The aim of the present study was to characterize the distribution and sources of terrigenous
organic matter (OM) in surface sediments of a subtropical estuarine–lagoon​ system …

The Tanzanian coast is a vastly diversified ecosystem offering ecological, cultural, and
economic services. However, anthropogenic and environmental stressors threaten its …

Soil properties and components in mangrove ecosystems influence their geochemical
processes and services. Despite the extensive mangrove areas present in Brazil, few …

The water quality has degraded with economic development globally. However, the
relationship between food-web structure and nitrogen and phosphorus is of rare concern. To …

Bacterial communities are important components of reservoir ecosystems, participating in
and determining the material–energy transformations within reservoirs. The intense material …

Quality of water in Zigi, Pangani, Ruvu, Wami, and Kizinga rivers used as drinking water
sources in Tanzania was assessed using water quality index (WQI). Most geochemical water …

Seawater quality around Dar es Salaam harbour was evaluated by analysing geochemical
parameters using standard methods and determining water quality pollution indices. Kruskal …

Mangrove ecosystems are subject to over-exploitation, pollution, and conversion to other
land uses from anthropogenic pressures. To understand the way different mangrove …