Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Krishna Niveditha, C. K. Haridevi, Revati Hardikar, Anirudh Ram
Summary: This study examines the phytoplankton assemblage and chlorophyll a along the salinity gradient and oxygen zonation in Ulhas Estuary. The results show that the estuary experiences oxic conditions in the euhaline region due to oxygenated coastal waters, while the poly-meso-oligohaline region is hypoxic because of pollution from industrial effluents, domestic/sewage, and agricultural discharges. Anthropogenic nutrients also contribute to phytoplankton biomass and hypoxia. The study finds that diatoms dominate in the euhaline-oxic region, but their contribution decreases significantly in the oligohaline region. Cyanophytes and chlorophytes govern the meso to oligohaline region due to their tolerance for low salinity and high dissolved inorganic nutrients. The Carlson's Trophic State Index further confirms the estuary's eutrophic state, and the study identifies the adaptation of cyanophytes and chlorophytes to oxygen-deficient water.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Esther Leyva Ollivier, Alice Newton, Heath Kelsey
Summary: This study presents a social-ecological analysis of eutrophication in the Chesapeake Bay, USA, using the DPSIR framework. It identifies the drivers, pressures, state, impacts, and responses of the issue, as well as the stakeholders involved. The study also highlights the main management measures, such as the Chesapeake Bay Program and accountability tools like the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Report Cards.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Peng Zhang, Siying Wu, Menghan Xu, Xiaojun Luo, Xi Peng, Chaoxing Ren, Jibiao Zhang
Summary: Land-source inputs have led to the deterioration of water quality, eutrophication, and algae blooms in Tieshan Bay coastal water. However, there is limited understanding of nutrient patterns, stoichiometry, and eutrophication assessment in this area. A study conducted in 2021 revealed high concentrations of dissolved inorganic nitrogen, dissolved inorganic phosphorus, and chemical oxygen demand in Tieshan Bay, with a significant contribution from COD to eutrophication. Organic pollution was observed in certain areas, and nutrient concentrations showed a significant relationship with salinity. Land-based source management is crucial to achieve seawater quality targets and mitigate eutrophication in the region.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hsueh-Han Hsieh, Ming-Hsiu Chuang, Yung-Yen Shih, W. Sanjaya Weerakkody, Wei-Jen Huang, Chin-Chang Hung, Francois L. L. Muller, R. R. M. K. P. Ranatunga, D. S. Wijethunga
Summary: This study examined eutrophication and hypoxia in the Negombo Lagoon of Sri Lanka, finding that the main contributing factors were high population pressure and poor water circulation leading to these events.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenfei Ni, Ming Li
Summary: Previous analysis revealed the correlation between the expansion of hypoxia in Chesapeake Bay and increased riverine nutrient loading, but the driving processes behind this hypoxia response remained unclear. Using a validated hydrodynamic-biogeochemical model, a simulation was conducted to examine dissolved oxygen levels during a 40-year period of increased nutrient loading. The model successfully reproduced the observed decline in oxygen concentration and expansion of hypoxic volume, with water column respiration identified as the dominant driver of hypoxia expansion.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Manhua Luo, Yan Zhang, Kai Xiao, Xuejing Wang, Xiaolang Zhang, Gang Li, Hailong Li
Summary: Driven by anthropogenic activities, eutrophication has become a global issue. This study analyzed radium isotopes and nutrient data to evaluate the influence of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) on potential eutrophication in Liaodong Bay (LDB). The study found that groundwater had higher concentrations of dissolved inorganic nitrogen, phosphorous, and silicate compared to seawater and river water. The study also highlighted that SGD is a significant source of nutrients, contributing a large proportion of nutrient inputs to LDB.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Meng Zhang, Qingyuan Lu, Dawei Wang, Dongsheng Ding, Zhengguo Cui, Honghua Shi
Summary: The nutrient status in Laizhou Bay has changed due to anthropogenic activities and climate change, leading to environmental problems such as eutrophication, organic pollution, and red tides. Research data and cruises conducted in 2021 show that the bay has shifted from nitrogen limitation to phosphorus limitation over the past 40-60 years. Economic development, phytoplankton absorption, and bottom mineral release are factors that affect the content and distribution of nutrients in the bay.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guirong He, Qibin Lao, Guangzhe Jin, Qingmei Zhu, Fajin Chen
Summary: Despite efforts to reduce nutrient loads and environmental damages, coastal eutrophication remains a persistent crisis. This study analyzed seasonal nutrients and parameters over a 30-year period to assess the impact of rapid economic development on eutrophication in Zhanjiang Bay. The results showed that eutrophication was significantly higher in the upper bay, with terrestrial input and weak hydrological conditions being the main contributors. Eutrophication was also more severe in rainy seasons due to nitrogen and phosphorus discharge. Long-term trends indicated an increase in eutrophication, primarily driven by phosphate discharge from industrial factories.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michiyo Yamamoto-Kawai, Soichiro Ito, Haruko Kurihara, Jota Kanda
Summary: The study investigated seasonal and interannual variabilities in the partial pressure of CO2 (pCO(2)), pH, and calcium carbonate saturation state (omega) in Tokyo Bay, Japan, finding that these parameters vary significantly in surface and bottom waters due to various factors such as photosynthesis, respiration, warming/cooling, and freshwater input. Anoxic conditions in the bottom waters caused calcium carbonate undersaturation, suggesting that de-eutrophication can help slow down ocean acidification in Tokyo Bay.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Gisela Mandali Figueiredo, Antonio Joao Malafaia Peixoto, Ayrton do Ramo Brito, Paulo Cesar Paiva, Nivea Karina Silva
Summary: Assemblage descriptors have been used to assess benthic health and ecosystems functioning in Guanabara Bay. The dominant species in shallow and inner areas results in low species and trophic group diversities. The high organic matter content and low oxygen levels contribute to poor ecological status in these areas. However, the presence of marine water intrusions improves habitat quality and species richness in the upper estuary. The Central Channel region has higher species diversity but also shows high levels of microplastics, increasing the chances of species mistaking them for food.
