The numerous health benefits provided by fish consumption may be compromised by the
presence of toxic metals and metalloids such as lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury, which …

Previous assessments on rivers in SE China with highly developed economy and enormous
population indicate diverse and relatively low particulate heavy metal pollution levels …

Trace elements (TEs) originated from geogenic and anthropogenic sources while additive
legacy brominated flame retardants (ALBFRs) come from man-made sources. The co …

The fast-growing pace of the world's population and the increasing pressure exerted on
global life supporting natural systems due to amplified natural resource use and …

South Africa is a water-scarce country with increasing pressure on its water resources.
Urgent interventions are needed to protect water security within this rapidly developing …

Shallow shipwrecks, can have severe ecological and toxicological impacts on coral atolls. In
2012, a tuna longliner ran aground on the reef crest of St Brandon's Atoll, Mauritius, broke …

Anthropogenic activities influence the natural equilibrium of freshwater ecosystems resulting
in negative ecological impacts. Differences in the infection variables of Lamproglena clariae …

Using parasites as sentinel organisms has received increased attention due to their
responses toward environmental degradation. In some sections of the Vaal River, South …

Mining activities can pollute freshwater systems with toxic contaminants that can damage the
environment and cause risks to human health. In South Africa, mercury is a contaminant of …

This paper addresses the accumulation of trace elements in the water, sediment and tissues
of Labeobarbus kimberleyensis from the Vaal Dam, South Africa. Fish were collected from …