Wetland ecosystems are global hotspots for environmental contaminants, including
microplastics (MPs) and nutrients such as nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). While MP and …

The contamination of marine ecosystems with microplastics, such as the polymer
polyethylene, a commonly used component of single-use packaging, is of global concern …

The ongoing decline in anuran populations is linked primarily to the effects of stressor
agents such as pathogens, pesticides, alterations of natural landscapes, and the …

Current international legislation regarding agrochemicals requires thorough toxicological
testing mainly of the active ingredients. In a 96-h acute toxicity test we exposed Rana …

Pesticide contaminants are ubiquitous in aquatic environments and pose a threat to
biodiversity. Pesticides also have diverse mechanisms of action that make it difficult to …

There is growing concern regarding the lack of evidence on the effects bioplastics may have
on natural ecosystems, whilst their production continues to increase as they are considered …

The development of effective risk reduction strategies for aquatic pollutants requires a
comprehensive understanding of toxic impacts on ecosystems. Classical toxicological …

Metformin is routinely detected in aquatic ecosystems because of its widespread use as a
treatment for Type 2 diabetes. Laboratory studies have shown that exposure to …

Anthropogenic environmental change is causing habitat deterioration at unprecedented
rates in freshwater ecosystems. Despite increasing more rapidly than many other agents of …

The widespread application of pesticides emphasises the importance of understanding the
impacts of these chemicals on natural communities. The most commonly applied broad …