Moumita Karmakar

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A lake surrounded by residential areas exhibits eutrophication with excessive algal blooms from Jalpura village, GB Nagar, UP.

Critical health crisis of urban & peri-urban waterbodies calls for immediate action

Moumita Karmakar

17 Jan 2025

4 min read

Microplastics are small particles of plastic measuring less than 5 mm in size, which can enter different ecosystems and pose risks to marine life, terrestrial organisms and human health. Photo: iStock

Managing microplastic pollution is important for meeting sustainable development goals in India

Moumita Karmakar

24 Jul 2023

5 min read

Algal assemblages are important to sustain other life forms within the freshwater ecosystem, as the primary producers with a high biological activity. Photo: iStock

Algal blooms of aquatic habitats can be a sign of its health

Moumita Karmakar

19 Jun 2023

4 min read

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