The occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) in various environmental media is of great concern due to their potential adverse effects on living organisms…
This project explored the applicability of molecular approaches for taxonomic studies and rapid identification of invertebrates in a variety of freshwater habitats…
Blue-green algae reduce water quality, especially when they produce toxins…
Every day, Australians produce ~5 billion litres of wastewater, which contains a cocktail of chemicals…
Fish, frogs, and other aquatic animals sometimes show signs of ‘endocrine disruption’; aberrant changes to their hormone or reproductive systems that are thought to be caused by chemicals in the water they inhabit…
Cryptosporidium, a microscopic pathogen, forms infectious oocysts which are removed by specific and targeted water treatments…
Blue-green algae are a nuisance, especially when they bloom and grow to high numbers in water storages and reservoirs…
Cyanobacteria and actinobacteria inhabit natural water sources. When they bloom, their very high numbers reduce water quality…