Pollution of the Danube River and Its Impact on Sturgeons: Challenges and Preservation Strategies
Author: Olha Karpenko, Iryna Kushnir
Redactor: Editorial Board of the Proceedings of the VII International Scientific and Practical Conference "Scientific Achievements of Contemporary Society", London, 2025
Year: 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Type: Text Document
Keywords: Danube River, sturgeon, pollution, heavy metals, microplastics, agricultural runoff, SturNet, biodiversity, Black Sea, environmental monitoring, international cooperation
Description: This article examines the primary pollution sources affecting the Danube River and their ecological impact on sturgeon populations. It provides an overview of toxic substances such as plastic waste, heavy metals, and agricultural runoff, explaining their mechanisms of harm. The research was carried out within the framework of the SturNet project (BSB00172), highlighting conservation strategies including pollution monitoring, eDNA techniques, digital GIS tools, and transnational cooperation platforms to protect sturgeon habitats and enhance sustainable water management.
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