Article
Environmental Sciences
Mehdi Bolouki Kourandeh, Seyed Mohammad Bagher Nabavi, Mohammad Reza Shokri, Kamal Ghanemi, Yuexing Feng
Summary: The study investigated the concentrations of trace metals in skeleton growth bands of the dominant scleractinian coral 'Porites lobata' in Kharg and Hebourabi islands in the Persian Gulf. Results showed that trace metal contamination in Kharg is higher than in Hebourabi, with different factors influencing the levels of trace metals in each location.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Junwei Yang, Lan Ma, Xiao He, Wing Chi Au, Yanhao Miao, Wen-Xiong Wang, Theodora Nah
Summary: Water-soluble metals have greater adverse effects on human health compared to their water-insoluble forms. Factors controlling the solubilities of aerosol metals in different environments are poorly understood. This study investigated the abundance and fractional solubilities of different metals in size-fractionated aerosols in Hong Kong, identifying the role of sulfate in the acid dissolution of metals in fine aerosols.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yip Hung Yeung, James Y. Xie, Yu Zhao, Hiu Yan Yu, Chong Chen, William Weijia Lu, Jian-Wen Qiu
Summary: A 2-year study in subtropical Hong Kong waters revealed that external erosion caused by sea urchin grazing is the primary factor contributing to coral skeletal loss. Controlling the sea urchin population density is crucial to reducing coral erosion.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lijun Wang, Jianjiu Chen, Lok Tung Leung, Zhi-Ming Mai, Sai Yin Ho, Tai Hing Lam, Man Ping Wang
Summary: The study found that former and current use of HTPs was associated with persistent respiratory symptoms among youth, especially among those who never or formerly smoked cigarettes. Respiratory symptoms were more prevalent in ever exclusive HTP users and ever dual users compared to ever exclusive cigarette users. These findings suggest that using HTPs instead of cigarettes may not reduce health risks.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peter Brimblecombe
Summary: Over the past quarter century, Hong Kong's secondary inorganic aerosol has changed, with primary air pollutants decreasing while secondary pollutants show an overall decline. An increase in the NO3-:SO42- ratio is attributed to automotive sources. Insufficient NH3 to neutralize acid from aerosols leaves free acid in the atmosphere.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xi Xiong, Yuchen Wei, Holly Ching Yu Lam, Carlos King Ho Wong, Steven Yuk Fai Lau, Shi Zhao, Jinjun Ran, Conglu Li, Xiaoting Jiang, Qianying Yue, Wei Cheng, Huwen Wang, Yawen Wang, Ka Chun Chong
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between environmental factors, influenza activity, and asthma exacerbation in adults using 22 years of hospitalization records. The study found that cold conditions and influenza activity are risk factors for asthma exacerbation in adults, and asthma exacerbation is more common in the warm season.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mayara de Almeida Ribeiro Carvalho, Wander Gustavo Botero, Luciana Camargo de Oliveira
Summary: This study used a systematic literature review to identify sources of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in the aquatic environment. The analysis revealed both natural and anthropogenic sources, such as mining, agriculture, industries, and domestic effluents. The study also highlighted specific locations where environmental remediation studies should be conducted to prevent and address PTE pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naomi Geeraert, Anand Archana, Min Nina Xu, Shuh-Ji Kao, David M. Baker, Benoit Thibodeau
Summary: This study found that nitrogen distribution around Hong Kong is influenced by the Pearl River, with two distinct regimes characterized by nitrate dominance and dissolved organic nitrogen dominance. The impact of nitrate originating from the Pearl River on local hypoxia generation in Hong Kong may be less significant than previously thought, while the oxidation of locally released ammonium might play a bigger role than initially believed.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ioannis Karaouzas, Natalia Kapetanaki, Angeliki Mentzafou, Theodore D. Kanellopoulos, Nikolaos Skoulikidis
Summary: The overall heavy metal contamination status of surface water bodies in Greece generally meets environmental quality standards, but sediment heavy metal concentrations often exceed guidelines. A few rivers and lakes are moderately to highly contaminated by heavy metals.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Victor Manuel Tiznado-Salazar, Carolina Bojorquez-Sanchez, Oscar Guillermo Zamora-Garcia, Juan Fernando Marquez-Farias, Federico Paez-Osuna, Magdalena Elizabeth Berges-Tiznado
