Concentrations and ecological risk assessments for four heavy metals (Cu, Cd, Pb, and Zn)
were analysed. The seasonal variations of metals in water and sediments from sites with …

Land use is one major factor that affects river water quality which is related to anthropogenic
activities. Studies have shown that abandoned boats on watershed, petroleum and …

Coastal areas represent fragile and complex ecosystems. Changes in climate, increasing
urbanization and industrialization are creating immense pressure on the coastal …

Abstract The Puducherry-Cuddalore coastal region was chosen for research because these
two cities receive the majority of their anthropogenic inputs from the Ponnaiyar and Gadilam …

The present study evaluated the effects of heavy metals, viz., lead, mercury, and cadmium,
on growth, chlorophyll a, b, c, carotenoids, and PUFA content of marine microalgae …

The present study aims to characterize cultivable and uncultivable halophilic bacteria
inhabiting Marakkanam saltpan located in south India. In addition, cultured bacteria were …

Carbon burial potential in marine sediments plays an important role in global warming.
However, they are easily disturbed by human activities in coastal areas. In this study, marine …

This study investigated sediments quality in coastal-urban rivers of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
along the Indian Ocean coast, that are strongly influenced by human activities. Sediment …

Water pollution has always been acknowledged as a serious issue for many people around
the world that threat their lives as well as the well-being of the environment. Heavy metals …

This chapter delves into the dynamic patterns governing variations in cadmium (Cd) levels
within the environment. Cd, a toxic heavy metal, exhibits complex behavior influenced by …