Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuxuan Gao, Lei Wang, Xiansheng Zhang, Chenfei Shi, Lili Ma, Xinhou Zhang, Guoxiang Wang
Summary: In this study, the toxicity of three chlorinated organophosphate esters (Cl-OPEs) on earthworms was investigated using biochemical indicators, transcriptomics, and metabolomics. The results showed immune defense response, neurotoxicity, and metabolic disruption induced by Cl-OPEs. TCPP and TDCPP were found to be more toxic to earthworms compared to TCEP.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naiara Klopertanz, Martin Amestoy, Sergio Abate, Marina Winter
Summary: While the impact of plastic debris in Argentina has increased significantly in recent years, evidence of ingestion of such debris remains relatively low compared to other regions. This study found that one Great Grebe had ingested a single macroplastic piece, a yellow elastic band.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ki-Baek Nam, Miran Kim, Mi-Jin Hong, Young Soo Kwon
Summary: The study investigated plastic ingestion in seabirds on the Korean Peninsula and found that Swinhoe?s storm petrels had the highest frequency of plastic ingestion, mainly of microplastics predominantly made up of user plastics. This is the first report quantifying plastic ingestion in seabirds on the Korean Peninsula and in the broader East Asian Seas area.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Henri Vahabi, Fouad Laoutid, Mehrshad Mehrpouya, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Philippe Dubois
Summary: This review paper focuses on recent developments in flame retardant polymer materials, with a particular emphasis on qualitative and quantitative analyses of their flame retardant properties. It also highlights advancements in designing precise structures through innovative technologies and the flame retardancy performances of 3D printing. The strategies driving innovative flame retardant polymer materials and 3D printing technology are approaching a practical juncture in the near future.
MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING R-REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Raqueline Monteiro, Ryan Andrades, Eurico Noleto-Filho, Tamyris Pegado, Leonardo Morais, Myckey Gonsalves, Robson Santos, Alice Sbrana, Simone Franceschini, Marcelo O. Soares, Tommaso Russo, Tommaso Giarrizzo
Summary: Plastics are widely used but their ingestion has adverse effects on the environment. Unfortunately, relevant studies are often inaccessible. The GLOVE database aims to improve data accessibility and provide scientific support for addressing plastic pollution.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Javier Lenzi, Fiorella Bresesti, Juan Pablo Lozoya, Barbara De Feo, Evelyn Krojmal, Gissell Lacerot, Christina Braun, Franco Teixeira de Mello
Summary: This study characterized the diet and debris ingestion of skuas in the Antarctic region using pellet analysis. It compared the habits of two skua species and found that their diets were generalist and opportunistic. The study also suggested that brown skuas did not displace south polar skuas from penguin breeding colonies. The results highlight the importance of addressing local anthropogenic sources of debris for mitigation efforts.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mi Jang, Won Joon Shim, Gi Myung Han, Youna Cho, Sang Hee Hong
Summary: Plastic debris can serve as a significant source of hazardous chemicals in the ocean, and its role in the environment is still not fully understood. A comprehensive field study comparing highly contaminated and non-contaminated islands revealed that stranded plastics play a crucial role in the bioaccumulation of plastic additives in marine debris-contaminated areas. This study provides the first field evidence that plastic debris movement in the ocean contributes to the dispersal of plastic additives to pristine waters.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrew Turner
