Article
Environmental Sciences
Jodie A. Schlaefer, Sterling B. Tebbett, David R. Bellwood
Summary: Most studies only quantify sediment in one reservoir or one sedimentary process, with over-representation of measurements in the water column and sediment trapping rates. Sediments on reef substrata and transitions from water column to benthos were rarely quantified. Only about 20% of sediment measurements were accompanied by quantification of hydrodynamic drivers.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Adi Zweifler (Zvifler), Michael O'Leary, Kyle Morgan, Nicola K. Browne
Summary: This review highlights the importance of turbid reefs in coral reef conservation efforts, discussing their resilience to climate change impacts and the need for improved understanding of their responses to environmental change. Turbid reefs are classified based on turbidity regime and sources of sediment input, with natural and anthropogenic turbid reefs identified as distinct types with different conservation status. As the geographic range of turbid reefs is expected to expand, efforts to enhance our knowledge of their composition, function, and resilience will be crucial for global coral reef conservation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Juan L. Torres-Perez, Carlos E. Ramos-Scharron, William J. Hernandez, Roy A. Armstrong, Maritza Barreto-Orta, Jorge Ortiz-Zayas, Liane S. Guild, Roberto Viqueira
Summary: Land-based sediment stress poses a threat to many coral reefs in Puerto Rico, affecting water quality and benthic composition. The study characterizes two previously undescribed coral reefs on the north coast, showing a higher coral cover and more threatened reef-building species farther from the river outlet, while closer to the river outlet, the reefs are dominated by macroalgae with lower coral cover.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ross Jones, Mari-Carmen Pineda, Heidi M. Luter, Rebecca Fisher, David Francis, Wojciech Klonowski, Matthew Slivkoff
Summary: Elevated suspended sediment concentration leads to spectral changes in underwater irradiance and affects the growth and photosynthesis of coral reef communities. Monitoring and understanding these spectral shifts are essential for assessing the risks of enhanced sediment runoff to turbid water communities.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Caroline Costa Lucas, Italo Cesar Lima, Tatiane Martins Garcia, Tallita Cruz Lopes Tavares, Pedro Bastos Macedo Carneiro, Carlos Eduardo Peres Teixeira, Sonia Bejarano, Sergio Rossi, Marcelo O. Soares
Summary: This study examines the population structure and bleaching rates of the Siderastrea stellata coral in extreme reef habitats in the Tropical South Atlantic. It finds a link between turbidity and coral bleaching, with reduced turbidity during drought periods increasing the risk of bleaching.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sterling B. Tebbett, Jodie A. Schlaefer, Casey L. Bowden, William P. Collins, Christopher R. Hemingson, Scott D. Ling, Juliano Morais, Renato A. Morais, Alexandre C. Siqueira, Robert P. Streit, Sam Swan, David R. Bellwood
Summary: Sediments on coral reefs are influenced by the amount and movement of sediment in different reservoirs. However, research on reef sediment dynamics and their drivers is limited, especially on clear-water offshore reefs. Using quantification methods, this study examined sediment reservoirs/processes and bio-physical drivers in different reef habitats at Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef. The findings showed that a significant amount of suspended sediment passed over the reef, but only a small portion settled. Spatial differences in sediment deposition and accumulation were observed, influenced by wave energy and reef geomorphology. These findings highlight the importance of local hydrodynamic conditions in determining sediment fate on coral reefs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Nick Hall, Ashley Rust, Terri S. Hogue, Kamini Singha
Summary: This study explores the characteristics of watersheds that experience increased turbidity after the 2013 West Fork Complex Fire in Colorado. The findings show that burned watersheds have higher turbidity spikes following precipitation events compared to unburned watersheds. The severity of burn and vegetation recovery in the watersheds also influence the correlation between total storm volume and turbidity.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Barbara Rani-Borges, Erandy Gomes, Guilherme Maricato, Luis Henrique Franca de Carvalho Lins, Beatriz Rocha de Moraes, Gislaine Vanessa Lima, Luis Guilherme Franca Cortes, Marcos Tavares, Pedro Henrique Cipresso Pereira, Romulo Augusto Ando, Lucas Goncalves Queiroz
