Article
Environmental Sciences
Francis Vanryckeghem, Steve Huysman, Foppe Smedes, Herman Van Langenhove, Lynn Vanhaecke, Kristof Demeestere
Summary: A novel sampling method using a homemade Simple Teabag Equilibrium Passive Sampler (STEPS) for contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in estuarine systems was presented and evaluated. The sampler showed fast absorption and achieved equilibrium partitioning after 1 to 2 weeks of exposure, making it suitable for micropollutant analysis in the marine environment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kilian E. C. Smith, Yoonah Jeong
Summary: Toxicity results from exposure to mixtures of organic contaminants can be properly assessed by first sampling the bioavailable levels and reproducing this mixture in toxicity bioassays through a combination of equilibrium passive sampling and dosing.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mungi Kim, Seongjin Hong, Jihyun Cha, Youngnam Kim, Chang-Eon Lee, Yoonyoung An, Kyung-Hoon Shin
Summary: In this study, the characteristics of environmental multimedia distribution of microcystins (MCs) introduced through freshwater discharge in the estuary dam of the Geum River were investigated. The passive sampling device (POCIS) was found to be effective in monitoring dissolved MCs in the aquatic ecosystem, particularly for calculating time-weighted average concentrations. However, it has limitations in evaluating the contamination status of total MCs, mainly in particulate form.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alex V. Smith, Uriel Garza-Rubalcava, Xiaolong Shen, Danny Reible
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of non-equilibrium loading of performance reference compounds (PRCs) on the equilibrium uptake of target compounds. The findings suggest that under certain conditions, PRCs may overestimate the extent of equilibrium uptake of target compounds.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eliza M. Kaltenberg, Kavitha Dasu, Lisa F. Lefkovitz, Jonathan Thorn, Denise Schumitz
Summary: Passive sampling methods, such as the newly developed PFAS INSIGHT sampler, offer advantages in obtaining time-integrated results and separating contaminant fractions for a better understanding of associated risks. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of the PFAS INSIGHT sampler in sampling ionic and non-ionic PFAS from water, with detection limits comparable to conventional water sample analysis. Laboratory characterization and field deployments show good agreement between passive sampler data and direct water sample measurements for PFAS concentrations.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anne Kreutzer, Susann-Cathrin Schacht, Gesine Witt
Summary: A passive equilibrium sampling method for the measurement of organic pollutants in biota was developed, which can improve the efficiency and comprehensiveness of biological monitoring.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Magda Caban, Hanna Lis, Piotr Stepnowski
Summary: This review discusses the theory of kinetic uptake by passive sampling and the limitations of PS in sampling pharmaceuticals from water. The study suggests that the DGT technique may reduce the impact of external parameters, and that POCIS could sometimes function as an equilibrium sampler for pharmaceuticals with different lipophilic characteristics. The need for a new uptake model for passive sampling techniques of pharmaceuticals is highlighted.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Jason B. Alexander, Michael J. Marnane, Justin I. McDonald, Sherralee S. Lukehurst, Travis S. Elsdon, Tiffany Simpson, Shawn Hinz, Michael Bunce, Euan S. Harvey
Summary: This study analyzes the challenges of monitoring marine diversity using environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding methods. It suggests that water sampling may not effectively detect taxa from adjacent epibenthic substrates. The study compares different sampling methods targeting the water column and epibenthic substrate and finds that most methods are able to detect community shifts associated with depth. The study also highlights the importance of substrate selection and multiple sampling methods for comprehensive characterization of diversity using eDNA.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Atsuhiko Isobe, Shinsuke Iwasaki
Summary: This study estimates the mass of ocean plastics by combining numerical particle tracking and linear mass-balance models. The results show that ocean plastics account for only a small percentage of mismanaged plastic waste generated over the years.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Murcia-Morales, Flemming Vejsnaes, Robert Brodschneider, Fani Hatjina, Jozef J. M. Van der Steen, Jose Luis Oller-Serrano, Amadeo R. Fernandez-Alba
Summary: The use of APIStrips as a passive sampling approach provides a more accurate and robust detection of pesticide residues in beehives compared to active bee sampling methods.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Batuira M. C. da Costa Filho, Armando C. Duarte, Teresa A. P. Rocha-Santos
Summary: This review discusses different approaches for monitoring organic contaminants in marine environments, including traditional chromatographic methods, sensor technology, and biomonitoring. These methods aim to provide comprehensive and accurate environmental monitoring data, and significant progress has been made in this field.
