Microplastics (MPs) were found to modulate the toxicity of other pollutants but the knowledge
on the topic is still limited. The goals of this study were to investigate the short-term toxicity of …

The ever-increasing level of marine pollution due to plastic debris is a globally recognized
threat that needs effective actions of control and mitigation. Using marine organisms as …

Health risk assessment and heavy metal accumulation were evaluated in the muscles of
widely consumed Trachurus trachurus, Lutjanus fulgens, Lutjanus goreensis …

Sediment heavy metal pollution in the Dianchi Lake has been a long-term environmental
problem of concern. This study investigated the lake sediment heavy metal contamination …

Water pollution is a critical management issue, with many rivers and streams draining urban
areas being polluted by the disposal of untreated solid waste and wastewater discharge …

The presence of cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), mercury (THg), methylmercury (MeHg), arsenic
(TAs), inorganic arsenic (iAs), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr) …

The heavy metals (HMs) in seafood are alarming due to their biomagnification in the food
chain. The concentrations of As, Cd, Hg, Pb, Cr, and Ni in both fresh and dried fish were …

Fish is the most preferred and consumed food by humans because it is a source of protein,
vitamins and energy with low fat and calorie content. The risks of chemical contamination of …

Recent global changes have contributed to water scarcity and land degradation, urging for
the development of alternative solutions in agriculture. Halophytes biosaline agriculture has …

Depuration has been mandatory to eliminate microorganisms in bivalve molluscs, but not to
eliminate toxic chemicals, since there is still shortage of scientific evidence about the efficacy …