Publications by authors named "Sajina A M"
Anthropogenic alterations have paramount impacts on the alpha and beta diversity of aquatic resources, and fishes are predominantly susceptible to such impacts. Mahanadi River, one of the major peninsular rivers of India, has abundant fish resources, which play a significant role in supporting the fishers' livelihoods. The exploratory study in the river conducted for three consecutive years recorded 148 species under 53 families.
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- Rivers become polluted with pesticides from agricultural runoff and sewage, leading to contamination of water, sediment, and aquatic life.
- Research conducted on the Gomti River in India found pesticide residues in 52% of water samples, 30% of sediment, and 43% of fish samples, notably from organochlorines and organophosphates.
- Despite the presence of these contaminants, human health risk assessments indicate that eating fish from the river doesn't pose a direct health risk to consumers.