Fish is a good source of protein and a major component in the diet of inhabitants of riverine
areas. However, the presence and survival of fish is dictated by the quality and quantity of …

Potentially harmful substances eg pesticides, heavy metals and hydrocarbons are often
released into the aquatic environment. When large quantities of pollutants are released …

Freshwater is a chief natural resource used for various types of activities in our daily life ie
for drinking as well as different developmental purposes. An increase in pollution level leads …

Pesticides that are overused in agriculture are spilled into aquatic environments, where they
are suspended or sedimented. These are the fastest-growing sector of agriculture, owing to …

Scarcity of quality water has become a pervasive threat to surface and groundwater
resources in both developing and developed countries. Problems of aquatic pollution have …

Publisher Summary The presence of environmental contaminants in farmed fish has
received increased attention in recent years due to the concerns regarding seafood safety …

Fishes in the aquatic food web are at the top of most aquatic food chains and form an
important link in the aquatic-terrestrial food chain also. They are easily available in the wild …

This chapter reviews the use of agrochemicals and their potential negative impacts on the
environment and aquatic species, as well as explores alternatives to minimize their …

The contamination of aquatic environments and public waters has becoming an increasing
problem inasmuch as human population grows, increasing also the demanding for quality …

The quality of water is significant for human health; it is greatly influenced by noxious
pollutants such as heavy metals, organic impurities including dyes (Cationic and Anionic) …