How Do Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Affect Fish?
EDCs mimic, block, or alter the normal hormonal signals in organisms. In fish, EDCs such as estrogens, parabens, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) can bind to estrogen receptors, leading to inappropriate activation or suppression of the hormonal pathways. This disruption can result in skewed sex ratios, altered reproductive behaviors, and impaired development.
