Marcelo Vianna

scientist

Marcelo Vianna is a researcher affiliated with the Laboratory of Biology and Fishing Technology at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and the Marine Aquarium Museum of Rio de Janeiro (Imam/AquaRio). His work focuses on the impact of pollution in marine environments, particularly regarding the contamination of elasmobranchs like sharks and rays due to human activities. Recently, he co-authored a study highlighting the alarming levels of illicit drugs and pharmaceuticals found in marine species, raising concerns about the implications for both animal health and human consumption.