen Access

Implementation of Anti-Fouling Tests with Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate Using the Coral Flavia gravida (Cnidara, Scleractinia)

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IMIngrid Freitas MercêsSMSabrina Teixeira MartinezNMNatália Menezes

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Toxicological experiments reveal varying impacts of copper sulfate on Favia gravida, suggesting environmental concerns ahead.

Key Points

  • High mortality rates in Favia gravida were observed with copper sulfate concentrations of 0.02 and 0.025 mg/mL.
  • Acute tests indicated impacts on mobility and cilia movement at concentrations above 0.01 mg/mL, signaling potential risks.
  • Chronic exposure tests showed development only at a low concentration of 0.005 mg/mL, with severe implications for marine impacts.
  • Findings indicate a necessity for further testing on the effects of antifouling agents on coral health.

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Mercês et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dc1e3b8a7d58c25ebb1a8ahttps://doi.org/10.34178/jbth.v8i3.502
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