Review
Engineering, Marine
Michele Arienzo
Summary: The review summarizes the recent advances in studying the impact of persistent pollutants on sea turtles. Limited research has been conducted due to the protected status of sea turtles and difficulties in studying toxicity in vivo. The review covers various aspects including toxicology, pollution sources, reproduction impact, health effects, and biomarkers of pollution exposure. The urgent need for further investigation to understand the causes of observed health trends and mitigate the threats from human activities is highlighted.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liang Zhu, Caiguang Wang, Liangliang Huang, Yang Ding, Yanan Cheng, Saeed Rad, Peng Xu, Bin Kang
Summary: Six marine fish species from the Beibu Gulf were analyzed for toxic compounds, and PBDEs were found to be the predominant organic pollutants. There were differences in the concentrations and types of toxic compounds among the different fish species. The consumption of these fish by residents of the Beibu Gulf coastal areas may not pose health risks.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adelaide Lerebours, Marguerite Bathie, Justine Receveur, Ronan Jezequel, Emmanuel Dubillot, Pascal Brunello, Pierrick Barbier, Stephane Le Floch, Helene Thomas
Summary: The pilot study aimed to provide an overview of organic contaminant concentration levels in the littoral ecosystems of the Pertuis seas. Oysters accumulated a higher number of pesticides than blue mussels, but the study found that the POPs detected in water or sediments were not ultimately found accumulated in bivalves.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Berta Sala, Joan Gimenez, Julio Fernandez-Arribas, Carlota Bravo, Elena Lloret-Lloret, Antonio Esteban, Jose Maria Bellido, Marta Coll, Ethel Eljarrat
Summary: The study analyzed concentrations of organophosphate esters (OPEs) plasticizers in European sardine, European anchovy, and European hake from the Western Mediterranean Sea. OPEs were found in all individuals, with sardines having the highest concentrations and hakes the lowest, suggesting no biomagnification of OPEs in the food chain.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qingling Wang, Chenmin Xie, Chuyue Long, Weiyan Yang, Yan Wang, Weihai Xu, Li Zhang, Yuxin Sun
Summary: The study found significant differences in PCBs and DDTs concentrations among the six biota species from Qilianyu Island. The levels of PCBs and DDTs in intermediate egret were significantly higher than the other five biota species, likely due to their different feeding and living habits. The study also confirmed that dietary source is an important factor in determining the levels of PCBs and DDTs in biota species, and biomagnification of contaminants occurred in the native species on the island.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Terence A. Palmer, Andrew G. Klein, Stephen T. Sweet, Amanda J. Frazier, Paul A. Montagna, Terry L. Wade, Jennifer Beseres Pollack
Summary: Benthic fauna in a polluted marine area near McMurdo Station, Antarctica were identified as potential biomonitors due to higher levels of contaminants in their tissues compared to taxa in reference areas. However, these concentrations are generally low relative to human consumption standards.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Thanh-Thien Tran-Lam, Thuy Cam Quan, Phuong Thi Pham, Anh-Tuyet Thi Phung, Minh Quang Bui, Yen Hai Dao
Summary: Halogenated organic pollutants (HOPs), such as PCBs, OCPs, and CPs, were detected in marine fish species in Vietnam. The concentrations of PCBs, OCPs, and CPs varied across the fish species. CPs were the most frequently found pollutants, followed by OCPs and PCBs. The types and amounts of HOPs in the fish were influenced by the economic and industrial activities in the sampled areas. However, the consumption of HOP-contaminated fish did not pose significant health risks to Vietnam's coastal population.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maria del Carmen Gomez-Regalado, Julia Martin, Juan Luis Santos, Irene Aparicio, Esteban Alonso, Alberto Zafra-Gomez
Summary: There is growing evidence that certain pharmaceuticals in the environment pose a potential risk to ecosystems through biota exposure. This review aims to summarize the research and factors involved in assessing the bioaccumulation of pharmaceuticals in aquatic organisms, and provide a critical review of the bioconcentration and bioaccumulation factors of these compounds in different trophic levels. The most commonly studied pharmaceuticals are antidepressants, followed by diclofenac and carbamazepine. Field studies yield more reliable data than laboratory tests for assessing the true environmental impact.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Hung-Yen Hsieh, Kuang-Ching Huang, Jing-O Cheng, Fung-Chi Ko, Pei-Jie Meng
Summary: Bioaccumulation of PBDEs in zooplankton was studied in the Gaoping waters of southwestern Taiwan. High concentrations of PBDEs were found, with the highest levels near the entrance of the Kaohsiung Harbor. Human activities were identified as the main source of these pollutants, which can be transferred to higher trophic levels through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Golam Kibria, Dayanthi Nugegoda, Gavin Rose, A. K. Yousuf Haroon
Summary: This article provides an overview of the impacts of climate change stressors on estuarine and marine biota, as well as the possible interactive effects. Research suggests that climate change may increase the toxicity of pollutants and enhance the bioaccumulation of pollutants in seafood organisms.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ying Zhang, Sijia Li, Yafeng Zhang, Yezi Chen, Xutao Wang, Yuxin Sun