Summary: The widespread presence of marine microplastics is a concern for marine biodiversity and ecosystems. This study investigated the distribution and characteristics of microplastics in Brazilian corals and found a high concentration of ingested and adhered microplastics in all coral species evaluated. The research shows that microplastic contamination is equally distributed in the region.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong Luo, Lintao Huang, Xinming Lei, Xiaolei Yu, Chengyue Liu, Lei Jiang, Youfang Sun, Meng Cheng, Jianfeng Gan, Yuyang Zhang, Guowei Zhou, Sheng Liu, Jiansheng Lian, Hui Huang
Summary: Recent research suggests that underwater light availability plays a crucial role in the growth and distribution of reef-building corals exposed to elevated suspended solids. This study investigated the variations in light availability, coral assemblages, and suspended solids concentrations and composition on the Luhuitou fringing reef in Sanya, China. The results showed that light availability is related to the distribution and growth of different coral species, and that the organic fraction of suspended solids plays a significant role in light attenuation.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matthew S. Mills, Tom Schils, Andrew D. Olds, Javier X. Leon
Summary: The complexity of tropical reef habitats affects the organisms residing in these ecosystems. This study used structure-from-motion photogrammetry to quantify the structural complexity of reefs in Guam and found correlations between terrain complexity, benthic community diversity, and coral cover. The study provides insights into Guam's reef complexity and its importance for future assessments.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rachel R. R. Carlson, Jiwei Li, Larry B. B. Crowder, Gregory P. P. Asner
Summary: Turbidity from land-based runoff can have both negative and positive effects on coral bleaching during ocean heatwaves. This study used high-resolution satellite data to examine the relationship between turbidity and coral bleaching severity in Hawaii. The results showed that the effect of turbidity on bleaching severity weakened at higher temperatures, but still had a slightly negative impact in urban settings. Additionally, interactions between temperature and local variables like turbidity and wave energy were found to be the most significant drivers of bleaching severity.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Christopher A. Brunner, Gerard F. Ricardo, Sven Uthicke, Andrew P. Negri, Mia O. Hoogenboom
Summary: This study examined the independent and combined impacts of climate change and light attenuation on coral recruits. The results showed that light attenuation significantly decreased recruit survival, size, and Symbiodiniaceae densities, especially for older recruits. The study also indicated that future climate conditions and light attenuation had additive effects on recruit survival.
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
G. Masselink, R. McCall, E. Beetham, P. Kench, C. Storlazzi
Summary: Coral reefs are important natural breakwaters for low-lying sedimentary reef islands, but increased sea-level rise can compromise their effectiveness. While reef accretion in response to sea-level rise can positively contribute to island resilience, the impact of different future reef accretion trajectories on island morphology remains unknown. Studies using a morphodynamic model show that reef growth affects wave processes and island morphology, but does not decrease coastal flooding and island inundation. Island elevation adjustment to maximum wave runup is crucial for island resilience against sea-level rise, with overwash discharge playing a key role in island construction or destruction. Islands can grow vertically to keep up with sea-level rise through flooding and overwash under specific conditions, but this physical response may negatively impact developed islands' infrastructure and assets.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-EARTH SURFACE
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Mingjun He, Junyu He, Yajun Zhou, Liyuan Sun, Shuangyan He, Cong Liu, Yanzhen Gu, Peiliang Li
Summary: This study utilized remote sensing technology to observe and classify the coral reefs in the Xisha Islands, providing important information for the management and conservation of the coral reef ecosystems.
