Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
287, P. 117303 - 117303
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Fish
meat
is
recommended
for
consumption
as
a
source
of
protein,
essential
unsaturated
fatty
acids,
and
fat-soluble
vitamins,
unfortunately
it
can
also
be
dangerous
contaminants.
The
aim
the
study
was
to
assessment
level
Zn,
Cu
Pb
in
water
bottom
sediments
collected
summer
autumn
from
Koronowo
Reservoir
Wierzchucińskie
Duże
Lake
tissues
perch
(Perca
fluviatilis
L.)
rudd
(Scardinius
erythrophtalmus
health
risk
potential
consumers.
Metals
accumulated
following
order:
meat,
liver
gills:
Zn
>
Pb.
Of
four
factors
taken
into
account,
such
as:
type
tissue,
fish
species,
catching
season
place
catching,
first
one
determined
degree
metal
accumulation
greatest
extent.
high
muscle
tissue
by
content
this
(0.383
mg
kg-1
ww).
bioconcentration
factor
(BCF)
Pb,
all
analysed
much
higher
than
sediments.
highest
value
pollution
index
(MPI)
(1.42),
(12.97),
gills
(8.49)
calculated
summer-caught
fish.
research
indicated
that
100
g
could
meet
daily
requirement
up
26.3
%
16.4
%.
according
RDA
2.4
Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(20), P. 2994 - 2994
Published: Oct. 20, 2024
The
bioaccumulation
of
trace
elements
and
heavy
metals
in
aquatic
organisms
is
a
critical
environmental
concern
due
to
its
potential
impact
on
ecosystem
health
human
safety.
This
study
investigated
the
level
Labeo
rohita
Mystus
seenghala
from
River
Jhelum
district
Khushab,
Punjab,
Pakistan.
concentration
calcium,
magnesium,
iron,
nickel,
copper,
arsenic,
cadmium,
zinc,
chromium,
manganese,
cobalt,
lead
gills,
liver,
muscle
tissues
these
fish
was
measured
using
inductively
coupled
plasma-mass
spectrometry.
Then,
extent
contamination
possible
risks
were
assayed.
Our
findings
indicate
significant
variations
elemental
metal
concentrations
among
different
organs
between
species,
reflecting
their
diverse
feeding
habits
habitats.
risk
assessment
based
estimated
daily
intake,
weekly
maximum
permissible
target
hazard
quotient,
index
or
total
index,
cancer
revealed
consumers
fish.
emphasizes
need
for
continuous
monitoring,
as
new
data
insights
are
crucial
understanding
mitigating
risks.
Strict
regulatory
measures
also
necessary
safeguard
public
preserve
River.
Discover Water,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
Abstract
Global
biodiversity
is
largely
dependent
on
aquatic
habitats.
The
state
of
fish
habitats
and
the
health
ecosystem
as
a
whole
are
important
indicators
environmental
quality.
In
recent
years,
implications
human
interference
climate
change
environments
have
gained
significant
attention.
Hydrological
modifications
driven
by
anthropogenic
activities
steadily
degrading
flow
conditions
threatening
abundance
in
geographic
region,
while
simultaneously
having
an
impact
watershed.
Therefore,
integrated
hydrological-hydrodynamic-habitat
modelling
under
diverse
regimes
can
be
used
to
assess
eco-sustainability
habitat
suitability
species.
This
article
categorizes
variables
into
three
groups:
eco-hydrological,
hydrodynamic-water
quality,
eco-biological.
categorization
facilitates
understanding
mechanisms
which
each
factor
affects
their
study,
first
its
kind,
provides
extensive
review
eco-hydrological
models,
quality
along
with
relevant
influencing
components.
It
proposes
scientific
framework
for
evaluating
potential
hazards
degradation,
emphasis
data-scarce
regions.
strategy
could
potentially
establish
basis
preservation
restoration
ecosystems.
Life,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 501 - 501
Published: March 20, 2025
This
study
investigates
seasonal
and
gender-related
variations
in
some
metal
(Cd,
Cr,
Cu,
Fe,
Hg,
Mn,
Ni,
Pb,
Se,
Zn)
accumulation
black
scorpionfish
(Scorpaena
porcus)
from
Izmir
Bay
(Aegean
Sea,
Türkiye)
assesses
the
associated
human
health
risks.
Samples,
collected
across
four
seasons
2023
to
2024,
were
analyzed
for
element
concentrations
using
inductively
coupled
plasma
mass
spectrometry
(ICP-MS).
Health
risks
calculated
several
models,
including
estimated
weekly
intake
(EWI),
target
hazard
quotient
(THQ),
total
THQ
(∑THQ),
carcinogenic
risk
(CR),
Se
benefit
value
(HBVSe),
Metal
Pollution
Index
(MPI).
The
results
indicate
that
consumption
of
poses
potential
risks,
primarily
due
manganese
(Mn),
lead
(Pb),
mercury
(Hg),
which
exceeded
international
permissible
legal
limits.
Gender-based
differences
observed,
with
males
showing
higher
(p
>
0.05);
however,
these
not
statistically
significant.
In
contrast,
significant
sex-based
identified
specifically
cadmium
(Cd),
exhibiting
a
meaningful
difference
<
0.05).
Seasonal
also
apparent
(CR)
analyses
revealed
chromium
(Cr)
nickel
(Ni)
levels
surpassed
thresholds.
Furthermore,
MPI
values
provided
additional
insights
into
overall
pollution
fish.
These
findings
underscore
critical
importance
monitoring
pollution,
revising
fishery
management
strategies,
managing
fish
safeguard
public
health.
Journal of Xenobiotics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 59 - 59
Published: April 18, 2025
Heavy
metal
contamination
in
marine
ecosystems
poses
a
critical
environmental
challenge,
with
significant
implications
for
biodiversity,
trophic
dynamics,
and
human
health.
Marine
fish
are
key
bioindicators
of
heavy
pollution
because
their
role
food
webs
capacity
bioaccumulation
transfer.
This
review
synthesizes
current
knowledge
on
the
pathways
mechanisms
accumulation
fish,
focusing
factors
that
influence
uptake,
retention,
tissue
distribution.
We
explore
processes
governing
transfer
biomagnification,
highlighting
species-specific
patterns
risks
posed
to
apex
predators,
including
humans.
Additionally,
we
assess
ecological
consequences
at
population,
community,
ecosystem
levels,
emphasizing
its
effects
reproduction,
community
structure,
interactions.
By
integrating
recent
findings,
this
highlights
gaps
suggests
future
research
directions
improve
monitoring
risk
assessment.
Given
persistence
bioavailability
metals
environments,
effective
control
strategies
sustainable
fisheries
management
imperative
mitigate
long-term
public
health
risks.