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yiping Lai, Zhenzhen Jia, Zhuoting Xie, Shiyu Li, Jiatang Hu
Summary: This study investigated the changes in dissolved oxygen, nutrients, chemical oxygen demand, and chlorophyll a along Shiziyang Bay, aiming to understand the underlying causes of hypoxia. The results showed that intensified eutrophication and increased algal blooms contributed to low-oxygen conditions, despite the reduction in pollutant discharges. It was also found that primary oxygen-consuming substances shifted from external inputs to in-situ phytoplankton production. Moreover, the decline in sediment loads was speculated to improve light conditions and promote phytoplankton proliferation, exacerbating eutrophication.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alex da Silva de Freitas, Ana Dalva de Oliveira Santos, Louise da Cruz Felix, Rejany Ferreira dos Santos, Daniele Maia Bila, Valquiria Maria de Carvalho Aguiar, Estefan Monteiro da Fonseca, Jose Antonio Baptista Neto
Summary: This study analyzed the surface sediment of Niteroi Harbour and found that the pseudototal trace metal content was far above the background value of Guanabara Bay, indicating high pollution rate. Therefore, it emphasizes the need for stricter monitoring of harbours.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jibiao Zhang, Miaojian Fu, Peng Zhang, Dong Sun, Demeng Peng
Summary: This study aimed to explore the nutrients and carbon interactions in the spring algal bloom of urban Jinsha Bay (JSB) coastal water. The results showed that the average concentration of total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and dissolved silicon in coastal water was high, indicating the presence of nutrient sources from land. The average concentration of total dissolved carbon, dissolved inorganic carbon, and organic carbon in JSB was also high, mainly derived from marine sources. The dominant species during the spring algal bloom were Phaeocystis globosa and Nitzschia closterium. The study revealed the interactions between nutrients and carbon in the development of spring algal bloom, which has implications for understanding the biogeochemical cycle and mitigation of algal blooms in the future.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yet Yin Hee, Keith Weston, Suhaimi Suratman, Mohd Fadzil Akhir, Mohd Talib Latif, Sudheesh Valliyodan
Summary: A study was conducted in Brunei Bay, northwest Borneo, to understand the causes of low dissolved oxygen. The study found that hypoxia was widespread in the bottom waters during the monsoonal dry season, but less extensive during the wet season. The hypoxia in the dry season was primarily caused by riverine nutrient input and subsequent decomposition, while the wet season had less hypoxia due to reduced coastal primary production, intrusion of oxygen-rich water from the South China Sea, and increased advection of phytoplankton biomass out of the bay through horizontal flushing.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yet Yin Hee, Keith Weston, Suhaimi Suratman, Mohd Fadzil Akhir, Mohd Talib Latif, Sudheesh Valliyodan
Summary: This study aims to understand the causes of low dissolved oxygen in Brunei Bay, northwest Borneo. It found that riverine nutrient input from the Padas river led to widespread hypoxia in bottom waters during the dry season. However, in the wet season, hypoxia was less extensive due to reduced coastal primary production, intrusion of oxygen-rich water from the South China Sea, and increased advection of phytoplankton biomass out of the bay.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Taisa Camila Silveira Souza, Marcelo Araujo Carvalho, Javier Helenes Escamilla, Cintia Ferreira Barreto, Alex da Silva Freitas, Cleverson Guizan Silva, Jose Antonio Baptista Neto
PALAEOGEOGRAPHY PALAEOCLIMATOLOGY PALAEOECOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Alex da Silva de Freitas, Javier Helenes Escamilla, Cintia Ferreira Barreto, Alex Cardoso Bastos, Estefan Monteiro da Fonseca, Jose Antonio Baptista Neto
Article
Ecology
Michele Fernandes, Estefan Monteiro da Fonseca, Leonardo da Silva Lima, Susanna Eleonora Sichel, Jessica de Freitas Delgado, Thulio Righeti Correa, Valquiria Maria de Carvalho Aguiar, Jose Antonio Baptista Neto
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Valquiria Maria de Carvalho Aguiar, Jose Antonio Baptista Neto, Valeria da Silva Quaresma, Alex Cardoso Bastos, Joao Pedro Moreno de Athayde
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Article
Oceanography
E. M. Fonseca, J. R. Fernandes, L. S. Lima, J. Delgado, T. R. Correa, P. M. S. Costa, J. A. Baptista Neto, V. M. C. Aguiar
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Article
Geography, Physical
Cintia Ferreira Barreto, Alex da Silva de Freitas, Taisa Camila Silveira de Souza, Mauro Bevilacqua de Toledo, Ana Luiza Spadano Albuquerque, Jose Antonio Baptista Neto, Estefan Monteiro da Fonseca, Cleverson Guizan Silva
Summary: The reconstruction of vegetation history, climate, and oceanic dynamics in Southeastern Brazil for the last 7.4 cal ka BP suggests drier conditions than currently observed, with the presence of rainforests dating back to 7.4 cal ka BP. The analysis of marine core samples indicates a shift towards less humid climatic conditions near the base of the PI zone. Additionally, an increase in rainfall around 4.6 cal ka BP likely contributed to the expansion of vegetation in the region.
