Background Heavy metal contamination poses a significant threat to freshwater ecosystems.
This systematic review aimed to assess the current status and knowledge regarding heavy …

Heavy metal pollution has significant impacts on aquatic fauna and flora. It accumulates in
marine organisms, both plants and animals, which are then consumed by humans. This can …

This study is the first comprehensive investigation into the levels of potentially toxic elements
(PTEs) in the muscle tissues of various fish species (Carassius gibelio, Squalis cephalus …

Long-whiskered catfish Sperata aor is a freshwater catfish known for its supreme flesh
quality and fast growth, whose captive-reared broodstock denotes a difficult challenge for …

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) present in aquatic environments can significantly influence
microalgal metabolism and the enrichment of heavy metals. However, the specific …

Anthropogenic activities have led to increased levels of contaminants that pose significant
threats to aquatic organisms, particularly fishes. One such contaminant is Selenium (Se), a …

Heavy metal contamination of aquatic environments adversely affects the health of aquatic
organisms and consumption of fish contaminated with heavy metals poses serious health …

Due to their extensive use, the release of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NP) into the
environment is increasing and may lead to unintended risk to both human health and …

Unpolluted freshwater is a crucial component for maintaining the health of humans. This
study aimed to investigate the bioaccumulation and potential health hazards of heavy metal …

The widespread presence of heavy metal contaminants in aquatic ecosystems, and
consequently in fish, has emerged as a paramount concern owing to the staple role of fish in …