Review
Environmental Sciences
Alvine C. Mehinto, Jayme Smith, Ellie Wenger, Beckye Stanton, Regina Linville, Bryan W. Brooks, Martha A. Sutula, Meredith D. A. Howard
Summary: In recent decades, cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs) have been increasing in freshwater ecosystems, impacting water quality through the production of potent cyanotoxins. Microcystins are the most studied cyanotoxins, with ecotoxicological investigations primarily focusing on fish and aquatic invertebrates. Current U.S. EPA recreational water quality criteria for microcystin may protect against acute toxicity in aquatic organisms but might not be sufficient for chronic toxicity, suggesting the need for more stringent thresholds to protect aquatic life.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Physiology
Carol Eunmi Lee, Guy Charmantier, Catherine Lorin-Nebel
Summary: Life in freshwater poses osmotic and energetic challenges for organisms, particularly arthropods. The mechanisms of ion uptake from freshwater environments are still poorly understood, but the proton pump V-type H+ ATPase (VHA) and the Na+/H+ antiporter (NHA) have been proposed as potential models. This study explores the evidence for these models in crustaceans, insects, and teleost fish and emphasizes the need for further research on ion uptake mechanisms in freshwater habitats.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emily K. Griffin, Lauren M. Hall, Melynda A. Brown, Arielle Taylor-Manges, Trisha Green, Katherine Suchanec, Bradley T. Furman, Victoria M. Congdon, Sara S. Wilson, Todd Z. Osborne, Shawn Martin, Emma A. Schultz, Dylan T. Lukacsa, Justin A. Greenberg, John A. Bowden
Summary: The objective of this study was to assess PFAS contamination in surface water and sediment in nine vulnerable aquatic systems in Florida. PFAS were present in all sampling locations, with higher concentrations in sediment than surface water. Elevated concentrations of PFAS were found around areas with increased human activity, such as airports, military bases, and wastewater effluents. This study highlights the widespread presence of PFAS in crucial waterways in Florida and provides important information about their distribution in dynamic and vulnerable aquatic environments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Savvas Genitsaris, Natassa Stefanidou, Yaron Beeri-Shlevin, Yehudit Viner-Mozzini, Maria Moustaka-Gouni, Shira Ninio, Assaf Sukenik
Summary: By mimicking aeolian ecosystems, researchers found that the establishment and growth of airborne microcolonisers in different water colonisation habitats is influenced by environmental factors such as nutrient content and salinity. Heterotrophic microeukaryotes were favored as initial settlers in low-nutrient conditions, while autotrophs rapidly proliferated in high-nutrient environments.
FEMS MICROBIOLOGY ECOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Simona Ceschin, Amii Bellini, Massimiliano Scalici
Summary: This paper reviews the current state-of-the-art, limitations, critical issues, and new directions in freshwater plant ecotoxicology. The main issues identified include narrow range of species and endpoints considered, lack of environmental relevance, excessively short exposure times, and potential reactions between toxicants and culture media.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiangbao Xia, Ying Lang, Qiankun Zhao, Ping Liu, Li Su
Summary: This study investigated the impact of groundwater depth on the photosynthetic physiology of Tamarix chinensis in the Yellow River Delta region. The optimal groundwater depth for photosynthetic carbon assimilation and water use efficiency was determined to be 1.2 meters, where the net photosynthetic rate and efficiency values peaked. Tamarix chinensis showed high tolerance to moderate groundwater depths (1.09-1.25 meters) but intolerance at both shallow (<=0.53 meters) and deep (>=1.64 meters) depths in freshwater habitats.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shanshan Hu, Bo Hu, Zhongbing Chen, Miroslav Vos, Jan Vymazal
Summary: Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can increase root accumulation of heavy metals in plants and decrease heavy metal concentrations in stems. Additionally, AMF can reduce heavy metal concentrations and bioavailability in both water and substrates. Furthermore, AMF enhances plant biomass and nutrient contents under fluctuating water depths.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gaetana Napolitano, Gianluca Fasciolo, Claudio Agnisola, Paola Venditti
Summary: The study found that under sub-lethal nitrite stress, blood nitrite concentration significantly increased in fish and crustaceans, along with increased arginase activity, urea excretion, and blood urea levels. These parameters may serve as markers of sub-lethal nitrite stress in freshwater fish and crustaceans.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Meredith T. Davis, Adam D. Canning, Anne C. Midwinter, Russell G. Death
Summary: The eutrophication of aquatic systems is increasing rapidly, especially in freshwater systems where nitrate pollution from agriculture is a major concern. This study in New Zealand found that two strains of enteropathogenic bacteria, STEC O26 and K99, can persist in river water for extended periods alongside natural microbiota, regardless of the ambient nitrate concentrations. Further research is needed to understand the impact of nitrate enrichment and microbiota on the viability of human and animal pathogens in freshwater systems.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhongbing Chen, Bo Hu, Shanshan Hu, Katarina Vogel-Mikus, Paula Pongrac, Jan Vymazal
Summary: This study investigated the effects of AMF on a wetland plant and chromium immobilization in semi-aquatic habitats. Results showed that AMF enhanced the antioxidant capacity of the plants and reduced chromium concentrations in the water. Additionally, biochar addition further improved chromium accumulation.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Biology