Summary: This study characterized fragments of EPS and XPS retrieved from three beaches in southwest England using XRF spectrometry. Variable concentrations of metal elements and oxides were found, indicating the influence of manufacturing processes and environmental factors. The research suggests that EPS and XPS can act as both sources and sinks of contaminants in the marine environment, warranting further investigation.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qifan Liu, Li Li, Xianming Zhang, Amandeep Saini, Wenlong Li, Hayley Hung, Chunyan Hao, Kun Li, Patrick Lee, Jeremy J. B. Wentzell, Chunyan Huo, Shao-Meng Li, Tom Harner, John Liggio
Summary: Commercial chemicals are widely used in urban centers worldwide, potentially posing a risk to 4.2 billion people. Assessments of harmful chemicals are based on their environmental persistence and toxic properties, but existing regulations lack consideration for the transformation products in the atmosphere.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qifan Liu, Runzeng Liu, Xianming Zhang, Wenlong Li, Tom Harner, Amandeep Saini, Hanyang Liu, Fange Yue, Lixi Zeng, Ying Zhu, Changyue Xing, Li Li, Patrick Lee, Shengrui Tong, Weigang Wang, Maofa Ge, Jianjun Wang, Xiaoguo Wu, Cassandra Johannessen, John Liggio, Shao-Meng Li, Hayley Hung, Zhouging Xie, Scott A. Mabury, Jonathan P. D. Abbatt
Summary: This article introduces the widespread use of Organophosphate esters (OPEs) and their potential hazards to ecosystems and human health, stating that existing regulations may be insufficient to control OPE pollution, and emphasizing the need for more comprehensive policies to address this issue.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katrin Vorkamp, Argelia Castano, Jean-Philippe Antignac, Luis D. Boada, Enrique Cequier, Adrian Covaci, Marta Esteban Lopez, Line S. Haug, Monika Kasper-Sonnenberg, Holger M. Koch, Octavio Perez Luzardo, Agnese Osite, Loic Rambaud, Maria-Teresa Pinorini, Gabriele Sabbioni, Cathrine Thomsen
Summary: The major purpose of human biomonitoring is to map and assess human exposure to chemicals. The European initiative HBM4EU has prioritized seven substance groups and two metals. Suitable biomarkers, human matrices, and analytical methods were selected based on scientific literature for each substance group or metal to work towards comparable European-wide data.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bum Gun Kwon, Bing Yan
Summary: Styrene oligomers (SOs) are predicted to be more toxic than BPA and SM to aquatic and terrestrial organisms in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial environments. The biodegradability of SOs is slow in the environment, and most SOs are more likely to be decomposed by hydroxyl radicals than ozone in the atmosphere. This study contributes to understanding the aquatic toxicity and fate of ubiquitous SOs in the environment.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fadi Yaghmour, Marwa Al Bousi, Halima Al Naqbi, Brendan Whittington-Jones, Clara Jimena Rodriguez-Zarate
Summary: The study found that both green sea turtles and loggerhead sea turtles stranded along the eastern coast of the Sharjah Emirate in the UAE frequently ingest high quantities of marine debris, especially plastics. Green sea turtles are more likely to ingest soft items like threads and sheets, while loggerheads are more likely to ingest hard items. Additionally, younger green sea turtles were found to ingest the greatest amount of marine debris based on quantity, frequency, and nature.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Linyan Zhu, Parvaneh Hajeb, Patrik Fauser, Katrin Vorkamp
Summary: Several widely used chemicals have been identified as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which may pose a potential risk to humans. This study reviewed the occurrence of these EDCs in indoor dust and their resulting human exposure. While some banned or restricted EDCs are still detected in indoor dust, new alternatives of EDCs have also been found. The study highlights the importance of indoor dust as a significant pathway for human exposure to EDCs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessie P. Buckley, Jordan R. Kuiper, Deborah H. Bennett, Emily S. Barrett, Tracy Bastain, Carrie Breton, Sridhar Chinthakindi, Anne L. Dunlop, Shohreh F. Farzan, Julie B. Herbstman, Margaret R. Karagas, Carmen J. Marsit, John D. Meeker, Rachel Morello-Frosch, Thomas G. O'Connor, Megan E. Romano, Susan Schantz, Rebecca J. Schmidt, Deborah J. Watkins, Hongkai Zhu, Edo D. Pellizzari, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Tracey J. Woodruff