TRENDS IN ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Adam C. Taylor, Graham A. Mills, Anthony Gravell, Mark Kerwick, Gary R. Fones
Summary: In this study, the fate of pesticides in a drinking water treatment plant was investigated using passive sampling and screening analysis. It was found that granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration played a major role in pesticide removal, but the efficiency varied for different pesticides during episodes of pollution. A management plan was developed to control and respond to high-priority pesticides.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ian J. Allan, Violette Raffard, Alfhild Kringstad, Kristoffer Naes
Summary: Passive sampling is proven effective in assessing contaminated sediments, and SPME is used to evaluate the performance of different materials for remediation of selected Norwegian harbour sediments. AC amendments reduce the availability of PAHs and PCBs significantly, while anthracite shows promise as a capping material despite being slightly less effective than AC.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jean-Louis Gonzalez, Isabelle Amouroux, Stephane Guesdon, Florence Menet-Nedelec, Emmanuel Ponzevera, Natalia Montero, Barbara Marras, Marco Schintu, Miguel Caetano, Margarida Correia Dos Santos, Marta Rodrigo Sanz, Vanessa Millan Gabet, German Rodriguez Jose, Maria Jesus Belzunce-Segarra, Joana Larreta, Iratxe Menchaca, Philippe Bersuder, Thi Bolam, Fiona Regan, Blanaid White, Hao Zhang
Summary: The Inter-Laboratories Comparison exercise in the Interreg Atlantic Area MONITOOL project showed that laboratories experienced in measuring trace levels of metals in marine environments can satisfactorily perform DGT analysis, with some laboratories achieving high levels of satisfactory results for Cd, Ni, and Pb. Such international intercomparison exercises are crucial for improving data quality and developing the laboratory network involved in DGT analysis.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Li Zhang, Weiguo Zhou, Mengyu Jiao, Tian Xie, Mujiao Xie, Hanying Li, Anning Suo, Weizhong Yue, Dewen Ding, Weihong He
Summary: Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding technology is a promising method for monitoring marine fish diversity. Passive sampling methods, such as the one used in this study, can provide a cost-effective and efficient alternative to active filtration. The study found that passive sampling showed similar species richness to active filtration and was more sensitive in detecting species abundance differences. This research provides guidance for fish surveys and monitoring in coastal waters.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jurg Werner Spaak, Frederik De Laender
Summary: Trait diversity, such as combining photosynthetic pigments, is found to be necessary for species coexistence and ecosystem function, but mostly limited to only two species. Variation in seed size may lead to an excess of large-celled species, reducing fitness and niche differences.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Jurg W. Spaak, Camille Carpentier, Frederik De Laender
Summary: Modern coexistence theory suggests that the persistence of species is determined by a balance between niche differences and fitness differences, with the average fitness difference increasing with species richness while the average niche difference remains constant. This balance may be disrupted at some point, limiting species richness in ecosystems.
Article
Ecology
T. Parmentier, R. Claus, F. De Laender, D. Bonte
Summary: Species interactions can affect spatial dynamics, especially when one species' movement depends on the presence of another. In a diverse community of arthropods associated with red wood ants, it was found that certain obligate myrmecophiles preferentially moved with the host ants, ultimately impacting community succession. Movement in symbiont communities of social insects may be heterogeneous and functional group-dependent, but is clearly influenced by host movement.
Article
Ecology
Camille Carpentier, Gyorgy Barabas, Jurg Werner Spaak, Frederik De Laender
Summary: This study demonstrates that the relationship between the number of species and interactions in a network can be defined by a single parameter, which is network-specific and relates to local stability and robustness. The trade-off between local stability and robustness is more prominent in mutualistic networks compared to trophic networks.
NATURE ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2021)
Review
Ecology
Pubin Hong, Bernhard Schmid, Frederik De Laender, Nico Eisenhauer, Xingwen Zhang, Haozhen Chen, Dylan Craven, Hans J. De Boeck, Yann Hautier, Owen L. Petchey, Peter B. Reich, Bastian Steudel, Maren Striebel, Madhav P. Thakur, Shaopeng Wang
Summary: The research shows that biodiversity has a positive impact on ecosystem functioning, especially in high-stress environments affected by global environmental change factors. This positive impact is mainly driven by interspecific complementarity and increases over time.
