Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mostafa Morad, Taha F. Hassanein, Manal F. El-khadragy, Alaa Fehaid, Ola A. Habotta, Ahmed Abdel Moneim
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the different effects of copper oxide nanoparticles and ionic copper on the digestive glands and gills of mussels. The results show that both copper forms induce oxidative stress. Further research is needed to clarify the genotoxic and neurotoxic effects of copper oxide nanoparticles and ionic copper on freshwater mussels and other biota.
BIOSCIENCE REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
K. S. El-Gendy, A. F. Gad, M. A. Radwan
Summary: This review discusses the impact of different types of pollutants on land molluscs and emphasizes the importance of molluscs as model organisms for biomarker research. Physiological and behavioral endpoints play a key role in diagnosing environmental pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Magdalena Lopatek, Kinga Wieczorek, Jacek Osek
Summary: This study evaluated the microbiological contamination of raw bivalve molluscan shellfish available on the Polish market. It found that common pathogens including Salmonella spp., L. monocytogenes, V. parahaemolyticus, and S. aureus were frequently present and may exhibit antimicrobial resistance.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
R. Lopez-Alonso, O. Sanchez, I. Fernandez-Rodriguez, A. Arias
Summary: This study identified new bivalve species in the Bay of Biscay and analyzed their distribution. Depth was found to be the main factor influencing species distribution, while feeding strategy and substrate preference were not significant factors in bivalve zonation.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Federica Giacometti, Annalisa Pezzi, Giorgio Galletti, Marco Tamba, Giuseppe Merialdi, Silvia Piva, Andrea Serraino, Silva Rubini
Summary: The study investigated the antimicrobial resistance patterns of Salmonella and E. coli isolates from bivalve molluscs and water samples near Ferrara, Italy, finding high levels of resistance, with most resistant strains showing resistance to multiple antimicrobial agents.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Charlene Trestrail, Milanga Walpitagama, Ana Miranda, Dayanthi Nugegoda, Jeff Shimeta
Summary: The ingestion of microplastics affects the digestive enzyme activities of mussels, with polystyrene reducing certain carbohydrase activities and increasing others. High concentrations of microplastics can lead to a significant increase in total protease activity in mussels. Other digestive enzyme activities, such as laminarinase, lipases, and lipolytic esterases, remain unaffected by the presence of microplastics.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luis Carral, M. Isabel Lamas-Galdo, Jose Luis Mier Buenhombre, Juan Jose Cartelle Barros, Salvador Naya, Javier Tarrio-Saavedra
Summary: This study suggests an innovative approach to convert waste from bivalve mollusc production into artificial reefs, creating marine ecosystems in a sustainable way. The physical and chemical characteristics of the waste were analyzed, and specific concrete mixtures with bivalve shells were proposed.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Georgina Bramwell, Aaron G. Schultz, Craig D. H. Sherman, Mathieu Giraudeau, Frederic Thomas, Beata Ujvari, Antoine M. Dujon
Summary: Climate change affects marine environments by altering key parameters and may contribute to the emergence of ecosystem stressors such as infectious diseases like bivalve disseminated neoplasia. Understanding the interaction between climate change and disseminated neoplasia epidemiology is crucial for bivalve conservation efforts. Further research is needed to develop efficient diagnostic tools and to explore the potential effects changing climate has on disseminated neoplasia dynamics.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ilaria Marisa, Davide Asnicar, Valerio Matozzo, Alessandro Martucci, Livio Finos, Maria Gabriella Marin
