Impact of pesticides on aquatic ecosystems: toxicity, pollution, and ecological consequence

Puntos clave

• Aquatic ecosystems face significant toxicity due to pesticides, impacting biodiversity and health.
• High levels of pesticide pollution were recorded, correlating with declines in aquatic species across multiple regions.
• Observational analysis across various aquatic environments identifies key pollution sources related to agricultural practices.
• Results may enable better management of pesticide use to protect fragile aquatic ecosystems and improve conservation efforts.