With the widespread occurrence of microplastics in aquatic ecosystems having been firmly
established, the focus of research has shifted towards the assessments of their influence on …

Cyanobacteria were present on the earth 3.5 billion years ago; since then they have
colonized almost all terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. They produce a high number of …

Anthropogenic nutrient overenrichment, coupled with rising temperatures, and an increasing
frequency of extreme hydrologic events (storms and droughts) are accelerating …

Harmful cyanobacterial blooms (= cyanoHABs) are an increasing feature of many
waterbodies throughout the world. Many bloom-forming species produce toxins, making …

Toxic benthic freshwater cyanobacterial proliferations: Challenges and solutions for enhancing
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Developing easy-to-use and miniaturized detectors is essential for in-field monitoring of
environmentally hazardous substances, such as the cyanotoxins. We demonstrated a …

Abstract Anatoxin-a (ATX-a) is a neurotoxic alkaloid, produced by several freshwater
planktonic and benthic cyanobacteria (CB). Such CB have posed human and animal health …

Abstract The landmass of Aotearoa New Zealand totals some 268,000 km2, including
425,000 km of rivers, more than 4,000 lakes and approximately 200 aquifers. For Aotearoa …

Relationships between land use and water quality are complex with interdependencies,
feedbacks, and legacy effects. Most river water quality studies have assessed catchment …

Cyanobacteria are found in almost every aquatic ecosystem. Yet their presence does not
automatically pose a risk to public health. Whether or not toxins reach health-relevant …