Article
Ecology
Mischa P. Turschwell, Sean R. Connolly, Ralf B. Schaefer, Frederik De Laender, Max D. Campbell, Chrystal Mantyka-Pringle, Michelle C. Jackson, Mira Kattwinkel, Michael Sievers, Roman Ashauer, Isabelle M. Cote, Rod M. Connolly, Paul J. van den Brink, Christopher J. Brown
Summary: Predicting the impacts of multiple stressors and understanding their interactions is crucial for ecosystem management. However, the lack of a general framework hinders such predictions. Using process-based models, this study investigates the generalization of interaction types across different biological levels in a two-stressor experiment on a seagrass model system. The findings reveal that interactions can be synergistic, additive, or antagonistic depending on various factors, including initial conditions, experiment duration, stressor dynamics, and consumer presence. These results shed light on the challenges of identifying consistent predictors of non-additive interactions in natural environments.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nelle Meyers, Ana Catarino, Annelies M. Declercq, Aisling Brenan, Lisa Devriese, Michiel Vandegehuchte, Bavo De Witte, Colin Janssen, Gert Everaert
Summary: Microplastic pollution is a growing concern due to limited knowledge and difficulties in surveying and monitoring. An innovative approach combining high-throughput screening with automation has been developed to train machine learning models for plastic detection and polymer identification, demonstrating high accuracy in detecting and identifying plastic particles in environmental samples. This method represents a cost-effective, time-efficient, and reliable way to characterize microplastics.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gyorgy Barabas, Christine Parent, Andrew Kraemer, Frederik Van de Perre, Frederik De Laender
Summary: The relationship between species diversity and functional diversity can be replaced by a negative correlation, depending on the evolutionary processes of traits within species-rich communities. Species evolve narrower trait breadths in species-rich communities to avoid competition, thus leading to this negative correlation.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Julien Cote, Maxime Dahirel, Nicolas Schtickzelle, Florian Altermatt, Armelle Ansart, Simon Blanchet, Alexis S. Chaine, Frederik De Laender, Jonathan De Raedt, Bart Haegeman, Staffan Jacob, Oliver Kaltz, Estelle Laurent, Chelsea J. Little, Luc Madec, Florent Manzi, Stefano Masier, Felix Pellerin, Frank Pennekamp, Lieven Therry, Alexandre Vong, Laurane Winandy, Dries Bonte, Emanuel A. Fronhofer, Delphine Legrand
Summary: This study explores the impact of dispersal process on the morphology, physiology, and behavior of organisms, as well as its cascading effects on eco-evolutionary dynamics and ecosystem processes. The experimental results reveal that dispersal propensity is influenced by individuals' phenotype and local environmental harshness.
Article
Plant Sciences
Lisa Buche, Jurg W. Spaak, Javier Jarillo, Frederik De Laender
Summary: Understanding the drivers of species coexistence is essential in ecology. Research shows that species coexistence is mainly influenced by mechanisms acting on niche differences rather than fitness differences. Species predicted to coexist have larger niche differences and cluster into two distinct groups along the niche difference axis.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sofia J. van Moorsel, Elisa Thebault, Viktoriia Radchuk, Anita Narwani, Jose M. Montoya, Vasilis Dakos, Mark Holmes, Frederik De Laender, Frank Pennekamp
Summary: The article discusses the impact of global change drivers on ecological systems and proposes a method for understanding how multiple drivers affect ecological systems using reaction norms. The authors suggest that studying reaction norms of drivers can improve predictions of interactions at the community level.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Jurg W. Spaak, Po-Ju Ke, Andrew D. Letten, Frederik De Laender
Summary: In modern coexistence theory, species coexistence can be achieved through strong niche differences or weak fitness differences. However, there are several methods for quantifying niche and fitness differences, with little guidance on their differences and selection. This study organizes the available methods into three groups and reviews their differences conceptually. It shows that these methods not only differ quantitatively, but also affect the interpretation of coexistence. Therefore, a better theoretical understanding of different methods and more precise empirical measurements are needed for appropriate method selection in coexistence theory.