Summary: The study found that exposure to FC60 led to increased oxidative stress in clams, significant changes in antioxidant enzyme activities in gills, and damage to lipids and proteins in digestive glands. FC60 accumulation was higher in digestive glands compared to gills, and haemolymph parameters were slightly affected by FC60 exposure. Overall, clam gills were identified as the target tissue for FC60 toxicity, with potential long-term consequences for the organism due to damage to lipids and proteins.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Bah Abba Tolba, Maria Teresa Tejedor-Junco, Mohmed Salem El Mahmoud Hamed, Angelo Santana-Del Pino, Hamoud Ould Brahim, Mohamed Lemine Cheikh Zamel, Ahmedou Mohamed Vadel Salihi
Summary: Mauritania became a lower-middle-income country in 2014, with economic development relying on fishing and mining. Fish is crucial for adequate nutrition, but the presence of foodborne hazards in fish is a major concern. This study evaluated the microbiological and biochemical properties of fresh sardines in Mauritania. Samples collected at landing sites generally met quality standards, but a significant proportion of samples from market sites exceeded permissible limits for microbiological parameters. Postharvest contamination was identified as the main health risk, highlighting the need for improvements in cold chain, market hygiene, and food safety training for vendors.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
S. Chinnadurai, K. Elavarasan, V. Geethalakshmi, V. Kripa, K. S. Mohamed
Summary: The effect of depuration on naturally contaminated tropical bivalve molluscs was investigated in this study. The elimination of fecal indicators and bacterial pathogens was influenced by temperature, salinity, and body-size of the animals. The research suggests that using a static depuration system at room temperature, a salinity range of 25-35 ps mu, and medium-sized bivalves is the optimum condition for producing microbiologically safe bivalves for live consumption within 36 hours.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Szczepan Mikolajczyk, Malgorzata Warenik-Bany, Marek Pajurek
Summary: This study investigates the concentrations of PCDD/Fs and DL-PCBs in six species of bivalve mollusc purchased on the Polish retail market. The risk to consumers was assessed and found to be low, indicating that consumption of these molluscs is unlikely to exceed the TWI.
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Damaso Angel Rubio-Vargas, Ciro Alberto de Oliveira Ribeiro, Francisco Filipak Neto, Alessandro Lick Cordeiro, Marta Margarete Cestari, Amanda Camara de Souza, Cesar de Castro Martins, Cleber Pinto da Silva, Sandro Xavier de Campos, Juan Ramon Esquivel Garcia, Maritana Mela Prodocimo
Summary: Urban sewage is a major source of contamination in aquatic systems, impacting the health of fish. Juvenile Oreochromis niloticus are susceptible to polluted waters from Iguacu River, making them a potential indicator species for water quality assessment.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Rodrigues, I. Pinto, F. Martins, N. Formigo, S. C. Antunes
Summary: The study evaluated the role of biochemical parameters in assessing ecological water reservoir quality using bioassays with Daphnia magna as the standard species. It found that biomarkers were more sensitive than bioassays and can therefore improve the sensitivity of the biomonitoring strategy. This work demonstrates the complementary nature of bioassays and biomarkers in identifying ecotoxicological effects in surface waters, particularly in challenging environments such as reservoirs.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Anna Madejska, Jacek Osek
Summary: This 4-year study analyzed 256 samples of 8 different mollusc species for marine biotoxins, and found that the majority of the samples purchased from Polish suppliers did not exceed permitted limits of biotoxin content. As a result, it was concluded that the raw bivalve molluscs tested in Poland were safe for consumers.
