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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
T. Klintzsch, H. Geisinger, A. Wieland, G. Langer, G. Nehrke, M. Bizic, M. Greule, K. Lenhart, C. Borsch, M. Schroll, F. Keppler
Summary: Aquatic ecosystems have a significant impact on global methane cycling, with studies showing methane supersaturation in the oxic surface mixed layer (SML) of oceans and epilimnion of lakes. The origin of methane formed under oxygenated conditions is hotly debated, but stable isotope measurements suggest that methane from phytoplankton is distinguishable from methane produced by methanogenic archaea. Comparing laboratory experiments with field measurements, it is suggested that algal and cyanobacterial populations substantially contribute to methane formation in the SML of oceans and lakes.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Biology
Nicholas Strausfeld, Marcel E. Sayre
Summary: The neural organization of mushroom bodies is generally similar across insects, but varies greatly in crustaceans, with the structure in shore crabs showing a unique departure from the typical pattern. Specifically, the mushroom body calyces in Hemigrapsus nudus are buried deep within the brain, with columns extending outward to an expansive system of gyri on the brain's surface. The organization of mushroom body neurons in the shore crab reaches extreme elaboration, reflecting extensive circuits involved in learning and memory.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Wen Wong, Ian Cartwright, Seng Chee Poh, Perran Cook
Summary: The study utilized stable and radiogenic isotopes along with nitrogen concentrations to evaluate nitrogen sources and cycling processes in Port Phillip Bay, Australia, highlighting the importance of terrestrial-coastal interactions and submarine groundwater discharge as significant pathways of nitrogen inputs. The high nitrogen concentrations were attributed to nitrified sewage effluent, atmospheric deposition, and groundwater and sewage inputs. More efforts are needed to quantify the relative contributions of multiple nitrogen input pathways in future research.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nokubonga Mbandzi, Motebang Dominic Vincent Nakin, Adebola Omowunmi Oyedeji
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations and biomagnification of heavy metals from macro-algae to limpet species using a short food web. The results showed significant differences in metal concentrations between species and variability across seasons and sites. Some metals showed biomagnification while others exhibited biodilution effects.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Laura Twort, Martin Stevens
Summary: Camouflage plays a vital role in preventing and facilitating predation. The behavior of animals in selecting appropriate substrates contributes to their camouflage. By conducting substrate choice experiments, we found that shore crabs tend to choose substrates matching their own appearance in terms of brightness. This study helps explain the phenotype-environment associations observed in shore crabs and sheds light on how individuals can maintain camouflage in visually variable environments.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuxin Liu, Yu Liu, Dian Jiao, Chao Lu, Yadi Lou, Na Li, Guoguang Wang, Haixia Wang
Summary: This study investigated the interaction between the macroalgae Ulva pertusa and marine microalgae Heterosigma akashiwo through co-cultivation, revealing growth inhibition and changes in fatty acid content and carbon stable isotope ratio. It found that the C18:3n-3 released by U. pertusa can inhibit the growth of H. akashiwo, providing a theoretical basis for marine algae symbiosis and a new method for exploring fatty acid metabolism in algae through compound-specific stable carbon isotopes.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Ding He, Victor H. Rivera-Monroy, Rudolf Jaffe, Xiaochen Zhao
Summary: Distinct differences in green leaves wax n-alkane delta(13)(delta C-13(n-alkane)) values and brown-senescent leaves C:N atomic ratios and total phosphorus (TP) concentrations of three mangrove species reflect ecophysiological adaptations to nutrient availability and salinity. Isotopic footprints and bulk delta C-13 values in different species along estuarine salinity regions suggest potential for using leaf wax n-alkane delta C-13 values as a salinity proxy for paleoclimate reconstruction.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel Gorman, David J. Beale, Joey Crosswell, Sarah A. Stephenson, Rohan M. Shah, Katie E. Hillyer, Andrew D. L. Steven
Summary: A study of river systems in the eastern coastline of the Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia, reveals the importance of riparian vegetation in supporting nearshore food webs and commercially important fish and crustacean species. Through the use of stable isotope analysis and fatty acid trophic markers, the study demonstrates the links between estuarine vegetation and the dietary sources available to these species, providing new insights into the pristine tropical estuaries of northern Australia.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Apolline Chabenat, Cecile Bellanger, Thomas Knigge
Summary: Juvenile crabs of Carcinus maenas exposed to antidepressants, particularly a combination of FLX and VEN, displayed altered color change patterns and enhanced locomotor activity, which may have long-term impacts on their survival in marine environments.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jan Kejzar, Marta Jagodic Hudobivnik, Marijan Necemer, Nives Ogrinc, Jasmina Masten Rutar, Natasa Poklar Ulrih
Summary: Algal dietary supplements are popular with consumers due to their nutritional value and bioactive properties, but there is limited information about the production and origin of these products. Antioxidative potential varies among different algal products, with Aphanizomenon flos-aquae samples showing the highest potential. Toxic trace elements are below allowed levels, and stable isotope values suggest different nutrient sources and growing techniques for different algal products.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Blandina R. Lugendo, Ismael A. Kimirei
Summary: The study conducted in five mangrove ecosystems in Tanzania revealed anthropogenic nitrogen pollution, with varying degrees of pollution indicated by different nitrogen isotope values. The enrichment of 815N values suggests that polluted sites may receive high loads of domestic sewage from surrounding communities, industries, and agriculture. Proper waste and wastewater management upstream are recommended to protect mangrove ecosystems.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Tin Yan Hui, Gray A. Williams
Summary: This study reveals a multitasking strategy adopted by the sand-bubbler crab to survive hot and variable temperatures within a limited activity time on tropical sandy shores. Behaviours of the crabs are strongly temperature dependent; and when active whilst the tide is out the crabs flexibly adjust their activity times to feed, stay cool and attract mates using a limited set of multifunctional behaviours. Specialized traits are therefore not necessary to achieve these critical functions and, as such, this study highlights the importance of this plastic, multitasking strategy as a common solution for animals to endure highly variable environments with minimal cost.
BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY AND SOCIOBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Mehdi Ghodrati Shojaei, Melika Mashhadi Farahani, Behrooz Abtahi, Nastaran Delfan, Reza Naderloo, Mehdi Bolouki Kourandeh
Summary: The study used stable isotopes and a mixing model to determine if mangroves provide nutritional support to mudskippers in the Persian Gulf. The results showed that mangroves contribute a significant amount of organic matter to the mudskippers' diets, highlighting the importance of considering other features of food sources in food web studies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoguang Ouyang, Fen Guo, Shing Yip Lee
Summary: The study found that cyclone disturbance leads to significant changes in mangrove sediment carbon cycling processes, nitrogen density, and gas fluxes, with the highest sediment organic carbon density and nitrogen density occurring one month after the cyclone.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Michel Kulbicki, Laurent Wantiez, Pierre Thollot, Gerard Mou Tham
Summary: This study investigates the relationships between shore fish assemblages neighboring coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific, finding that these assemblages have a low level of interaction. The findings have important applications in the management of shore fish assemblages.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christopher J. Henderson, Ben L. Gilby, Andrew D. Olds, Jesse Mosman, Rod M. Connolly, Glenn Hyndes, Brendan Kelaher, Brooke Maslo, Alan Williams, Thomas A. Schlacher
Summary: Habitat complexity and connectivity have implications for the number of species and their diversity. This study focused on surf zones of ocean-exposed beaches, where the low structural complexity of sandy seafloor habitats was expected to lead to low taxonomic and functional diversity. However, the proximity to nearby subtidal rocky reefs was found to be a key factor shaping functional diversity and functional niche space in surf zone fishes. These findings highlight the importance of conserving these highly connected ecosystems.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
R. M. Connolly, K. Jinks, A. Shand, M. D. Taylor, T. F. Gaston, A. Becker, E. L. Jinks
Summary: This study uses deep learning to process and analyze acoustic data and proposes an automated underwater acoustic data analysis tool that can accurately detect and count fish populations with high reliability and accuracy. In future research, it is suggested to expand the testing range and automate species identification and counts.
Article
Ecology
Hayden P. Borland, Ben L. Gilby, Christopher J. Henderson, Rod M. Connolly, Bob Gorissen, Nicholas L. Ortodossi, Ashley J. Rummell, Ivan Nagelkerken, Simon J. Pittman, Marcus Sheaves, Andrew D. Olds
Summary: Mangroves and seagrasses are important nurseries for marine species, and the seafloor terrain influences nursery function. Factors such as depth, curvature, and roughness affect the abundance and diversity of fish. Mangrove nursery species are most abundant in flat areas with concave holes, rough substrates, and moderate depths, while seagrass nursery species are most abundant in areas adjacent to deep channels with soft mounds and ledges.
Article
Biology
Michael Sievers, Christopher J. Brown, Christina A. Buelow, Robin Hale, Andria Ostrowski, Megan Saunders, Brian R. Silliman, Stephen E. Swearer, Mischa P. Turschwell, Stephanie R. Valdez, Rod M. Connolly
Summary: When restoring coastal habitats, it is important to consider the impact of non-habitat-forming animals on the ecosystem in order to achieve better restoration outcomes.
Letter
Ecology
Andria Ostrowski, Rod M. Connolly, Christopher J. Brown, Michael Sievers
Summary: This study investigates how variable stressor intensity and synchronicity affect the response of seagrass to multiple stressors. The findings reveal that at the highest stressor intensities, fluctuating stressors applied asynchronously have a greater impact on seagrass biomass compared to static stressors, but there is no difference in their effect on photosynthetic capacity. The study proposes alternative mechanisms underlying these differences in biological responses based on the fluctuation patterns of stressors over time.