GISCIENCE & REMOTE SENSING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erick F. Geiger, Scott F. Heron, William J. Hernandez, Jamie M. Caldwell, Kim Falinski, Tova Callender, Austin L. Greene, Gang Liu, Jacqueline L. De La Cour, Roy A. Armstrong, Megan J. Donahue, C. Mark Eakin
Summary: Remotely sensed ocean color data can be used to monitor water quality in coastal environments, but moderate resolution satellite data are often underutilized due to cloud cover and algorithm complexities. Aggregating satellite data over larger space and time scales can reduce data gaps, but may smooth out small-scale changes in water quality. This study compared aggregated satellite estimates with in-water measurements to understand the viability of aggregation methods for filling gaps and characterizing ecologically relevant water quality conditions. Aggregating data from the VIIRS instrument at coral reef locations in Maui, Hawai'i and Puerto Rico showed optimal results with specific spatial and temporal scales at each location, emphasizing the importance of local analysis for applying this technique elsewhere. The combination of satellite data and in situ water quality measurements provides complementary information to enhance understanding of coastal ecosystems, including coral reefs, and improve management efforts.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Warish Ahmed, Simon Toze, Cameron Veal, Paul Fisher, Qian Zhang, Zhigang Zhu, Christopher Staley, Michael J. Sadowsky
Summary: This study investigated the decay of enteric pathogens and contaminants in freshwater using laboratory microcosms. It was found that culturable Escherichia coli and the HF183 marker gene decayed faster than qPCR-measured pathogens, indicating potential limitations in using E. coli or HF183 as indicators for pathogen presence. Additionally, temperature was shown to have a significant impact on the decay rates of microorganisms, with slower decay observed in winter compared to summer.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Peacock, J. Audet, D. Bastviken, M. N. Futter, V Gauci, A. Grinham, J. A. Harrison, M. S. Kent, S. Kosten, C. E. Lovelock, A. J. Veraart, C. D. Evans
Summary: Research shows that globally, drainage ditches emit significant amounts of CH4, comparable to emissions from lakes, streams, reservoirs, and wetlands, contributing to a small percentage of global anthropogenic CH4 emissions. Emissions are positively correlated with temperature and highest from eutrophic ditches. Including ditch emissions in national GHG inventories is advocated to avoid incorrect conclusions about the impact of drainage-based land management on CH4 budgets.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Krista J. Jacob-Tatapu, Simon Albert, Alistair Grinham
Summary: Gold mining activities can lead to arsenic contamination in waste tailings, posing environmental risks if not managed properly. This study found that sediments in the tailings storage facility may contribute to elevated arsenic concentrations in surface waters during mine closure. Geochemical interactions in abandoned mine sites should be considered for effective management of tailings storage facilities.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Simon Albert, Alberto A. Amarilla, Ben Trollope, Julian D. J. Sng, Yin Xiang Setoh, Nathaniel Deering, Naphak Modhiran, Sung-Hsia Weng, Maria C. Melo, Nicholas Hutley, Avik Nandy, Michael J. Furlong, Paul R. Young, Daniel Watterson, Alistair R. Grinham, Alexander A. Khromykh
Summary: This study demonstrates that using UAV spraying of aqueous ozone for disinfection in high-risk outdoor settings may be an effective and safe method, with good viral inactivation efficacy and minimal impact on the environment and organisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chris D. Evans, Nathan Callaghan, Adi Jaya, Alistair Grinham, Sofie Sjogersten, Susan E. Page, Mark E. Harrison, Kitso Kusin, Lip Khoon Kho, Martha Ledger, Stephanie Evers, Zak Mitchell, Jennifer Williamson, Alan D. Radbourne, A. Jonay Jovani-Sancho
Summary: The proposed image-based method can capture high-resolution and high-frequency changes in peat surface elevation under challenging environmental conditions, showing consistent responses to rainfall events and water table changes. Deployment of cameras in various peatland sites in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia for almost two years demonstrated the method's capability to measure extended peat surface elevation changes.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
M. Peacock, J. Audet, D. Bastviken, S. Cook, C. D. Evans, A. Grinham, M. A. Holgerson, L. Hogbom, A. E. Pickard, P. Zielinski, M. N. Futter
Summary: Inland waters serve an active role in the global carbon cycle by emitting large volumes of greenhouse gases. Research has highlighted the potential importance of small, artificial waterbodies like drainage ditches and constructed ponds as significant emission hotspots. Greenhouse gas emissions from these artificial waterbodies are positively related to nutrient status and are larger per unit area compared to natural systems, contributing to the global carbon cycle.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alistair Grinham, Nathaniel Deering, Ryan Beecroft, Jessica Rudd, Craig Heatherington, Remo Cossu, Michael Linde, Darren Richardson, Craig Wilson, Nicholas Hutley, Simon Albert