Summary: Prenatal chemical exposures can affect maternal and child health, but routine biomonitoring does not cover many industrial chemicals. A study of 171 pregnant women in the US and Puerto Rico found widespread exposures to both common and understudied chemicals in this diverse population, with higher concentrations of certain chemicals in Hispanic women.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
T. Deguchi, F. Sato, M. Eda, H. Izumi, H. Suzuki, R. M. Suryan, E. W. Lance, H. Hasegawa, K. Ozaki
ANIMAL CONSERVATION
(2017)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Rachael A. Orben, Amelia J. O'Connor, Robert M. Suryan, Kiyoaki Ozaki, Fumio Sato, Tomohiro Deguchi
ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rei Yamashita, Hideshige Takada, Arisa Nakazawa, Akinori Takahashi, Motohiro Ito, Takashi Yamamoto, Yuuki Y. Watanabe, Nobuo Kokubun, Katsufumi Sato, Sarah Wanless, Francis Daunt, David Hyrenbach, Michelle Hester, Tomohiro Deguchi, Bungo Nishizawa, Akiko Shoji, Yutaka Watanuki
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Ornithology
Kentaro Kazama, Tomoko Harada, Tomohiro Deguchi, Hajime Suzuki, Yutaka Watanuki
ORNITHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kosuke Tanaka, Hideshige Takada, Yoshinori Ikenaka, Shouta M. M. Nakayama, Mayumi Ishizuka
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kosuke Tanaka, Yutaka Watanuki, Hideshige Takada, Mayumi Ishizuka, Rei Yamashita, Mami Kazama, Nagako Hiki, Fumika Kashiwada, Kaoruko Mizukawa, Hazuki Mizukawa, David Hyrenbach, Michelle Hester, Yoshinori Ikenaka, Shouta M. M. Nakayama
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bee Geok Yeo, Hideshige Takada, Rei Yamashita, Yohei Okazaki, Keiichi Uchida, Tadashi Tokai, Kosuke Tanaka, Nicole Trenholm
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2020)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Rachael A. Orben, Josh Adams, Michelle Hester, Scott A. Shaffer, Robert M. Suryan, Tomohiro Deguchi, Kiyoaki Ozaki, Fumio Sato, Lindsay C. Young, Corey Clatterbuck, Melinda G. Conners, David A. Kroodsma, Leigh G. Torres
Summary: Understanding the associations between albatrosses and fishing vessels in the North Pacific Ocean helps identify contributing factors of high-risk interactions that could lead to bycatch, providing valuable insights for ocean management and predator conservation. Utilizing Global Fishing Watch data and algorithms, the study reveals specific species-fisheries insights and highlights the importance of spatio-temporal patterns, vessel specific attributes, and predator behaviors associated with fishing vessel encounters.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kosuke Tanaka, Yusuke Takahashi, Hidetoshi Kuramochi, Masahiro Osako, Shunsuke Tanaka, Go Suzuki
Summary: This study developed a method for preparing nanoplastic particles with properties similar to commercial polymers, which can be used as standard nanoplastic particles. This will facilitate quantification of nanoplastic concentrations in the environment and toxicity tests.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Tomohiro Deguchi, Yoshito Ohsako, Shiro Sagawa, Yasuo Ezaki
Summary: Species restoration through reintroduction and reinforcement is considered effective but has a high failure rate. Dispersal behavior is a key factor in determining the success of reintroduction. This study investigated the population and dispersal pattern of the Oriental Stork in Japan, and identified factors affecting breeding success.
BIRD CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Ornithology
Mariko Senda, Tomohiro Deguchi, Shigemoto Komeda, Yoshimitsu Shigeta, Fumio Sato, Keiko Yoshiyasu, Noboru Nakamura, Naoki Tomita, Kiyoaki Ozaki
ORNITHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yukari Matsuguma, Hideshige Takada, Hidetoshi Kumata, Hirohide Kanke, Shigeaki Sakurai, Tokuma Suzuki, Maki Itoh, Yohei Okazaki, Ruchaya Boonyatumanond, Mohamad Pauzi Zakaria, Steven Weerts, Brent Newman
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2017)
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)