Acta Biologica Marisiensis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(2), P. 62 - 86
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Abstract
Cyanobacteria
are
well-distributed,
because
of
their
ability
to
acclimate
various
environments.
Recently,
cyanobacteria
have
received
more
research
attention
due
increasing
pollution
problems
and
global
warming.
They
many
potential
applications
in
the
biotechnology
sectors
such
as
pharmaceuticals,
bioplastics
production,
cosmetics.
produce
biologically
active
compounds
that
utilized
anti-inflammatory,
antiviral,
antibacterial,
antifungal
agents.
The
bioactive
metabolites
extracted
from
include
alkaloids,
fatty
acids,
lipopeptides,
amides.
In
this
minireview,
some
biotechnical
summarized
provide
an
account
recent
advancements
research.
Hydrobiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 100 - 118
Published: May 29, 2024
This
comprehensive
review
explores
the
escalating
challenge
of
nutrient
enrichment
in
aquatic
ecosystems,
spotlighting
dire
ecological
threats
posed
by
harmful
algal
blooms
(HABs)
and
excessive
particulate
organic
matter
(POM).
Investigating
recent
advancements
water
treatment
technologies
management
strategies,
study
emphasizes
critical
need
for
a
multifaceted
approach
that
incorporates
physical,
chemical,
biological
methods
to
effectively
address
these
issues.
By
conducting
detailed
comparative
analyses
across
diverse
environments,
it
highlights
complexities
mitigating
HABs
underscores
importance
environment-specific
strategies.
The
paper
advocates
sustainable,
innovative
solutions
international
cooperation
enhance
global
quality
ecosystem
health.
It
calls
ongoing
advancement,
regular
monitoring,
research
adapt
emerging
challenges,
thus
ensuring
preservation
biodiversity
protection
communities
reliant
on
vital
resources.
necessity
integrating
technological
innovation,
understanding,
safeguard
ecosystems
future
generations
is
paramount.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Reference
conditions
pertain
to
without
anthropogenic
influence
and
serve
gauge
the
degree
of
river
pollution
identify
best
attainable
water
quality.
Here
we
show
estimates
global
human
footprint
nitrogen
phosphorus
concentrations
potential
for
related
nuisance
or
harmful
algal
growth
in
rivers.
We
use
statistical
models
based
on
1.2
million
stream
nutrient
measurements
(from
2005
2013)
find
enrichment
total
is
35%
14%
respectively.
The
greatest
Europe
(86
30%
respectively)
least
Oceania
(9
2%
respectively).
levels
translated
into
an
almost
doubling
catchment
areas
with
rivers
predicted
have
anthropogenically
elevated
potentially
algae,
affecting
~40%
world's
population.
Focusing
management
difference
between
current
reference
can
help
protect
good
quality
while
avoiding
unrealistic
goals
where
are
naturally
high.
Toxins,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 135 - 135
Published: March 13, 2025
Microalgae
form
the
basis
of
marine
food
webs,
essential
in
sustaining
top
predators
including
seabirds.
However,
certain
species
microalgae
synthesize
biotoxins,
which
can
accumulate
shellfish
and
fish
may
cause
harm
to
animals
feeding
on
them.
Toxins
produced
by
dinoflagellates
have
been
previously
observed
be
poisonous
Also,
freshwater
brackish
habitats,
cyanobacteria
caused
bird
mortality
events.
In
this
work,
we
analyze
prevalence
six
families
biotoxins
(paralytic
toxins
(PSTs),
microcystins
(MCs),
anatoxins,
amnesic
(ASTs),
cylindrospermopsin,
tetrodotoxins
(TTXs))
340
samples
from
193
wild
birds
admitted
a
wildlife
rehabilitation
centre
south
Portugal.
Furthermore,
consider
clinical
picture
signs
17
that
presented
quantifiable
levels
their
tissues.
The
relationship
between
toxin
burdens
symptomatology
observed,
as
well
possible
biotoxin
sources,
are
discussed.
Based
published
research
data,
conclude
that,
these
birds,
unlikely
only
death
but
might
contribute
some
extent
reduction
birds’
fitness.
