Toxicity to aquatic organisms, including fish and invertebrates that come into direct contact with Roundup as a result of aerial application. Actions taken by people when they lose their food and cash crops. Some potential impacts include hunger, malnutrition, the loss of income, and migration to more ecologically vulnerable locations-deeper into forests or higher up in the hills. Adverse impacts on wildlife. Adverse impacts on wildlife of exposure to Roundup and its inert ingredients through dermal contact to fur and or skin, inhaled mist, and eating sprayed foliage or other food sources.
Effects can be mild to severe.
Some studies link exposure to Roundup with potential endocrine system modulated effects, reproductive problems including decreased sperm counts, and immune system dysfunction. A recent study linked Roundup to the inhibition of steroidogensis. Alteration of natural plant succession, diversity and density resulting from destruction of non-target plants, including aquatic plants and algae. Increased potential for the invasion of exotic plant species. More sensitive plant species and rare and endangered native plants may be eliminated altogether or be vulnerable to interference with fruiting ability or seed germination.