Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Vesna Milun"
- Vesna Milun's research extensively focuses on assessing chemical contamination in coastal waters, particularly in the Adriatic Sea, utilizing active biomonitoring techniques with mussels, such as Mytilus galloprovincialis, to evaluate pollutants including metals, PAHs, and organochlorine pesticides.
- Her studies reveal significant hotspots of contamination, particularly in areas like Split, Trieste, and Taranto, highlighting concerns for ecological health and the implementation of harmonised monitoring strategies aligned with European water frameworks.
- Milun's findings also indicate notable cytotoxicity and the presence of bioactive pollutants in sediments, especially around industrial zones, while tracing the accumulation of hazardous substances such as PCBs and chlorinated pesticides within bivalve molluscs over time, emphasizing the impact of human activity on marine ecosystems.
