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Aquatic Life Sciences
Published by ETFLIN
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30635543     DOI : https://doi.org/10.58920/aqlis
Aquatic Life Sciences is an open-access journal published by ETFLIN and dedicated to advancing research on aquatic life, encompassing various fields such as aquatic biotechnology, natural products from bioresources, and the impact of environmental stressors on ecosystems. The journal is affiliated with the Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Mulawarman University. Aquatic Life Science aims to provide a platform for researchers, academics, and professionals to publish original research, reviews, and perspectives on all aspects of aquatic life. The journal seeks to promote interdisciplinary research that addresses aquatic organisms chemical, biological, ecological, physiological, and behavioral aspects and their interactions with the environment and other species. The Aqlis scope is related to these following topics but are not limited to: Aquatic biotechnology: research on the development and application of biotechnological approaches to marine and freshwater organisms, including the production of novel biomolecules, genetic engineering, and bioprospecting. Natural products from aquatic bioresources: studies on the identification and characterization of natural compounds with potential pharmaceutical, industrial, or agricultural applications, sourced from marine and freshwater organisms. Aquatic environment: research on the impacts of environmental stressors on aquatic ecosystems, including climate change, pollution, and habitat degradation, as well as the development of strategies for conservation and management. Aquaculture: studies on the cultivation and breeding of aquatic organisms for food, ornamental purposes, and other applications, including the development of sustainable aquaculture practices. • Biotechnology in seafood: studies on biotechnological tools and methods to improve the quality, safety, and sustainability of seafood production, including genetic engineering, bioprocessing, microbial ecology, food science, and food safety.
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Microplastic Distribution and Dynamics Between Riparian Vegetation and Alaknanda River in the Himalayan Region Bhatt, Vaishali; Arya, Prasant; Chauhan, Jaspal Singh
Aquatic Life Sciences Volume 3 Issue 2 (2026)
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Abstract

Microplastic (MP) contamination in freshwater ecosystems is an emerging environmental concern, yet interactions between MPs and riparian macrophytes remain poorly understood, particularly in Himalayan river systems. This study provides a baseline assessment of MP surface entanglement across riparian macrophyte species, along with associated surface water and sediment, from River Alaknanda, Srinagar, Uttarakhand, India, sampled in June 2023. A total of 30 macrophyte, surface water, and sediment samples were collected and processed using extraction protocols integrating washing, oxidative digestion, density separation, stereomicroscopic analysis, and polymer characterization through ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. MPs were extensively detected on macrophyte surfaces, with species-specific normalized burdens ranging from 16.47 ± 2.59 to 273.86 ± 26.21 MPs/g dry weight. Kruskal-Wallis analysis revealed significant interspecific variation in normalized MP abundance (H = 25.73, p = 0.0023), with Chenopodium ambrosioides exhibiting significantly higher MP burdens than Conyza sp. and Equisetum sp. No MPs within the analytical detection range of 100 µm-5 mm were detected in digested plant tissues. Fibres were the dominant MP type in macrophytes and water, whereas fragments predominated in sediments, with white particles being most abundant across all matrices. Polymer analysis identified polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyterephthalate, and polyethylene-vinyl acetate as dominant polymers. Strong compositional correlations among macrophytes, water, and sediment indicated similarities in MP characteristics across environmental matrices. These findings suggest riparian macrophytes as complementary matrices for freshwater MP monitoring. Despite methodological and spatial limitations, this study establishes a preliminary framework for incorporating riparian vegetation into freshwater MP monitoring and highlights the need for further investigations.

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