Article
Ecology
Frederik De Laender, Camille Carpentier, Timoteo Carletti, Chuliang Song, Samantha L. Rumschlag, Michael B. Mahon, Marie Simonin, Geza Meszena, Gyorgy Barabas
Summary: Environmental change research is plagued by the complexity of multiple communities and environmental drivers. However, we provide evidence that a general understanding of ecological effects is achievable. Our findings demonstrate that the effects of environmental change on coexistence depend on species responses and trophic interactions, and can be predicted using temperature optima and species sensitivities to pollution. We also show the applicability of our theory in analyzing field data on land use change and its impact on coexistence in natural invertebrate communities.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Samantha L. Rumschlag, Michael B. Mahon, Devin K. Jones, William Battaglin, Jonny Behrens, Emily S. Bernhardt, Paul Bradley, Ethan Brown, Frederik De Laender, Ryan Hill, Stefan Kunz, Sylvia Lee, Emma Rosi, Ralf Schaefer, Travis S. Schmidt, Marie Simonin, Kelly Smalling, Kristofor Voss, Jason R. Rohr
Summary: Based on the analysis of 6131 stream sites across different land uses in the United States over a period of 27 years, it was found that macroinvertebrate density declined by 11% and richness increased by 12.2%. Insect density and richness showed even greater declines of 23.3% and 6.8%, respectively. Furthermore, there was an increasing difference in richness and composition between urban and agricultural streams compared to forested and grassland streams. Urban and agricultural streams lost disturbance-sensitive taxa and gained disturbance-tolerant taxa. These findings indicate that current stream protection and restoration efforts are insufficient to mitigate the impacts of human activities.
Article
Ecology
T. Parmentier, P. Boeckx, D. Bonte, F. De Laender
Summary: Food chain length is influenced by environmental factors and can be affected by the foraging decisions of the host species. This study investigated the drivers of trophic structure and food chain length in red wood ant nests and found that the host's diet shift significantly impacted the trophic positions of the symbionts and the length of the food chain.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Atefeh Zendehboudi, Azam Mohammadi, Sina Dobaradaran, Gabriel E. De-la-Torre, Bahman Ramavandi, Seyed Enayat Hashemi, Reza Saeedi, Emran Moradpour Tayebi, Ahmad Vafaee, Amirhossein Darabi
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics and ecological risks of microplastics (MPs) in ballast water for the first time, and found high levels of MP pollution. These findings contribute to our understanding of the sources and risks of microplastics in marine ecosystems.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rose Boahemaa Pinto, Linda Bogerd, Martine van der Ploeg, Kwame Duah, Remko Uijlenhoet, Tim H. M. van Emmerik
Summary: Catchment-scale plastic pollution assessments provide insights into the sources, sinks, and pathways of plastic pollution. We propose an approach to quantify macroplastic transport and density in the Odaw catchment, Ghana, and find that the urban riverine zone has the highest transport, while the urban tidal zone has the highest riverbank and land macroplastic density.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aliya Baidourela, Qian Sun, Gongxin Yang, Umut Halik, Zhongkai Dong, Kaixu Cai, Guili Sun, Wenya Zhang, Sisi Cheng
Summary: The study focused on heavy metal pollution in the green vegetation of a suburban industrial area in Tuokexun County, Xinjiang, China. The results showed that the overall level of heavy metal pollution in the soil was minor, with mercury (Hg) being the most severe contamination, likely caused by human activities. The composition of heavy metal elements in trees was more stable compared to grass and shrubs, with varying concentrations across different vegetation. Shrubbery was found to be the most effective in heavy metal restoration, and there were disparities in heavy metal enrichment among different vegetation types.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James H. Bridson, Hayden Masterton, Beatrix Theobald, Regis Risani, Fraser Doake, Jessica A. Wallbank, Stefan D. M. Maday, Gavin Lear, Robert Abbel, Dawn A. Smith, Joanne M. Kingsbury, Olga Pantos, Grant L. Northcott, Sally Gaw
Summary: Plastic pollution has significant environmental impacts, largely due to chemical additives. However, the behavior of plastic additives in marine environments is not well understood. A marine deployment experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of weathering on the extractables profile of four types of plastics in New Zealand over a period of nine months. The concentration of additives in polyethylene and oxo-degradable polyethylene was strongly influenced by artificial weathering, while polyamide 6 and polyethylene terephthalate showed minimal change. These findings emphasize the importance of considering leaching and weathering effects on plastic composition when assessing the potential impact and risk of plastic pollution in receiving environments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alan G. Scarlett, Francis D. Spilsbury, Steven J. Rowland, Marthe Monique Gagnon, Kliti Grice
Summary: This study used diamondoid hydrocarbon distributions to identify the sources of environmental oil contamination. A suite of 20 diamondoids was found to accumulate in fish adipose tissue. The scatter plots of indices between fish and exposure oils showed a close to ideal 1:1 relationship, which can be used to determine the origin of the oil.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shan Jiang, Mengmeng Wan, Kun Lin, Yanshan Chen, Rui Wang, Liju Tan, Jiangtao Wang