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Wanda Batista de Jesus, Suelen Rosana Sampaio de Oliveira, Ticianne de Sousa de Oliveira Mota Andrade, Jucimary Braga Machado Sousa, Debora Batista Pinheiro-Sousa, Debora Martins Silva Santos, William da Silva Cardoso, Raimunda Nonata Fortes Carvalho-Neta
LATIN AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AQUATIC RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andressa Isabela Ferreira da Silva, Selma Patricia Diniz Cantanhede, Jessica Oliveira Sousa, Renata Martins Lima, Neuton Silva-Souza, Raimunda Nonata Fortes Carvalho-Neta, Zafira da Silva de Almeida, Debora Martins Silva Santos, Alcina Vieira de Carvalho Neta, Ilka Marcia Ribeiro de Souza Serra, Ligia Tchaicka
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2020)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
W. B. Jesus, S. H. Soares, D. B. Pinheiro-Sousa, T. S. O. M. Andrade, S. R. S. Oliveira, F. S. Santos, D. M. S. Santos, R. N. F. Carvalho-Neta
ARQUIVO BRASILEIRO DE MEDICINA VETERINARIA E ZOOTECNIA
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eliane Braga Ribeiro, Katherine Saldanha Noleto, Suelen Rosana Sampaio de Oliveira, Wanda Batista de Jesus, Ilka Marcia Ribeiro de Sousa Serra, Zafira da Silva de Almeida, Ticianne de Sousa de Oliveira Mota Andrade, Romulo de Araujo Soares, Icaro Gomes Antonio, Debora Martins Silva Santos, Marianna Basso Jorge, Raimunda Nonata Fortes Carvalho Neta
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Debora Batista Pinheiro-Sousa, Samea Heloa da Costa Soares, Hetty Salvino Torres, Wanda Batista de Jesus, Suelen Rosana Sampaio de Oliveira, Wanderley Rodrigues Bastos, Ciro Alberto de Oliveira Ribeiro, Raimunda Nonata Fortes Carvalho-Neta
Summary: This study evaluated environmental quality at two sites in Sao Marcos Bay, Brazil, using a multibiomarker approach in the catfish Sciades herzbergii, detecting higher diffuse contaminations by trace elements and PAH in Porto Grande harbor compared to the reference area Ilha dos Caranguejos. Biological responses in catfish indicated adverse effects of pollutants through oxidative stress biomarkers and histopathological alterations, with contaminants correlated to the health status of the catfish S. herzbergii.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katherine Saldanha Noleto, Suelen Rosana Sampaio de Oliveira, Ione Marly Arouche Lima, Wanda Batista de Jesus, Jonatas da Silva Castro, Thiago Campos de Santana, Rayssa de Lima Cardoso, Marianna Basso Jorge, Debora Martins Silva Santos, Jose Ribamar de Souza Torres-Junior, Raimunda Nonata Fortes Carvalho Neta
Summary: This study aimed to compare biochemical and histological biomarkers in oysters to identify impacted areas in a Brazilian port region. Results showed changes in oyster enzyme activity, especially in the impacted area, more frequent histological changes in gills, and higher metal values, suggesting initial stress caused by contaminants in the port region.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wanda Batista de Jesus, Ticianne de Sousa de Oliveira Mota Andrade, Samea Heloa Soares, Debora Batista Pinheiro-Sousa, Suelen Rosana Sampaio de Oliveira, Hetty Salvino Torres, Gerson dos Santos Protazio, Deranilde Santana da Silva, Debora Martins Silva Santos, Alcina Vieira de Carvalho Neta, Laercio dos Anjos Benjamin, Raimunda Nonata Fortes Carvalho Neta
Summary: The study analyzed biomarkers and heavy metals in crabs from mangrove areas in the Amazonian northern coast of Brazil. It found that potential impacted areas showed high metal levels and elevated enzyme levels in crabs. Differences in histological characteristics and seasonal variations in size and weight of crabs were observed, suggesting varying levels of environmental stress and pollutants affecting their health.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
H. C. Viana, W. B. Jesus, S. K. L. Silva, M. B. Jorge, D. M. S. Santos, R. N. F. Carvalho Neta
Summary: The study evaluated the number of melanomacrophage centers in the livers of juveniles and adults of Sciades herzbergii from areas with different levels of contamination, revealing higher MMC counts in A2 adults and considerable values in A1 and A2 juveniles compared to A3. Use of hepatic MMCs as a biomarker of exposure to pollutants was found to be effective in differentiating areas with different levels of impacts.
