We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Journal of Advanced Zoology
AI summary Read the abstract
This article examines how plastic pollution infiltrates freshwater ecosystems in Telangana, India, disrupting food webs and harming the reproductive health of aquatic organisms. A local pond case study illustrates real-world consequences and underscores the need for global strategies to protect freshwater biodiversity.
Plastic pollution has emerged as a significant environmental threat, particularly affectingaquatic ecosystems. While marine environments have been extensively studied, freshwatersystems such as rivers, lakes, and wetlands are increasingly impacted by plastic debris. Thisarticle examines the infiltration of plastics into freshwater ecosystems, their disruptionoffood webs, and adverse effects on the reproductive health of aquatic organisms. Acasestudy from a local pond in Telangana illustrates the real-world implications of plasticpollution. The findings underscore the urgent need for global strategies to mitigate plasticpollution and safeguard freshwater biodiversity.
More Papers Like This
The Impact of Plastics on Aquatic Food Webs and Reproductive Health in Freshwater Organisms
AI summary Read the abstract
This study assessed microplastic contamination in drinking water from household taps and private wells in a rural region, finding particles in a significant proportion of samples from both sources. Well water microplastic concentrations were correlated with proximity to agricultural fields receiving biosolid applications, suggesting subsurface transport as a contamination pathway for rural drinking water.
Microplastics pollution: An emerging threat to freshwater aquatic ecosystem of India
AI summary Read the abstract
This review examined microplastic pollution as an emerging threat to freshwater aquatic ecosystems in India, discussing sources, distribution, ecotoxicological effects on aquatic biota, and potential human health hazards. The authors highlighted that while marine microplastic research is extensive, freshwater ecosystems in India remain critically understudied relative to the scale of contamination.
Impact of Plastic Pollution on Freshwater Fish: Pathways, Biological Effects, and Implications
AI summary Read the abstract
This review synthesizes current evidence on plastic pollution impacts on freshwater fish, documenting physiological effects including oxidative stress, endocrine disruption, immune impairment, and reproductive damage following ingestion and trophic transfer. The findings emphasize the need for targeted research and mitigation strategies to protect freshwater biodiversity and the human populations that depend on inland fisheries.
Sources and Impact of Microplastic Pollution in Indian Aquatic Ecosystem: A Review
AI summary Read the abstract
This review examines sources and impacts of microplastic pollution across Indian aquatic ecosystems, documenting widespread contamination in marine and freshwater environments and discussing risks to living organisms given projections that ocean plastic will outweigh fish by 2050.
Plastic Pollution is a Serious Menace to Ecosystem Health with Special Reference to Aquatic Ecosystems and its Associated Challenges, Opportunities, and Mitigations
AI summary Read the abstract
This review examines how plastic pollution, including microplastics, threatens aquatic ecosystem health, affecting fish, birds, and mammals through ingestion, entanglement, and chemical exposure. Researchers highlighted that our understanding of microplastic dynamics — their release, retention, accumulation, and transfer across ecosystems — remains limited. The study calls for more research into the long-term ecological consequences of microplastic contamination in aquatic environments.
Research digests by email
When a large batch of papers lands in the Atlas, we read through it and send a short write-up of what stood out.