This book explores how pesticide runoff affects aquatic life and ecosystem health. It examines the toxicity of various pesticides on fish, invertebrates, and aquatic plants. The text highlights the long-term ecological consequences and bioaccumulation in food webs. Designed for environmental scientists and ecotoxicologists, it emphasizes strategies for mitigating pesticide impacts on water bodies.
Aria Delacruz is an expert in the impact of pesticides on aquatic ecosystems, focusing on how chemical pollutants disrupt water quality and aquatic life. Her research explores the pathways through which pesticides enter water bodies and their toxic effects on fish, invertebrates, and plant life. Aria advocates for sustainable agricultural practices to reduce pesticide runoff into aquatic ecosystems. She educates environmental scientists and policymakers on the importance of managing pesticide use to protect aquatic biodiversity.