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of DDT and its metabolites in sediments of the Brisbane River over 15 years, and found significant increases in DDT, DDE, and DDD levels following major flood events. While elevated levels of these compounds were detected in sediment at 32 of 79 sites sampled, they generally remained below guideline trigger values. Major flood events and intensive cropping practices were identified as legacy sources contributing to the elevated DDE content in the lower reaches of the Brisbane River.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Simon Albert, Nathaniel Deering, Scravin Tongi, Avik Nandy, Allen Kisi, Myknee Sirikolo, Michael Maehaka, Nicholas Hutley, Shaun Kies-Ryan, Alistair Grinham
Summary: Human disturbance of karst landscapes in tropical volcanic islands significantly impacts sediment transport to the coastal zone; industrial logging in the Solomon Islands has negative impacts on urban drinking water quality, leading to high suspended sediment concentrations in water supply.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Craig Heatherington, Alistair Grinham, Irene Penesis, Scott Hunter, Remo Cossu
Summary: Marine renewable energy is still in its infancy and faces challenges due to harsh marine conditions. Reliable initial surveys are crucial for determining optimal deployment locations, while considering the impact of harsh marine environments on devices.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Peter Osman, Jennifer A. Hayward, Irene Penesis, Philip Marsh, Mark A. Hemer, David Griffin, Saad Sayeef, Jean-Roch Nader, Remo Cossu, Alistair Grinham, Uwe Rosebrock, Mike Herzfeld
Summary: Tidal energy has the potential to reduce the intermittency and variability of electricity supplied from solar and wind power farms, while also lowering the capital expenditure needed to improve dispatchability. Sharing energy storage between tidal stream power generators and wind or solar power generators can mitigate the level, frequency, and duration of power loss from wind or solar PV farms.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Remo Cossu, Irene Penesis, Jean-Roch Nader, Philip Marsh, Larissa Perez, Camille Couzi, Alistair Grinham, Peter Osman
Summary: The study found that Banks Strait channel has potential for tidal energy resources, with tidal currents generally not exceeding 2.5 m/s and maximum tidal kinetic power densities of approximately 0.85 kW/m(2). In-situ estimates suggest that setting up a tidal turbine farm in Banks Strait could bring significant energy advantages to the region.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peisheng Huang, Eduardo R. De Sousa, Naomi S. Wells, Bradley D. Eyre, Badin Gibbes, Matthew R. Hipsey
Summary: Estuaries play a significant role in the global greenhouse gas budget, but there are uncertainties in modeling predictions of CO2 and CH4 emissions. This study presents a modeling framework to assess the sensitivity and uncertainty of CO2 and CH4 concentrations and emissions, applied to the Brisbane River in Australia. The findings demonstrate that riverine inputs are the main factor influencing estuarine CO2 concentrations, while sediment production and pelagic oxidation are the main factors influencing estuarine CH4 concentrations.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-BIOGEOSCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alistair Grinham, Cathryn O'Sullivan, Matthew Dunbabin, Katrin Sturm, Deborah Gale, William Clarke, Simon Albert
Summary: Anaerobic methanogenesis is dependent on key macronutrients and trace metals. Elevated methane emissions in eutrophic systems and sediment organic matter can enhance methane emissions through the ebullition pathway. Organic carbon significantly increases methanogenesis in carbon limited systems. Both reservoirs have sufficient macronutrients and trace metals for methanogenesis. Catchment inflows and lateral transport of forest litter are critical drivers of reservoir methane emissions in the humid, sub-tropical region.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Larissa Perez, Remo Cossu, Alistair Grinham, Irene Penesis
Summary: This passage discusses the importance of turbulence parameters in tidal energy generation and introduces the potential tidal energy sites in Tasmania and Northern Territory identified by the Tidal Energy in Australia (AUSTEn) Project. The datasets include high-frequency current velocity measurements in Banks Strait and Clarence Strait, which have been processed and post-processed. These datasets are valuable for further research on the impact of turbulence on tidal turbine performance and the establishment of international guidelines for turbulence measurements.
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)