Summary: This study aimed to establish bioaccumulation background data in the spotted ratfish Hydrolagus colliei by measuring the distribution of As, Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn in the muscle and liver. The liver showed higher bioaccumulation than the muscle in all the studied elements, and the sex did not influence the bioaccumulation. The concentrations of As in the muscle did not exceed the maximum permissible limits, while Cd and Pb concentrations exceeded certain regulations.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Lap Ah Tse, Feng Wang, Martin Chi-sang Wong, Joseph Siu-kei Au, Ignatius Tak-sun Yu
Summary: A risk prediction model for lung cancer among male general population in Hong Kong was developed, including factors such as smoking, family history, residential radon exposure. The model showed moderate discrimination with an AUC of 0.735.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jack Chi-Ho Ip, Yanjie Zhang, James Y. Xie, Yip Hung Yeung, Jian-Wen Qiu
Summary: We investigated Symbiodiniaceae communities in three subtropical coral species in Hong Kong waters after the 2017 bleaching event, and found differences in coral-algal associations among the species. The predominant endosymbionts remained stable between the bleached and recovered corals, indicating potential adaptive mechanisms to marginal environmental conditions.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohamed Ben -Haddad, Mohamed Rida Abelouah, Imane Lamine, Sara Hajji, Slimani Noureddine, Nelson Rangel-Buitrago, Aicha Ait Alla
Summary: This study examines the contamination, accumulation, and ecological risk of five trace metals in sediments of an urbanized beach in Morocco. The results show that, overall, the sediments were within the acceptable limits, indicating low contamination and low ecological risk. However, there was an increase in Cd levels in 2019 due to anthropogenic activities, leading to moderate pollution and moderate ecological risk. It is recommended to reduce avoidable human activities to mitigate metal pollution in the study area.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ioannis Giovos, Maria Violetta Brundo, Nikolaos Doumpas, Zoi Kazlari, Dimitrios Loukovitis, Dimitrios K. Moutopoulos, Roxani Naasan Aga Spyridopoulou, Athina Papadopoulou, Maria Papapetrou, Francesco Tiralongo, Margherita Ferrante, Chiara Copat
Summary: This study investigated the content of trace metals in the edible tissues of elasmobranch species caught in Greek waters. It found that some species contained levels of mercury and lead exceeding the permissible limits, with a high lifetime consumption risk of these substances for adults and children.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoliang Wang, Lung-Wen Antony Chen, Kin-Fai Ho, Chi Sing Chan, Zhuozhi Zhang, Shun-Cheng Lee, Judith C. Chow, John G. Watson
Summary: The study found that emissions of non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC) and PM2.5 decreased by over 40% from 2003 to 2015 in Hong Kong. However, motorcycles and LPG-fueled public light buses emitted disproportionately high levels of carbon monoxide (CO) and NMHC, indicating the need for additional emission controls. Additionally, fuel economy improvements did not lead to expected reductions in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, underscoring the need for more aggressive CO2 reductions, especially from heavy-duty vehicles.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Molly A. Moynihan, Nathalie F. Goodkin, Kyle M. Morgan, Phyllis Y. Y. Kho, Adriana Lopes dos Santos, Federico M. Lauro, David M. Baker, Patrick Martin
Summary: Despite low N-2 fixation rates, coral-associated diazotrophs supply a significant portion of the holobiont's nitrogen demand, particularly in the endolithic community. The activity of diazotrophs is mainly controlled by oxygen, with endolithic microbes playing a major role in coral nitrogen cycling.
Article
Oceanography
Ankitha Kannad, Nathalie F. Goodkin, Dhrubajyoti Samanta, Sujata A. Murty, Riovie D. Ramos, Jason E. Smerdon, Arnold L. Gordon
Summary: The flow of Pacific water into the Indian Ocean via the South China Sea and Maritime Continent plays a crucial role in the ocean thermohaline circulation. Climate variability, such as the East Asian monsoon and major climate modes, affects the transport and salinity of the water. The recent intensification and dominance of the Indian Ocean Dipole and El Nino Southern Oscillation may have implications for regional and global thermohaline circulation.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-OCEANS
(2022)
Article
Geology
Abang Mansyursyah Surya Nugraha, Robert Hall, Marcelle BouDagher-Fadel, Jonathan A. Todd, Adam D. Switzer
Summary: Researchers conducted a geological study on Sulawesi Island and discovered Neogene sediments, including shallow marine carbonates and deltaic siliciclastics. They also found the most complete and extensive sequences of Neogene sediments in the Kendari Basin, which is important for interpreting the sedimentation history of surrounding frontier basins.
