Desalination
has
exponentially
increased
in
the
Mediterranean
basin
due
to
water
scarcity.
Transplantation
experiments
were
performed
with
endemic
seagrass
P.
oceanica
following
a
brine
dilution
plume
desalination
plant
Spain.
placed
at
3
locations:
control
(~37
psu),
intermediate
influence
(IB,
~39.5
psu)
and
high
(HB,
~42
psu).
Reactive
oxygen
species
endpoints
(i.e.
H2O2,
lipid
peroxidation,
ascorbate)
regulation
of
genes
involved
antioxidant
osmoregulation
analysed
1,
6
days.
H2O2
TBARS
IB
HB,
ASC
decreased
indicating
ROS
excess,
peroxidation
consumption.
Genes
related
(SOS1,
SOS3,
AKT2/3)
response
(GR,
APX,
FeSOD,
MnSOD,
STRK1)
upregulated
brine-exposed
plants,
especially
early
experiment
stages,
later
evidence
drop
although
still
within
positive
levels
expression.
The
results
showed
that
recorded
oxidative
stress
osmoregulatory
responses
caused
by
brines
interacting
other
environmental
pressures
natural
and/or
anthropogenic).
approach
delivered
battery
biomarkers
can
be
also
globally
applied
using
relevant
macrophytes
seagrasses,
macroalgae)
for
monitoring
programs
(EMPs),
address
stressors
their
isolated/combined
contribution
marine
pollution.
Journal of Environmental Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
375, P. 124216 - 124216
Published: Jan. 25, 2025
This
study
explores
Qatar's
utilisation
of
seawater
to
support
food
security,
emphasising
the
innovative
strategies
and
technological
advancements
address
environmental
agricultural
challenges
posed
by
rejected
brine
from
desalination
processes.
It
examines
various
treatment
disposal
methodologies,
highlighting
impacts
proposing
sustainable
solutions
mitigate
these
effects.
The
discussion
further
potential
electrodialysis
other
emerging
technologies
for
converting
into
valuable
resources,
thereby
contributing
security
in
arid
regions.
Through
a
comprehensive
review
current
research
innovations,
this
highlights
critical
intersection
water
resource
management,
sustainability,
production,
particularly
unique
geographical
climatic
conditions.
Open Research Europe,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3, P. 130 - 130
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
The
consumption
of
fresh
water
has
generated
additional
problems
in
certain
territories,
along
with
the
consequences
global
warming.
This
meant
that
most
vulnerable
areas,
such
as
Balearic
archipelago
Mediterranean,
alternative
supply
systems
have
been
established:
desalination
plants.
However,
ecological
impact
these
infrastructures
is
great,
mainly
affecting
aquatic
ecosystems.
In
light
above,
this
paper
addresses
harm
caused
by
and
brine
discharges
on
a
protected
priority
species,
