Biofilms can be regarded as early warning systems for detection of the effects of toxicants on
aquatic systems, because they have been successfully used for detection of other …

This discussion paper presents a framework for spatiotemporal differentiation in ecological
protection goals to assess the risks of pesticides in surface waters. It also provides a …

EFSA's Panel on Plant Protection Products and their Residues (PPR) was tasked to revise
the Guidance Document (GD) on Aquatic Ecotoxicology under Council Directive …

Exposure to arsenic-contaminated drinking water is a major threat to human health. Millions
of people across the world are exposed to arsenic-contaminated drinking water with …

Fundamental knowledge gaps on the bioaccumulation, trophic transfer and effects of
nanoplastics in fresh waters limit the estimation of their ecological risks. In the present study …

A wide range of human pharmaceuticals are present at low concentrations in freshwater
systems, particularly in sections of polluted river. These compounds show high biological …

In this article we present a review of the laboratory and field toxicity of herbicides to aquatic
ecosystems. Single-species acute toxicity data and (micro) mesocosm data were collated for …

The effects of copper (Cu) on photosynthetic riverine biofilms were studied in artificial stream
channels. Direct effects on the composition and functioning of the biofilms were investigated …

This paper aims to highlight the considerable potential of a better integration of ecological
theory in aquatic ecotoxicology. It outlines how community ecology, studies on trophic …

Human activities have resulted in release of a large range of toxic contaminants into aquatic
ecosystems. The assessment of environmental pesticide residue concentrations in Europe …