Mining polluted two major rivers in Goa, hit ecology: Study

June 29, 2019 3:08 PM

Mining polluted two major rivers in Goa, hit ecology: Study

<span style="color: #222222;">In Goa, iron ore mining has adversely impacted the sediments of two major rivers in the state. This has ultimately affected the bottom-dwelling organisms in them, a study said. The study was conducted by the Marine Science Department of Goa University. Researchers carried out detailed assessments of the impact of mining on the sediment cores of the rivers in Goa and also on the metal concentration in the Zuari estuary.<br />'' <br />'' Th...

Mining polluted two major rivers in Goa, hit ecology: Study

June 29, 2019 3:08 PM

Mining polluted two major rivers in Goa, hit ecology: Study

<span style="color: #222222;">In Goa, iron ore mining has adversely impacted the sediments of two major rivers in the state. This has ultimately affected the bottom-dwelling organisms in them, a study said. The study was conducted by the Marine Science Department of Goa University. Researchers carried out detailed assessments of the impact of mining on the sediment cores of the rivers in Goa and also on the metal concentration in the Zuari estuary.<br />'' <br />'' Th...