DEPOSITIONAL RECORD
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Molly A. Moynihan, Shahrouz Amini, Jeffrey Oalmann, J. Q. Isaiah Chua, Jani T. I. Tanzil, T. Y. Fan, Ali Miserez, Nathalie F. Goodkin
Summary: This study investigates the mechanical and crystallographic properties of coral skeletons at the micro-and nano-scales and reveals the interplay between crystallographic and microarchitectural organization and mechanical anisotropy. The results show differences in mechanical and crystallographic properties between surface planes, within surface planes, and at different analytical scales, highlighting the role of hierarchical architecture in coral skeletons and the influence of biotic and abiotic factors.
ACTA BIOMATERIALIA
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Nikita Kaushal, Jani T. Tanzil, Yongli Zhou, Maria Rosabelle Ong, Nathalie F. Goodkin, Patrick Martin
Summary: Coral luminescence ratios can be used to quantify the concentration of terrigenous dissolved organic carbon and reconstruct the absorption spectrum of dissolved organic matter. This study provides a method to study the drivers of land-ocean fluxes and their ecological consequences.
GEOCHEMISTRY GEOPHYSICS GEOSYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Jennifer S. Walker, Tanghua Li, Timothy A. Shaw, Niamh Cahill, Donald C. Barber, Matthew J. Brain, Robert E. Kopp, Adam D. Switzer, Benjamin P. Horton
Summary: Stratigraphic data from salt marshes accurately reconstruct Holocene relative sea-level change and provide necessary constraints to glacial isostatic adjustment models. A new record of Mid- to Late-Holocene sea-level rise is presented using basal peats from a salt marsh in New Jersey. The sea-level index points range from 1211 to 4414 years BP, and the average rate of sea-level rise from 5000 years BP to present is 1.7 +/- 0.1 mm/year. Comparisons with GIA models show the models tend to overestimate sea-level rise in the past 5000 years.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Wenshu Yap, Adam D. Switzer, Chris Gouramanis, Benjamin P. Horton, Ezequiel M. Marzinelli, Winona Wijaya, Yu Ting Yan, Dale Dominey-Howes, Maurizio Labbate, Kruawun Jankaew, Federico M. Lauro
Summary: The identification of tsunami deposits in the geological record is challenging due to the limitations of available proxies. Multi-proxy methods are used to improve the identification of tsunami deposits. This study assesses the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) for tsunami research by comparing eDNA from well-documented palaeotsunami deposits. The results show that eDNA can discriminate recent and past tsunami deposits but is limited in older sediment layers submerged in groundwater.
Editorial Material
Oceanography
Lisa M. Beal, Laurie Padman, Lei Zhou, Arvind Singh, Don Chambers, Marjy Friedrichs, Chellappan Gnanaseelan, Nathalie Goodkin, Robert Hetland, Ryan Mulligan, Takeyoshi Nagai, Joanne O'Callaghan, Nadia Pinardi, Hannah Power, Lars Umlauf, Anna Wahlin, Fanghua Xu
Summary: JGR-Oceans has received more diverse submissions from a broader range of authors, but reviewer burnout and editor bias are threatening the quality and fairness of the journal. To address these issues, the journal has recruited new editors, implemented a rubric to ensure manuscripts communicate new understanding of the ocean, fostered a culture of collaboration, and encouraged submissions on biogeochemical processes and human interaction with ocean variability and change.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-OCEANS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Oceanography
Lisa M. Beal, Leon Chafik, Sarah Fawcett, Marjorie A. M. Friedrichs, Chellappan Gnanaseelan, Nathalie F. Goodkin, Yuanlong Li, Ryan P. Mulligan, Takeyoshi Nagai, Joanne (Joe) O'Callaghan, Hannah E. Power, Karina von Schuckmann, Christopher Sherwood, Arvind Singh, Lars Umlauf, Anna Wahlin, Fanghua Xu, Lei Zhou
Summary: In 2022, 1528 reviewers provided 2647 reviews for JGR-Oceans manuscripts, ensuring their high quality and integrity. The editors express gratitude to the peer reviewers of 2022. New editorial practices have reduced pressure on reviewers, and the introduction of a co-reviewer tool has facilitated collaboration with students and postdocs.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-OCEANS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mengli Chen, Patrick Martin, Haojia Ren, Run Zhang, Dhrubajyoti Samanta, Yi-Chi Chen, Konrad A. Hughen, Kim Hoang Phan, Si Tuan Vo, Nathalie F. Goodkin
Summary: Climate change affects ocean nutrient availability and can alter the marine food web. Through reconstructing past changes in seawater nutrient concentration and sources, a study found a decline in seawater phosphate and subsurface nitrogen supply. The study also suggests a link between surface ocean nutrient supply and the East Asian Summer Monsoon in an economically important marginal sea, indicating a potential increase in surface ocean productivity in the South China Sea.
