Significance of bioindicators in evaluating pollution factors on the Romanian Black Sea coast: a minireview

Abstract

This review examines the importance of using bioindicators to monitor pollution levels on the Romanian Black Sea coast. Also, based on the distinctive ecological characteristics of the Black Sea, the study highlights the human-induced pressures, which are currently aggravated by the war in the region. It is therefore important to use certain aquatic species as bioindicators (mollusks, crustaceans), which are sensitive to environmental changes and can serve as warning signals of an ecosystem's health. At the same time, this study promotes the implementation of bioindicator-based assessment programs, which are essential for understanding and reducing the effects of pollution and facilitating the sustainable use of this fragile ecosystem.