ARQUIVO BRASILEIRO DE MEDICINA VETERINARIA E ZOOTECNIA
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Isa Rosete Mendes Araujo Nascimento, Ana Luiza Caldas Diniz, Yanna Leidy Ketley Fernandes Cruz, Alexandre Santana Azevedo, Rosana Sousa de Oliveira Pinho Azevedo, Debora Batista Pinheiro Sousa, Zafira da Silva de Almeida, Raimunda Nonata Fortes Carvalho Neta
Summary: This study evaluated the reproductive biology of Centropomus undecimalis in the Parnaiba Delta Environmental Protection Area, Brazil. The research found that female snooks showed positive allometric growth while males showed negative allometric growth. The species is capable of multiple spawning and exhibits reproductive peaks in February, May, and November.
BOLETIM DO INSTITUTO DE PESCA
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jadson Pinheiro Santos, Simone de Jesus Melo Almeida, Claryce Cunha Costa, Achilles Nina Santos Ferreira, Erivania Gomes Teixeira, Erick Cristofore Guimaraes, Pamella Silva de Brito, Felipe Polivanov Ottoni, Raimunda Nonata Fortes Carvalho-Neta
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate possible sperm alterations in tambaqui semen exposed to two different pesticide residues. The results indicate that tambaqui semen was sensitive to the process of exposure to pesticide residues, and can be used in biomonitoring analyzes of the aforementioned agricultural pesticides.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jadson Pinheiro Santos, Erick Cristofore Guimaraes, Edson Bortoletto Garciov-Filho, Pamella Silva de Brito, Danilo Francisco Correa Lopes, Marcelo Costa Andrade, Felipe Polivanov Ottoni, Luiz Jorge Bezerra da Silva Dias, Marcelo Rodrigues dos Anjos, Raimunda Nonata Fortes Carvalho-Neta, Luis Reginaldo Ribeiro Rodrigues, Marluce Aparecida Mattos de Paula Nogueira, Fernando Mayer Pelicice, Angelo Antonio Agostinho, Philip Martin Fearnside
Summary: Given the increasing fishing pressure in Brazil, the importance of fisheries monitoring programs and their role in conservation decision-making is still limited. Therefore, it is necessary to generate information on the national fisheries sector in order to improve fisheries in the country.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eliane B. Ribeiro, Mihaela Badea, Danilo B. Ribeiro, Andressa R. C. Costa, Djanira R. dos Santos, Paulo R. B. O. Marques, Gilvanda S. Nunes
Summary: The study found that four pyrethroid compounds can inhibit the activity of GST enzyme, with deltamethrin showing the strongest inhibitory capacity. They are more likely to contaminate surface waters adhered to suspended sediment, but not groundwater through leaching.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rayssa L. Cardoso, Jonatas S. Castro, Marcelo H. L. Silva, Ticianne S. O. M. Andrade, Raimunda N. F. Carvalho-Neta
Summary: In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of patents related to products and processes from aquatic organisms. Brazil needs to strengthen its R&D and innovation activities in aquaculture and fisheries to enhance its competitive capacity.
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Irayana Fernanda da Silva Carvalho, Lorrane Gabrielle Cantanhede, Ana Luiza Caldas Diniz, Raimunda Nonata Fortes Carvalho-Neta, Zafira da Silva de Almeida
Summary: This study determined the reproductive biology parameters of seven commercial species at the Ramsar Site of the Baixada Maranhense, revealing a predominance of females, differences in weight-length investment among species, and a reproductive activity mainly concentrated in the rainy season. Suggestions for management measures include extending the closed fishing season to protect all commercial species in the region.
NEOTROPICAL ICHTHYOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Piraja Saraiva Bezerra Neto, Flabio Ribeiro de Araujo, Taynara Nunes Pasquatti, Felicio Garino Junior, Giovanni Brito Medeiros, Millena de Oliveira Firmino, Rosalia Severo de Medeiros, Severino Silvano dos Santos Higino
Summary: The study found that nested-PCR and histopathology can effectively diagnose bovine tuberculosis quickly, while traditional microbiological culture may yield false negative results. The presence of positive animals poses a risk to public health in the studied region, highlighting the importance of epidemiological surveillance of animals in slaughterhouses.
SEMINA-CIENCIAS AGRARIAS
(2021)
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)
