Article
Engineering, Marine
Huy Quang Tran, David Provis, Alexander Babanin
Summary: This study focuses on the hydrodynamic climate of Port Phillip Bay (PPB) in Victoria, Australia, using long-term simulations and a wave-current coupling system. The study investigates water levels, waves, and currents in PPB, with findings indicating similarities in tidal and extreme sea levels, seasonality affecting wave direction, and tidal currents dominating flow movements. Extreme wind-driven currents were found to reach above 0.5 m/s in certain areas of the bay.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hao Shen, Damien Nzabanita, Chantel Foord, Stephen Grist, Dayanthi Nugegoda
Summary: Mussels collected from coastal sites in Port Phillip Bay, Australia were analyzed for the presence of PAHs, PCBs, and OCPs. Metabolomics analysis using GC-MS was performed on mantle tissues of the mussels to investigate metabolic variations. The results showed high accumulation of low-molecular-weight PAHs in the mussels, while high body burdens of PCBs and OCPs were only found in mussels from the site close to the river mouth. The accumulation of PAHs was correlated with certain metabolic pathways, but no correlations were found for PCBs and OCPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sarah E. Janssen, Christopher J. Kotalik, Collin A. Eagles-Smith, Gale B. Beaubien, Joel C. Hoffman, Greg Peterson, Marc A. Mills, David M. Walters
Summary: The transfer of aquatic contaminants, specifically mercury, to terrestrial animals through shoreline spiders has been studied, but there are still uncertainties regarding the estimation of mercury sources. This study collected spiders and aquatic insect larvae from different habitats to examine the transfer of mercury. The results showed a connection between benthic mercury sources and the aquatic food web, and highlighted the importance of selecting appropriate spider taxa for mercury monitoring efforts.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adam D. Morris, Birgit M. Braune, Mary Gamberg, Jason Stow, Jason O'Brien, Robert J. Letcher
Summary: Temporal trends of mercury in Arctic wildlife are inconsistent and often insignificant. Weather and climate factors are related to mercury concentrations. This study compared time series of mercury concentrations in different species and found relationships with sea ice conditions, precipitation levels, and time-lagged Arctic and/or North Atlantic Oscillation indices.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Jalali, Justin D. Bell, Harry K. Gorfine, Simon Conron, Khageswor Giri
Summary: Recreational fishing is a popular and economically important activity in Australia, with Port Phillip Bay in Victoria being a key marine recreational fishing area. Analyzing data from boat-based surveys over a 10-year period revealed differences in travel distances between regions and target species. Most anglers reside near PPB, but some travel long distances across the State, particularly when targeting snapper. This study highlights the importance of spatially explicit approaches in informing fisheries management and understanding angler travel patterns.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Brian J. Tornabene, Blake R. Hossack, Brian J. Halstead, Collin A. Eagles-Smith, Michael J. Adams, Adam R. Backlin, Adrianne B. Brand, Colleen S. Emery, Robert N. Fisher, Jill Fleming, Brad M. Glorioso, Daniel A. Grear, Evan H. Campbell Grant, Patrick M. Kleeman, David A. W. Miller, Erin Muths, Christopher A. Pearl, Jennifer C. Rowe, Caitlin T. Rumrill, J. Hardin Waddle, Megan E. Winzeler, Kelly L. Smalling
Summary: This study conducted a sampling survey on 26 amphibian populations across multiple states in the United States and found that methylmercury contamination is widespread, with significant variation in concentrations among different sites. The accumulation of methylmercury in amphibians is strongly associated with life history traits such as size, sex, and species type. The study also revealed that the concentration of total mercury in dragonflies can serve as a reliable indicator of methylmercury bioaccumulation in amphibians, while the concentration in sediment is not a good predictor.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
D. Frankel, D. C. Thomas, R. Kurpiel, C. Spry, J. Tumney, L. Becerra-Valdivia, Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corp
Summary: Evidence from bay floor channelling, seismic surveys and core dating suggests that Port Phillip Bay experienced a period of drying out between 2800 and 1000 cal. yr BP due to sandbar blockage. The examination of radiocarbon ages from Aboriginal shell middens supports this model, showing continuous marine resource use by Bunurong people for the past 6000 years south of Rosebud. The refilling of the bay in the last millennium led to the exploitation of marine resources in the northern areas.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF EARTH SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Corey A. Clatterbuck, Rebecca L. Lewison, Rachael A. Orben, Joshua T. Ackerman, Leigh G. Torres, Robert M. Suryan, Pete Warzybok, Jaime Jahncke, Scott A. Shaffer
Summary: The study found that foraging habitat, sex, and fidelity may impact blood mercury concentrations in western gulls, with gulls primarily foraging in ocean or coastal habitats exhibiting higher mercury concentrations. Fidelity and sex were not significantly associated with gull blood mercury concentrations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luana Barbosa Seixas, Carlos Adam Conte-Junior, Alejandra Filippo Gonzalez Neves dos Santos
Summary: The study aimed to analyze the impact of mercury concentration on the fluctuating asymmetry (FA) of the Corocoro grunt Orthopristis ruber in a eutrophicated bay in Southeast Brazil. The results showed no significant influence of THg on FA, but there were significant differences in THg levels between the two areas. The higher THg levels in Vermelha Beach may be due to hydrodynamic factors increasing the bioavailability of THg from sediment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Dhavalkumar Varagiya, Bharat Jethva, Devang Pandya
Summary: The study analyzed 22 publications from eight Asian countries and found that waterfowl are contaminated with various heavy metals. The contamination levels vary among different species.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Jin Liu, Alberto Meucci, Qingxiang Liu, Alexander Babanin, Daniel Ierodiaconou, Ian R. Young
