Parasites and Microplastics in the Gastrointestinal Tract of Alosa immaculata from the Black Sea—Implications for Health and Condition
Journal: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Year: 2025

Alosa immaculata Bennett, 1835, commonly referred to as the Danube shad, is an anadromous pelagic species of the Clupeidae family, and plays a significant economic role for countries bordering the Black Sea. This study investigates the occurrence of both parasites and microplastics in A. immaculata specimens collected from Sfântu Georghe, with the aim of assessing their potential impact on fish health. The overall physiological condition of the fish was evaluated using Fulton’s condition factor