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Pollutants as stressors in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems (ZASTEK)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>

Project summary: Pollutants such as heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, PAHs, PCBs, and micro- and nanoplastics enter the environment through natural processes and human activity.<\/span><\/span> Due to their persistence, they persist in the environment, accumulate in organisms, and disrupt the ecological balance.<\/span><\/span> Their effects can cause changes at the molecular, biochemical, physiological, and behavioral levels of organisms, which affects the stability and regeneration capacity of ecosystems.<\/span><\/span> Monitoring the presence and effects of pollutants is possible using chemical analysis and biological methods, with the combination of both approaches providing the most reliable data.<\/span><\/span> For this, it is important to choose appropriate model organisms, such as aquatic insects, fish, amphibians, and birds.<\/span><\/span> Ichthyophagous birds are particularly useful because they allow non-invasive sampling (feathers, eggshells), in accordance with the 3R principle.<\/span><\/span> There is currently no systematic research on the bioaccumulation of pollutants in Croatia.<\/span><\/span> The proposed research is aimed at establishing biomonitoring based on the analysis of pollutant accumulation and biomarker responses in different species.<\/span><\/span> The data obtained will contribute to a better understanding of the impact of pollutants and the development of effective environmental policies and measures for the protection of ecosystems.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>

Project duration:<\/strong> 01.10.2025.-30.09.2029.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>

Funding amount:<\/strong> 104,000.00 EUR <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Research team members<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Project leader<\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><\/span>Asst. Prof. Dr. Sc. <\/span><\/span>Alma Miku\u0161ka <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Contact amikuska@biologija.unios.hr<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Project collaborators:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Prof. dr. sc.<\/span><\/span> Mirna Velki<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Assoc.<\/span><\/span> Prof. Dr. Sc.<\/span><\/span> Sandra E\u010dimovi\u0107 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Assoc.<\/span><\/span> Prof. Dr. Sc.<\/span><\/span> Mirta Sudari\u0107 Bogojevi\u0107<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Assoc.<\/span><\/span> Prof. Dr. Sc.<\/span><\/span> Lidija Kalini\u0107<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Asst. Prof. Dr. Sc.<\/span><\/span> Dora Bjedov\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Asst. Prof. Dr. Sc.<\/span><\/span>Mislav Kova\u010di\u0107 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Mr. Sc.<\/span><\/span> \u017deljko Zahirovi\u0107<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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