Sediment contamination remains a global problem, particularly in transitional waters such as
estuaries and coastal lagoons, which are the recipients of chemicals from multiple near-and …

Drought significantly impacts freshwater ecosystems, disrupting all biological levels. In
particular, freshwater macroinvertebrates undergo significant changes in taxonomic and …

Vulnerability of coastal ecosystems has been increasing as a result of human perturbations
that compromise the ability to provide multiple ecosystem services. Vulnerability is a function …

Xiangjiang river, as a transboundary river in Hunan Province, south-central China, is facing
serious water pollution and conflict. Integral investigation of water quality status and …

Climate change will affect water quality and even water ecosystems, and specific effects will
vary among different regions and different types of water bodies. Here we review the …

The effects of metal contamination on estuarine macrobenthic communities were
investigated using the Biological Traits Analysis (BTA). The study was carried out in the …

Ocean pollution from land-based sources, such as terrestrial runoff and wastewater
discharge, has significant environmental, social and economic repercussions. Despite the …

The performance of several indices of benthic functioning, based on the traits of estuarine
macro-invertebrates, was tested in the lower Mondego estuary (Portugal), whose two arms …

The functional diversity of the fish assemblages of the Mondego estuary was studied for a
discontinuous 30-year period (1988–2012). During this time, hydrological changes occurred …

In the Mediterranean-climate zone, recurrent drought events and increasing water demand
generally lead to a decrease in freshwater input to estuaries. This water scarcity may alter …