Summary: In this study, the concentration, composition, distribution, and sources of PCBs in surface seawater of the Bohai Bay were analyzed. The results showed that PCBs in the Bohai Bay had high concentrations and were primarily derived from land-based sources such as port activities and river inputs. The PCBs in the Bohai Bay may come from commercial PCBs and their incineration products, municipal landfills, wood and coal combustion, and industrial activities, etc.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Icaro S. A. Porto, Saulo V. A. Dantas, Caio S. A. Felix, Francisco A. S. Cunha, Jailson B. de Andrade, Sergio L. C. Ferreira
Summary: This study evaluated the risks of mercury levels in sardines consumed by low-income population in Salvador, Brazil. The results showed that the mercury content in the sampled sardines posed no risks to human health. This study is significant as most sardines in Salvador come from Todos os Santos Bay, which has a history of mercury contamination.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiahui Chen, Chengyu Yuan, Guanqun Zhai, Guangcheng Chen, Heng Zhu, Jun Liu, Yong Ye
Summary: This study investigated the combined influences of species selection and site elevation on greenhouse gas fluxes from restored mangrove soils. The results suggest that Avicennia marina should be selected for mangrove restoration to minimize carbon release and reduce the influence of greenhouse gas fluxes on the global greenhouse effect.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emmanuel Onyeabor, Uju Obuka
Summary: The Gulf of Guinea region in Africa is a significant area for coastal countries, playing a vital role in their economic and environmental development. This study aims to reduce marine plastic pollution in the region by utilizing legal instruments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanli Liu, Stephan Luttjohann, Alvise Vianello, Claudia Lorenz, Fan Liu, Jes Vollertsen
Summary: Large area attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (LAATR-FTIR) is a novel technique for detecting small microplastics, with limited accuracy for large microplastics. However, it shows promise in homogeneous matrices. The spectra quality is comparable between transmission mode and LAATR mode.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Phuc T. D. Le, Andrew M. Fischer, Britta D. Hardesty, Heidi J. Auman, Chris Wilcox
Summary: This study explores the relationship between ocean currents and the accumulation of floating marine debris (FMD) and finds that higher concentrations of FMD are associated with frontal frequencies (FF). FMD is primarily trapped in accumulation zones between fronts and the coastline, which have high biodiversity value.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Sawan, Perine Doyen, Florence Viudes, Rachid Amara, Celine Mahfouz
Summary: Few studies have examined the impact of urbanization and meteorological events on microplastics discharged into the sea through rivers. Surface water samples were collected from two Lebanese rivers, with differing degrees of urbanization, during dry and wet periods. The results showed that the most industrialized river had a significantly higher abundance of microplastics compared to the less-industrialized river. There was also a correlation between particle contamination and the season at each site, with microplastic concentrations highest on the first day of the wet season. These findings highlight the importance of considering meteorological events in accurately assessing plastic pollution influx into coastal waters.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katherine R. Shaw, Jonathan L. Whitney, Eileen M. Nalley, Madeline C. Schmidbauer, Megan J. Donahue, Jesse Black, Raquel N. Corniuk, Kellie Teague, Rachel Sandquist, Catherine Pirkle, Rachel Dacks, Max Sudnovsky, Jennifer M. Lynch
Summary: This study examines the ingestion of plastic in reef fish in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Plastic particles were found in the gastrointestinal tracts of multiple fish species. However, further analysis revealed that these particles were actually natural materials and posed no threat to human consumers.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Revati Hardikar, C. K. Haridevi, Shantaj Deshbhratar
Summary: This study investigated the variability in phytoplankton functional structure using a trait-based approach and explored the relationship between species traits and environmental factors, as well as their impact on ecosystem functioning. The results revealed that morphological traits, temperature, and ammonia played a decisive role in the seasonal succession of phytoplankton species. It was found that certain traits favored higher biomass production but might hinder energy transfer efficiency. The strong correlation between environmental variables and phytoplankton functional structure supports the practical implementation of a trait-based approach in studying phytoplankton community dynamics under different environmental conditions.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Engki A. Kisnarti, Nining Sari Ningsih, Mutiara R. Putri, Nani Hendiarti, Bernhard Mayer
Summary: This study examines the movement patterns of plastic marine debris in Indonesian waters, revealing that Indonesia contributes significantly to transboundary marine debris in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and the South China Sea. Most of the debris remains in Indonesian waters and moves back and forth due to the influence of monsoon currents.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