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Ecology
R. M. Amorim, J. de F. Delgado, J. A. Baptista Neto, M. A. C. C. Crapez, C. S. Fernandez, O. A. E. Negrello Filho, E. M. Fonseca
REGIONAL STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
K. S. Vieira, M. A. C. Crapez, L. S. Lima, J. F. Delgado, E. B. C. C. Brito, E. M. Fonseca, J. A. Baptista Neto, V. M. C. Aguiar
Summary: The mussel Perna perna was used to investigate metal pollution in Vitoria Bay's estuarine area, revealing that dissolved Cd, Pb, Cu, Ni, and Fe concentrations exceeded legal limits in the water column, while Cr and As concentrations in the mussels did not comply with Brazilian regulations. Overall, the study showed that consumption of mussels from the area poses health risk due to elevated levels of iron and arsenic.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Christine C. Gaylarde, Jose Antonio Baptista Neto, Estefan Monteiro da Fonseca
Summary: Paint particles are a underestimated part of marine microplastic pollution, originating mainly from shipping and boating activities, road markings, and external surfaces of buildings, especially antifouling paints used on commercial vessels and leisure boats.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Christine C. Gaylarde, Jose Antonio Baptista Neto, Estefan Monteiro da Fonseca
Summary: The article summarizes the research on the impact of nanoplastics, pointing out that there are currently no suitable standard methods to determine the concentrations and chemical composition of these particles in aquatic systems, and the fate and impact of nanoplastics in the aquatic environment have not been fully explored.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Khaue Silva Vieira, Jose Antonio Baptista Neto, Miriam Araujo Carlos Crapez, Christine Gaylarde, Bruno da Silva Pierri, Miguel Saldana-Serrano, Afonso Celso Dias Bainy, Diego Jose Nogueira, Estefan Monteiro Fonseca
Summary: The study found high levels of heavy metals and microplastic particles in oysters from the Paranagu?a Estuarine System. While microplastics were present in oysters from all sampled locations, there was no demonstrated direct relationship between microplastics and heavy metals, indicating that microplastic particles may not be the main route for heavy metal contamination of oysters in the system.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Alex da Silva de Freitas, Cintia Ferreira Barreto, Rafael Cuellar de Oliveira E Silva, Gilberto Tavares de Macedo Dias, Jose Antonio Baptista Neto
Summary: The research revealed that during the Holocene period, the vegetation on Ilha Grande was mainly comprised of Atlantic Forest, maintaining humid conditions during the highstand of sea level around 5200 years ago. Additionally, after the subsequent drop in sea level, pollen accumulation and diversity increased, while an increase in charcoal particles accumulation between approximately 3700 and 3000 years ago may be linked to human activity at the archaeological site.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jessica de Freitas Delgado, Valquiria M. C. Aguiar, Leonardo S. Lima, Jose Antonio Baptista Neto, Estefan Monteiro da Fonseca
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of bottom sediments in 32 stations at Santos Estuarine Channel, which is home to a main international port in South America and the most important petrochemical and metallurgical area in Brazil. The evaluation was done using contamination (mC(d)), ecological (PEI, SQG-Q, PLI), and geoaccumulation (I-geo) indices. The results showed phosphorus enrichment, extreme contamination of trace metals and As, and a moderate impact on benthic biota. These findings can be used to develop monitoring guidelines for anthropogenic activities in the harbor area.
SOIL & SEDIMENT CONTAMINATION
(2023)
Article
Management
Patricia Gloriza Fernandes, Jose Antonio Baptista Neto, Khaue Silva Vieira, Marcelo Pompermayer de Almeida, Thulio Righeti Correa, Jessica de Freitas Delgado, Estefan Monteiro da Fonseca
Article
Management
Jose Antonio Baptista Neto, Christine Gaylarde, Iwona Beech, Bernard J. Smith, John J. McAlister
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)