Abstract

Overview

With the rising use of wireless internet technology, there's growing concern about their effects on health, particularly through electromagnetic radiation (EMF). This study focuses on how EMFs at 27 GHz impact marine life, specifically the sperm quality of the marine mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis.

Methodology

Male Mytilus galloprovincialis provided sperm samples, which were then exposed to EMFs via a pyramidal horn antenna. The effects of this exposure were monitored over intervals ranging from 10 to 60 minutes using light microscopy and Eosin tests.

Findings

• Significant Impact: Sperm motility decreased noticeably within 10 minutes of EMF exposure, and by 30 minutes, the majority of spermatozoa became immobile and non-viable.
• Ecological Concerns: The results demonstrate a potential ecological risk to the reproductive capabilities of marine species, hinting at broader environmental impacts of high-frequency 5G networks on marine ecosystems.

Conclusions

The study underscores the vulnerability of marine life to EMFs and suggests a pressing need for comprehensive investigations into the effects of 5G technology on various biological and ecological systems.