PALEOCEANOGRAPHY AND PALEOCLIMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adam D. Switzer, Joseph Christensen, Joanna Aldridge, David Taylor, Jim Churchill, Holly Watson, Matthew W. Fraser, Jenny Shaw
Summary: Shark Bay Marine Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Property, requires a comprehensive understanding of its vulnerability to natural hazards in order to sustainably manage this unique environment amid a changing climate. Historical records and modeling reveal that a tropical cyclone in 1921 caused an extreme storm surge, resulting in unusual inland flooding that left fish stranded up to 9.66 km (6 miles) away. The event, categorized as a marginal Category 4 or 5 storm, highlights the need to consider potential maximum events for risk management and to incorporate tropical cyclone risk in marine conservation and planning in the Shark Bay World Heritage Property.
COMMUNICATIONS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yuming Wang, Xiaohong Chen, Adam D. Switzer, Linlin Li, Yang Xu, Yukun Wang, Peizhen Zhang
Summary: Understanding the temporal-spatial patterns of sediments in the northern shelf of the South China Sea (NSSCS) is important for assessing environmental and sea-level changes. The study reveals that the modern sediments in the NW inner shelf are sourced from Coastal South China river systems, while the relict sediments in the NW Shenhu and NW Dongsha areas of the outer NSSCS were deposited in a dry and cold environment during the late Pleistocene or the early Holocene. The sedimentology and geochemistry of the relict sediments suggest a close relationship with the Guangdong Longshore Current, seasonal cyclones, and Kuroshio Intrusion.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-EARTH SURFACE
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Raquel P. Felix, Judith A. Hubbard, Kyle E. Bradley, Karen H. Lythgoe, Linlin Li, Adam D. Switzer
Summary: The tsunami hazard posed by the Flores back-arc thrust in Indonesia's Bali and Lombok islands is understudied but significant, with historical records of tsunamigenic earthquakes. The cities of Mataram and Denpasar are at risk of high tsunami waves and coseismic subsidence, with Mataram being more exposed. Immediate evacuation plans and tsunami awareness are crucial for residents in these areas.
NATURAL HAZARDS AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Remote Sensing
Charles-Robin Gruel, Edward Park, Adam D. Switzer, Sonu Kumar, Sameh Kantoush, Lian Feng, Huu Loc Ho, Doan Van Binh
Summary: This study provides the first systematic estimation of the sand mining budget in the Mekong Delta based on field surveys. It introduces a new approach for monitoring and quantifying sand mining activities that is essential for future projections on environmental impacts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED EARTH OBSERVATION AND GEOINFORMATION
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Dominik Jackisch, Bi Xuan Yeo, Adam D. Switzer, Shaoneng He, Danica Linda M. Cantarero, Fernando P. Siringan, Nathalie F. Goodkin
Summary: This study shows that precipitation isotopic variation in Metropolitan Manila is closely related to tropical cyclones, with Typhoon Rammasun causing the most significant shift in isotopic values. The average isotopic value of precipitation associated with cyclones is lower than that associated with non-cyclone events. Additionally, the proximity of the storm track to the sampling site is directly linked to more negative isotopic values, indicating the potential for in situ isotope measurements to provide insight into typhoon activities in the Philippines.
NATURAL HAZARDS AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2022)
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)
