Biomonitoring of an international river: contaminants of emerging concern and biochemical biomarkers in fish

Key Points

• Contaminants of emerging concern are prevalent in fish populations, affecting their physiological responses.
• Specific biochemical biomarkers were utilized to assess the impact of these contaminants, indicating significant stress.
• Assessment involved sampling fish from an international river, highlighting the need for comprehensive environmental studies.
• Environmental monitoring is critical for understanding the health of aquatic ecosystems and may guide future conservation efforts.