Summary: This study reviewed the contamination of HBCDs in marine biota in China and summarized their bioaccumulation and biomagnification in the marine food web. The study also discussed future research directions, including the transport and fluxes of HBCDs in the marine environment, the biomagnification in different ecosystems, and the metabolism in different marine species.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Kevin Ugwu, Alicia Herrera, May Gomez
Summary: This study reviewed 132 articles and found that turtles are the group most affected by microplastics, with fibers being the predominant type, blue being the most common color, and the size mostly concentrated below 2 mm.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lidia Belova, Yukiko Fujii, Paulien Cleys, Monika Smielowsska, Koichi Haraguchi, Adrian Covaci
Summary: This study identified a variety of new hydroxylated NHCs in marine organisms through comprehensive screening methods. Results indicated a diverse range of compounds in the sea sponge samples of Lamellodysidea sp. and Callyspongia sp.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aourell Mauffret, Tiphaine Chouvelon, Nathalie Wessel, Pierre Cresson, Daniela Banaru, Jerome Baudrier, Paco Bustamante, Rachida Chekri, Petru Jitaru, Francois Le Loc'h, Benoit Mialet, Vincent Vaccher, Mireille Harmelin-Vivien
Summary: Chemical contaminant concentrations in wild organisms are used to assess environmental status, but they are challenged by intra- and inter-species variability and regional differences. This study monitored concentrations of trace elements and organic pollutants in 8 fish species from three French regions, aiming to identify contaminated species or regions and determine how to account for variability in environmental assessment. The results showed higher concentrations in benthic and demersal piscivores, while lipid-normalized concentrations were similar in most teleost species. Regional differences were observed, with higher concentrations in the Eastern English Channel and Gulf of Lions compared to the Bay of Biscay. Taxa-specific thresholds might be a more practical approach for environmental assessment than normalizing to trophic levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jieyi Diao, Zhenwei Chen, Tieyu Wang, Chuanghong Su, Qiongping Sun, Yanjun Guo, Zhao Zheng, Lin Wang, Ping Li, Wenhua Liu, Seongjin Hong, Jong Seong Khim
Summary: The study investigates PFASs in the South China Sea, and suggests that short-chain PFASs have been used as substitutes for long-chain PFASs in recent years. PFOS has biomagnification potential in the marine food web. PFASs consumed through seafood consumption do not pose significant health risks to local residents.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huawei Li, Zaiwang Zhang, Yuxin Sun, Weiwei Wang, Jinli Xie, Chenmin Xie, Yongxia Hu, Yongli Gao, Xiangrong Xu, Xiaojun Luo, Bixian Mai
Summary: The study found variations in the distribution and bioaccumulation of TBBPA and HBCDs in sediments and biota species from two mangrove wetlands in the Pearl River Estuary and the Jiulong River Estuary. Levels of TBBPA and HBCDs differed significantly between sediments and biota, with differences in the predominant diastereoisomers observed.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fangping Xu, Da Chen, Xiaotu Liu, Qingxia Guan, Hongli Tan, Daming Zhou, Yumeng Shi, Jia Liu, Yongxia Hu
Summary: The study found that PFAS concentrations in house dust from Guangzhou were relatively high compared to other regions, exhibiting a specific composition pattern. Renovation history was identified as a significant factor influencing PFAS concentrations, with low exposure risks mainly from dust ingestion and dermal contact. Nevertheless, the potential risks from indoor PFAS exposure, including chemical-specific effects and mixture effects, should not be underestimated.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wenwen Gong, Holly Barrett, Yongxia Hu, Jiajun Han, Fang Wang, Wei Wang, Shuangxi Zhou, Han Qu
Summary: The study found that fipronil and its metabolites showed high toxicity to Chlorella pyrenoidosa and Danio rerio, with enantioselectivity observed. The use of biochar significantly reduced the toxicity of fipronil and its metabolites to non-target organisms and decreased residual levels in contaminated water bodies. This research highlights the strong potential of biochar as an ideal material for removing fipronil and its metabolites from contaminated aquatic environments.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liu Yang, Hongli Zhang, An Li, Karl J. Rockne, Kevin Xu, Yan Wu, Xiangrong Xu, Shejun Chen, Yongxia Hu, Xiaodong Wang, Da Chen
Summary: This study conducted a multi-regional investigation of polyhalogenated carbazoles (PHCZs) contamination in estuarine and freshwater systems in the United States and China, revealing large variations in contamination levels across regions and potential additional ecological risks to aquatic organisms. Profiles of PHCZ congener composition exhibited regional differences and anthropogenic influences were observed in sediment cores from both countries. Toxic equivalents (TEQ) of PHCZs were estimated to range from <0.001 to 4.94 pg TEQ/g at all sites. These findings contribute to the understanding of PHCZ contamination and its specific characteristics in global aquatic systems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinli Xie, Nancai Pei, Yuxin Sun, Zhongyang Chen, Yuanyue Cheng, Laiguo Chen, Chenmin Xie, Shouhui Dai, Chunyou Zhu, Xiaojun Luo, Li Zhang, Bixian Mai