Article
Ecology
Michaela E. Kitchingman, Michael Sievers, Sebastian Lopez-Marcano, Rod M. Connolly
Summary: The loss and degradation of mangrove forests have led to global restoration efforts, but there is little knowledge about the usage of mangroves by key fish species. This study used underwater cameras and deep learning methods to find that even newly restored sites with immature vegetation are utilized by key fish species.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Valentina Hurtado-McCormick, Stacey M. Trevathan-Tackett, Jennifer L. Bowen, Rod M. Connolly, Carlos M. Duarte, Peter Macreadie
Summary: The metabolism of soil-associated microbes in Blue Carbon Ecosystems plays a crucial role in carbon accumulation, but challenges exist in synthesizing multiple studies due to dataset variability and sampling techniques. By collating 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing data, technical and theoretical challenges were identified, along with opportunities to address knowledge gaps in Blue Carbon microbial ecology.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rod M. Connolly, Kristin I. Jinks, Cesar Herrera, Sebastian Lopez-Marcano
Summary: Mobile underwater cameras are popular for monitoring fisheries, and automated analysis of video data using deep learning has advanced considerably. Object detection technology was found to be very useful for extracting fish data from mobile underwater cameras, but there is a need to test performance over a wider range of environments to produce generalizable models.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Nathan J. Waltham, Rod M. Connolly
Summary: This study finds that giant mud crabs can occupy highly urbanised waterways and exhibit trophic plasticity in response to new, engineered habitat settings, which is important in the era of coastal urbanisation expansion.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Stacey M. Trevathan-Tackett, Damien L. Callahan, Rod M. Connolly, Peter I. Macreadie
Summary: Biomarkers and indicators have been used to assess soil biogeochemical processes and history in blue carbon ecosystems. This study found that geochemical characteristics can predict soil microbial characteristics and reveal novel information about soil formation and alteration.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Kylie A. Pitt, Jonathan W. Lawley, Charles Hinchliffe, Paloma A. Matis, Carolina Olguin-Jacobson, Nur Arafeh-Dalmau, Pauline Lindholm, Jade Arnold, Iain M. Suthers
Summary: Mesoscale oceanographic features influence the composition of zooplankton. Cyclonic eddies promote upwelling and production of gelatinous zooplankton. Thaliaceans (salps, doliolids, and pyrosomes) show variation in assemblages among different oceanographic features. Salps and doliolids are most abundant in coastal features, while pyrosomes are most abundant in oligotrophic waters.
JOURNAL OF PLANKTON RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Laura L. Griffiths, Joel Williams, Christina A. Buelow, Vivitskaia J. Tulloch, Mischa P. Turschwell, Max D. Campbell, David Harasti, Rod M. Connolly, Christopher J. Brown
Summary: The coastal environment is subjected to threats from marine, land, and atmosphere, but the current linear approach to assessing the impact of threats may be misleading due to the nonlinear relationships between threats and species. Using a data-driven approach, this study explored the nonlinear relationships between threats and a temperate reef fish community and quantified the associations among threats and fish abundances. The findings highlight the importance of considering cumulative threats and implementing appropriate management actions to address them.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andria Ostrowski, Rod M. Connolly, Christopher J. Brown, Michael Sievers
Summary: Ecosystems are being degraded and lost due to multiple anthropogenic stressors. Static experiments that ignore stressor variability and its effects across trophic levels may underestimate the impacts of stressors on ecosystems. In this study, we investigated the effects of fluctuations and timing of stressor intensity on a seagrass community. Our results show that fluctuating stressor treatments led to declines in seagrass shoot density, leaf surface area, and crustacean abundance compared to static stressor exposure. Static treatments increased seagrass leaf surface area and crustacean abundance relative to the control group. These findings suggest that stress response mechanisms change when stressors fluctuate and highlight the importance of considering dynamic stressor effects in ecosystem management models.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christopher J. Brown, Chantal Saint Ange, Rod M. Connolly, Syezlin Hasan, Sue Jackson, Joseph M. McMahon, James C. R. Smart
Summary: There is a need for long-term monitoring of interconnected ecosystems to inform management strategies and track changes in ecosystem services. This study tested the performance of indicators of ecosystem services and found that they can assess historical performance over decadal timespans but may not be suitable for short-term monitoring.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael Sievers, Christopher J. Brown, Jennifer Mcgowan, Mischa P. Turschwell, Christina A. Buelow, Briana Holgate, Ryan M. Pearson, Maria F. Adame, Dominic A. Andradi-Brown, Andy Arnell, Brendan G. Mackey, Philine S. E. zu Ermgassen, Joe Gosling, Chris J. Mcowen, Thomas A. Worthington, Rod M. Connolly
Summary: Mangrove forests provide unique biodiversity and ecosystem services that benefit people. Protecting and restoring these forests is important, and generating asset maps of biodiversity and ecosystem services is crucial for conservation planning. Our study combines global datasets to provide insights into the potential trade-offs, synergies, and opportunities from mangrove conservation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(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)