Maria Mar Sanchez-Montoya, Thibault Datry, Albert Ruhi, Stephanie M. Carlson, Roland Corti, Klement Tockner
Summary: This article expands the research focus of river ecology, discussing the impact of river drying on the movement of aquatic and terrestrial animals. It introduces a conceptual model challenging the current bias towards perennial waterways, encompassing animal movement across hydrologic phases and habitats. The authors argue that a comprehensive and inclusive view of animal movement in dry channels will enhance ecological understanding of river networks and conservation efforts.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jan Ove Bustnes, Bard-Jorgen Bardsen, Dorte Herzke, Georg Bangjord, Eric Bollinger, Sophie Bourgeon, Ralf Schulz, Clementine Fritsch, Igor Eulaers
Summary: This study monitored the concentrations of organochlorines (OCs) and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in eggs of the common goldeneye in central Norway over two decades. The results suggest that factors such as diet and egg laying date, as well as winter climate, are associated with the exposure to OCs in goldeneyes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mariia Chukaeva, Denis Petrov
Summary: The aim of this study was to analyze the content of heavy metals in the shells of freshwater gastropods Viviparus sp., evaluate the correlation of trace element accumulation in biological objects, bottom sediments, and water, and assess the pollution level of minor rivers in St. Petersburg. The data obtained showed contamination of the Neva River Delta with metals such as Al, Mn, Fe, Cu, and Pb, and significant accumulative capacity of bottom sediments with Zn, Pb, Ni, Cu, Mn, and Fe. The gastropods exhibited a high bioaccumulation ability, depending on the properties of metals, river hydrology, and sediment characteristics. Sr, Fe, Cr, and Mn were found to have the best ability to bioaccumulate in gastropod shells.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mingshi Chen, Yuhua Yue, Xiaoxue Bao, Hui Yu, Yuansheng Tan, Binbin Tong, Suksan Kumkhong, Yingying Yu
Summary: This study reviews the presence of microplastics in global water environments and their impact on aquatic animals. It finds that microplastics can potentially affect the growth, oxidative stress responses, body composition, histopathology, intestinal flora, and immune and reproduction systems of aquatic animals. Additionally, microplastics may act as carriers for toxic chemicals and harmful microorganisms.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sa'd Shannak
Summary: Urban aquatic life communities in the United States are endangered due to pollutants from urban development. Low Impact Development practices can help manage stormwater runoff, but their role in protecting aquatic life is still debated. A study in Austin, Texas evaluated the impact of LID practices on aquatic life, finding that a combination of permeable pavement and raingarden had the most positive effects on AQP values and baseflows.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
C. Wolter, A. D. Buijse, P. Parasiewicz
RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
(2016)
Article
Fisheries
Piotr Parasiewicz, Wieslaw Wisniewolski, Marian Mokwa, Sabina Ziola, Pawel Prus, Malgorzata Godlewska
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
P. Parasiewicz, E. Castelli, J. N. Rogers, P. Vezza, A. Kaupsta
RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
J. J. Spurgeon, M. A. Pegg, P. Parasiewicz, J. Rogers
RIVER RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS
(2018)
Article
Fisheries
Joanna O'Keeffe, Mikolaj Piniewski, Mateusz Szczesniak, Pawel Oglecki, Piotr Parasiewicz, Tomasz Okruszko
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND ECOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Piotr Parasiewicz, Pawel Prus, Katarzyna Suska, Pawel Marcinkowski
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jonathan Spurgeon, Mark Pegg, Piotr Parasiewicz, Joe Rogers
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mikolaj Adamczyk, Piotr Parasiewicz, Paolo Vezza, Pawel Prus, Giovanni De Cesare
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Piotr Parasiewicz, Pawel Prus, Christos Theodoropoulos, Knut Alfredsen, Mikolaj Adamczyk, Claudio Comoglio, Paolo Vezza
Article
Fisheries
Piotr Parasiewicz, Elise L. King, J. Angus Webb, Mikolaj Piniewski, Claudio Comoglio, Christian Wolter, Anthonie D. Buijse, David Bjerklie, Paolo Vezza, Andreas Melcher, Katarzyna Suska
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND ECOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Barbara Belletti, Carlos Garcia de Leaniz, Joshua Jones, Simone Bizzi, Luca Boerger, Gilles Segura, Andrea Castelletti, Wouter van de Bund, Kim Aarestrup, James Barry, Kamila Belka, Arjan Berkhuysen, Kim Birnie-Gauvin, Martina Bussettini, Mauro Carolli, Sofia Consuegra, Eduardo Dopico, Tim Feierfeil, Sara Fernandez, Pao Fernandez Garrido, Eva Garcia-Vazquez, Sara Garrido, Guillermo Giannico, Peter Gough, Niels Jepsen, Peter E. Jones, Paul Kemp, Jim Kerr, James King, Malgorzata Lapinska, Gloria Lazaro, Martyn C. Lucas, Lucio Marcello, Patrick Martin, Phillip McGinnity, Jesse O'Hanley, Rosa Olivo del Amo, Piotr Parasiewicz, Martin Pusch, Gonzalo Rincon, Cesar Rodriguez, Joshua Royte, Claus Till Schneider, Jeroen S. Tummers, Sergio Vallesi, Andrew Vowles, Eric Verspoor, Herman Wanningen, Karl M. Wantzen, Laura Wildman, Maciej Zalewski
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katarzyna Suska, Piotr Parasiewicz
Article
Fisheries
Mikolaj Adamczyk, Pawel Prus, Pawel Buras, Wieslaw Wisniewolski, Janusz Ligieza, Jacek Szlakowski, Irena Borzecka, Piotr Parasiewicz
ACTA ICHTHYOLOGICA ET PISCATORIA
(2017)
Proceedings Paper
Environmental Sciences
Piotr Parasiewicz, Pawel Prus, Katarzyna Suska, Pawel Marcinkowski
11TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ECOHYDRAULICS
(2016)
Proceedings Paper
Environmental Sciences
Katarzyna Suska, Jacek Petela, Piotr Parasiewicz
11TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ECOHYDRAULICS
(2016)