Summary: This study investigates the distribution and bioaccumulation of organophosphate esters (OPEs) in mangrove ecosystems. It was found that OPEs were mainly absorbed in aboveground tissues of mangrove plants and their concentrations in mangrove animals were related to lipid contents, feeding habits, and hydrophobicity of OPEs. The study highlights the bioaccumulation risk of OPEs in mangrove biota.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zheng Liu, Yuxin Sun, Yuan Zeng, Yufeng Guan, Yuqi Huang, Yuping Chen, Daning Li, Ling Mo, Shejun Chen, Bixian Mai
Summary: Measurements of hazardous semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) at Yongxing Island in the South China Sea showed low concentrations of polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs), largely influenced by Southeast Asian countries and southern China. The atmospheric loss of SVOCs and enhanced formation of N/OPAHs from tropical regions were significant factors for the low PAC concentrations. Enhanced atmospheric reactions and insignificant local sources were further indicated through results and correlation analyses.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qingling Wang, Chenmin Xie, Chuyue Long, Weiyan Yang, Yan Wang, Weihai Xu, Li Zhang, Yuxin Sun
Summary: The study found significant differences in PCBs and DDTs concentrations among the six biota species from Qilianyu Island. The levels of PCBs and DDTs in intermediate egret were significantly higher than the other five biota species, likely due to their different feeding and living habits. The study also confirmed that dietary source is an important factor in determining the levels of PCBs and DDTs in biota species, and biomagnification of contaminants occurred in the native species on the island.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu -Ping Chen, Yuan Zeng, Yu-Feng Guan, Yu-Qi Huang, Zheng Liu, Kai Xiang, Yu-Xin Sun, She -Jun Chen
Summary: Combustion of domestic solid fuels is a major source of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). This study investigates the size-dependent emissions of different types of PAHs from various combustion sources. Biomass burning is found to be the most significant source of PAH emissions. The study also highlights the importance of considering size-resolved atmospheric behaviors and fate of PAHs after their emission.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Han Qu, Fang Wang, Holly Barrett, Bin Wang, Jiajun Han, Junxue Wu, Xiaochen Huang, Yongxia Hu, Gang Yu
Summary: This study assessed the biological effects and fate of the chiral illicit drug amphetamine on freshwater algae in the presence and absence of microplastics. The results showed that microplastics increased the toxicity of amphetamine to algae and reduced algae cell growth. The study also demonstrated enantioselective degradation of amphetamine in algae, with the S-enantiomer being preferred. Adding microplastics to the algae suspension reduced the enantioselectivity.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Zhou, Zongrui Li, Yu Zhu, Zhaofeng Chang, Yongxia Hu, Lin Tao, Tong Zheng, Mingdeng Xiang, Yunjiang Yu
Summary: This study investigated the levels of harmful substances in indoor dust collected from e-waste industrial parks and adjacent villages in south China. The results showed significant differences in levels and composition patterns between workshop and home dust. Although the estimated daily intakes of these substances were below acceptable levels, e-waste dismantling activities still posed a high burden on surrounding residents.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ying Zhang, Sijia Li, Yafeng Zhang, Yezi Chen, Xutao Wang, Yuxin Sun
Summary: This study reviewed the contamination of HBCDs in marine biota in China and summarized their bioaccumulation and biomagnification in the marine food web. The study also discussed future research directions, including the transport and fluxes of HBCDs in the marine environment, the biomagnification in different ecosystems, and the metabolism in different marine species.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yongxia Hu, Zongrui Li, Jingjing Xiong, Zaiwang Zhang, Jiaxin Yuan, Yi Tang, Tao Jin, Huawei Li, Shengjun Wu
Summary: This study investigates the occurrence and ecological risks of PBDEs, PBDE alternatives, and DPs in sediments of two littoral regions in southern China. The results show higher levels of DP in the Pearl River Estuary compared to the Daya Bay, and BDE 209 is the predominant component.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu -Ping Chen, Yuan Zeng, Yu-Feng Guan, Yu-Qi Huang, Zheng Liu, Wei-Wei Yang, Shan Xu, Yu-Xin Sun, She -Jun Chen
Summary: This study investigated the size-resolved emissions of alkylated and nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (alkyl-and nitro-PAHs) from various combustion sources. The highest emission factors were found in biomass burning sources. Nitro-PAHs were rarely detected in cigarette smoking, cooking, and vehicle emissions. The relationships between methylated PAHs and their parent compounds were observed to be significant, while relationships for most nitro-PAHs were weak. The size distributions of individual compounds were similar within each source but differed between sources, with higher emission factors associated with fine fractions.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Min Wang, Yuxin Sun, Huixian Zeng, Wenkun Wu, Lifang Deng, Panfeng Tu
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of black carbon (BC) in mangrove sediments in China and its environmental implications. The results showed that sediments from the Hainan Province had higher BC content, with significant enrichment in the size fractions 0.053-0.25 mm and 0.25-2 mm. There was no significant difference in BC distribution between different sampling sites, and BC mainly originated from the combustion of biomass and minerals.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(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)
