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Hazardous effects of heavy metal pollution on Nile tilapia in the aquatic ecosystem of the Eastern Delta in Egypt
Summary
Researchers assessed heavy metal contamination in Nile tilapia from rivers in Egypt's Eastern Delta, finding that some metals had accumulated in fish tissues at levels exceeding international safety limits — raising health concerns for people who eat fish from these polluted waters.
The findings raise concerns about bioaccumulation of heavy, some of which surpass international safety limits, posing potential health risks to consumers. The study underscores the significance of continuous monitoring, utilizing chemical, histopathological, and molecular tools as bioindicators for environmental protection measures against aquatic pollution.
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