#pollution in Egypt
A study published in Scientific Reports in April 2025 has revealed alarming levels of microplastic pollution in Burullus Lake, the second-largest lake in Egypt, in Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate, and one of its most ecologically and economically vital bodies of water. The research, led by Egyptian scientists at the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF) of Cairo, indicates that microplastic particles, which are minute fragments often undetectable without specialized equipment, are pervasive throughout the lake, raising significant concerns for both…