Summary: A high-resolution third-generation wave model, WAVEWATCH III, was used to study the wave climate in Bass Strait and South-East Australia. The model results were validated against coastal buoys and showed an overall agreement. The study found that significant wave height has increased by approximately 5% over a 40-year period and a slight counterclockwise rotation of peak wave direction has occurred. Seasonal variations show higher wave height in winter compared to summer, driven by Southern Ocean swell. The Southern Annular Mode is found to be correlated with wave conditions during autumn and winter.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liz Nunes da Costa, Tatiane Pereira Xavier Nascimento, Yasmina Shah Esmaeili, Patricia Luciano Mancini
Summary: A comparison between collection method (CM) and photography method (PM) in measuring litter in brown booby nests showed that CM recorded more litter items than PM, with significant differences in the variety and overall composition of litter items.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Melissa L. Grunst, Andrea S. Grunst, David Gremillet, Akiko Kato, Sophie Gentes, Jerome Fort
Summary: Climate change affects the thermoregulation of Arctic seabirds, particularly the little auk, due to changing weather conditions and loss of sea ice. This study found that the body temperature of little auks varies with different behaviors and weather conditions, and the loss of sea ice may pose challenges to their thermoregulation and energy expenditure during foraging trips at sea.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Boye Zhou, Christopher Watson, Jack Beardsley, Benoit Legresy, Matt A. King
Summary: In preparation for the SWOT mission, a buoy array was developed to accurately observe sea surface height, wave information, and tropospheric delay. The trials conducted in Bass Strait showed that the new buoys were working with similar precision to the previous design. The buoy array demonstrated the ability to observe oceanographic and meteorological phenomena along the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich ground track.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sujing Wang, Na Zheng, Siyu Sun, Qirui An, Pengyang Li, Xiaoqian Li, Zimeng Li, Wenhui Zhang
Summary: This study analyzed the concentrations of six trace metals in marine fish from Liaodong Bay, China, and evaluated the impact of fish consumption on human health. It found that some fish species posed high health risks and suggested a decrease in metal pollution in the bay.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hao Shen, Dayanthi Nugegoda
Summary: An improved microcontroller-based device for real-time biomonitoring of mussel behaviour was introduced, using open source Arduino platforms and sensors to record cardiac activities and valve movements. The device was found to be low-cost, high throughput and portable, with potential to measure behavioural responses of mussels and bivalves to environmental contaminants like Cu2+ and microplastics.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Ecology
Megan L. Grant, Alexander L. Bond, Jennifer L. Lavers
Summary: Seabirds play an integral role in connecting marine and terrestrial environments by transporting nutrients and pollutants. The deposition of guano and other inputs from seabirds significantly increases nutrient levels in soil, but can also have negative impacts. Research on pollutant transfer is limited, with a focus on toxic metals. Geographical and data limitations restrict the extent of studies. The loss of seabird populations will have implications for nutrient cycling at local and global scales, but the specific consequences are unknown.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Anthropology
Jennifer L. Lavers, Genevieve R. Carey, David R. Guilfoyle, Ron Reynolds
Summary: This study investigates the frequency and severity of bushfires on seabird breeding islands in Western Australia, with a focus on the 2020 fire on Figure of Eight Island in the Recherche Archipelago. The lack of historical surveys limits the ability to quantify the number of shearwaters lost in this event, but available data suggest that thousands of birds die due to burning every one or two years across the Archipelago. The study also highlights the low occupancy and density of shearwater burrows post-burn, with minimal evidence of recovery after 23 months. The researchers discuss the potential for an adaptive, community-based program to reinstate collaborative, cultural methods of fire management and monitoring on seabird breeding islands in Australia.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Karli A. Mylius, Jennifer L. Lavers, Eric J. Woehler, Thomas Rodemann, Bianca C. Keys, Jack Rivers-Auty
Summary: Coastlines, including estuaries, mudflats, and beaches, are highly vulnerable to plastic pollution. This study investigated the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in two shorebird species and their surrounding sediments in Tasmania. It was found that both the birds and sediments contained plastic particles, with higher abundance in the hooded plover species. The study emphasizes the need for accurate techniques in quantifying small plastic particles and raises awareness of the significant amount of small plastics missed by standard analysis tools.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bianca C. Keys, Megan L. Grant, Thomas Rodemann, Karli A. Mylius, Terry L. Pinfold, Jack Rivers-Auty, Jennifer L. Lavers
Summary: By using flow cytometry and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, researchers have successfully detected plastic particles ingested by two Australian seabird species, providing baseline data for further study.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel J. Willems, Anupama Kumar, Dayanthi Nugegoda
Summary: The 96-h acute toxicity of barium (Ba2+), o-cresol, and sodium chloride (NaCl) to Paratya australiensis was assessed in single, binary, and ternary combinations, and three biochemical assays were conducted to evaluate their toxic effects. The results showed that o-cresol had the highest mortality rate, followed by NaCl and Ba2+. The combined exposures of the toxicants resulted in more than additive effects, with the ternary combinations showing highly synergistic interactions. There were no significant enzyme activity trends observed in both individual and mixture exposures.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Golam Kibria, Robert Stark, Dayanthi Nugegoda, Rudolf Wu
Summary: This study examines the feasibility of using artificial mussels as a replacement for live mussels in monitoring heavy metals in aquatic systems. The results show that artificial mussels do not show preference in metal accumulation and can be a reliable tool for assessing heavy metal risks.
AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hao Shen, Damien Nzabanita, Georgia M. Sinclair, Hung Vu, Stephen Grist, Dayanthi Nugegoda, Sara M. Long
Summary: Amphipods are widely distributed in aquatic environments and play an important role in nutrient cycling, making them ideal indicators for biomonitoring and ecotoxicological studies. In this study, marine amphipods were exposed to copper, pyrene, and their mixtures for different durations, and changes in polar metabolites were assessed using GC-MS-based untargeted metabolomics. Limited metabolite changes were observed for single exposures, while mixtures had a greater impact on metabolites. The results highlight the sensitivity of metabolomics in assessing the effects of low concentrations of chemicals compared to traditional ecotoxicological endpoints.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
J. L. Lavers, A. L. Bond
Summary: Marine systems are facing increasing pressure from human activities, and the deteriorating condition of seabird populations suggests a tipping point has been reached. A study on Lord Howe Island found that the body condition of Flesh-footed Shearwater fledglings has declined over time, particularly in beach-washed birds. The decline in culmen and head + bill length was 0.17 and 0.23 mm/year, respectively, and body mass declined by 16.1 g/year. The high number of fledglings with a weight below 400 g indicates a significant decrease in survival rates after leaving the island.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Jennifer L. Lavers, Alexander L. Bond
Summary: Many seabirds ingest pumice stones for digestion purposes, but the impact on chick growth and its relationship with ingested plastics have not been studied. In this research, the amount of ingested pumice was analyzed in Flesh-footed and Wedge-tailed Shearwaters from Lord Howe Island. The results showed a positive correlation between pumice and plastic ingestion in Flesh-footed Shearwaters, indicating the potential influence of pumice on plastic ingestion.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Damien Nzabanita, Jordan O. Hampton, Simon D. Toop, Andrew J. Bengsen, Aaron J. Specht, Jason S. Flesch, Jasmin Hufschmid, Dayanthi Nugegoda
Summary: There is a growing recognition worldwide about the threat of toxic lead to wildlife and humans. This study aimed to estimate contemporary lead exposure in Australian waterfowl by measuring bone lead concentrations in Pacific black ducks. The use of portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF) showed that lead exposure levels in these ducks have significantly decreased compared to historical studies from the 1990s, indicating the effectiveness of the lead shot ban in reducing lead exposure in waterfowl.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
J. L. Lavers, L. Dicks, M. R. Dicks, A. Finger
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Joseph Razzell Hollis, Gabrielle Henderson, Jennifer L. Lavers, Edward Rea, Valeriya Komyakova, Alexander L. Bond
Summary: This study introduces a new method for standardized photography of marine plastics and utilizes automated image analysis to detect and measure size, shape, and color. The method was successfully tested on wildlife and achieved reliable results.
METHODS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Daniel J. Willems, Anupama Kumar, Thao V. Nguyen, David J. Beale, Dayanthi Nugegoda
Summary: This study investigates the impact of shale gas hydraulic fracturing flowback waters on aquatic ecosystems using a multi-disciplinary approach. The results indicate that the wastewater has effects on the reproduction and metabolism of water fleas, highlighting the importance of considering multiple lines of evidence in decision-making and management practices for safeguarding the environment and its inhabitants.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hao Shen, Damien Nzabanita, Stephen Grist, Ana Miranda, Sara M. Long, Dayanthi Nugegoda
Summary: Study on the effects of exposure to trace metal mixtures in wild Mediterranean mussels revealed continuous increase in body burdens of Cu and Pb throughout the exposure period, while Zn accumulation reached a plateau after day 10 in the whole body and gills. Metabolomics analysis indicated that multiple metabolites were down-regulated and multiple metabolic pathways possibly interrupted by the exposure to the mixture of trace metals.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(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)
