Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shouliang Huo, Hanxiao Zhang, Marie-Eve Monchamp, Rong Wang, Nanyan Weng, Jingtian Zhang, Hong Zhang, Fengchang Wu
Summary: This study explores the diversity and assembly patterns of eukaryotic algal (EA) and cyanobacterial (CYA) communities over a century in seven lakes and reservoirs in the North Temperate Zone. The results show temporal homogenization of algal communities within lakes, likely due to historical legacies, intensified anthropogenic activities, and climate warming. Both deterministic and stochastic processes play a role in algal community assembly.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Atsu Kludze, Devan Solanki, Marcelo Lejeune, Rito Yanagi, Momoko Ishii, Neera Raychaudhuri, Paul Anastas, Nanette Boyle, Shu Hu
Summary: This study discusses a novel ocean-based carbon dioxide removal method that combines the growth of photosynthetic cyanobacteria and microbially induced carbonate precipitation. By using bipolar membrane electrodialysis devices, carbon fixation and carbonate precipitation can be co-optimized. The naturally produced bio-carbonate composite material has great potential for scale-up compared to other ocean CDR strategies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hanxiao Zhang, Shouliang Huo, Rong Wang, Ze Xiao, Xiaochuang Li, Fengchang Wu
Summary: The study investigates the regime shifts in cyanobacterial and eukaryotic algal communities in a large shallow lake over a century, providing important insights into the roles of hydrologic regulation and nutrient loading in the temporal successional dynamics of a shallow lake ecosystem. The evidence from empirical state indicators and ecological network analyses reveals non-random associations among algal taxa across time, with two regime shifts identified in the 1970s and 2000s.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Guimei Wu, Aiyou Huang, Yanhong Wen, Hongxia Wang, Jiangxin Wang, Fuguang Luo, Mingcan Wu
Summary: Shellfish, mussels, snails, and other aquatic animals are effective carbon sinks, but bioerosion hinders carbon sequestration. This study focused on the bioerosion of Bellamya spp. shells in the aquatic environment and found that bioeroders mainly belong to Cyanobacteria and Proteobacteria phyla. Cyanobacteria and other bacteria interacted to promote the bioerosion of shells. This research identified the causes of shell bioerosion and provided theoretical basis for prevention and control in the aquatic industry. It also offered new insights into cyanobacterial bioerosion of shells and microalgae carbon sequestration.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Ji Liu, Linchuan Fang, Tianyi Qiu, Haijian Bing, Yongxing Cui, Jordi Sardans, Enzai Du, Ji Chen, Wenfeng Tan, Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo, Guiyao Zhou, Qingliang Cui, Josep Penuelas
Summary: This study investigated the patterns of plant-microbial N/P limitation in forests across China and found significant divergence between the two. The N/P limitation was disconnected in 42.6% of plant-microbial communities, with only 17.7% of N and 39.7% of P limitations consistent. The divergence was more evident at mid-latitudes, where plants were mainly N limited and microbes were mainly P limited. The findings were consistent with ecological stoichiometry and highlighted the importance of soil chemistry in driving the divergence.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Anthony C. Kuster, Brian J. Huser, Somjate Thongdamrongtham, Santanu Patra, Surapol Padungthon, Anootnara T. Kuster
Summary: Drinking water treatment residual (DWTR) derived from flocculation and sedimentation of raw water using aluminum coagulants is capable of inactivating phosphorus (P) in lake sediment. This study developed an empirical model based on the relationship between mobile P content in sediment and oxalate-extractable aluminum content in DWTR. The model successfully predicted the immediate reduction in mobile P following the addition of DWTR containing aluminum, and can be used for lake restoration without conducting individual sorption experiments.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Hanxiao Zhang, Shouliang Huo, Xianghui Cao, Chunzi Ma, Jingtian Zhang, Fengchang Wu
Summary: Long-term investigation of eukaryotic algal and cyanobacterial communities in a large reservoir over the last 80 years revealed consistent patterns and significant changes in the 1970s and 2000s, highlighting accelerated homogenization of communities due to damming and nutrient enrichment.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Zou, Guangwei Zhu, Hai Xu, Mengyuan Zhu, Yunlin Zhang, Boqiang Qin
Summary: Eutrophication and algal blooms are significant environmental challenges for lakes worldwide. This study examined the relationships between nutrient levels (total nitrogen and total phosphorus) and chlorophyll a in Chinese Lake Taihu from 2005 to 2020. The results showed robust linear relationships, and recommended nutrient thresholds for the lake. Additionally, the study found that factors such as temperature, water level, wind speed, nitrogen to phosphorus ratio, and grazing influenced the sensitivity of chlorophyll a to nutrients, and atmospheric stilling was identified as a key climatic factor affecting algal blooms in Lake Taihu.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Daniela F. Soto, Ivan Gomez, Pirjo Huovinen
Summary: The study investigates the ecological mechanisms governing the assembly of microbial communities during the formation of snow algae blooms in the West Antarctic Peninsula. The microbial composition and abundance were examined using metabarcoding techniques, and the contribution of different ecological processes to the microbial community assembly was quantified. The results show differences in microbial assembly between bacteria and eukaryotes in snow algae blooms and propose a model to integrate both assembly processes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Clinton A. Oakley, Grace Newson, Lifeng Peng, Simon K. Davy
Summary: Coral bleaching is caused by high sea surface temperatures and nutrient enrichment can weaken coral's resilience to thermal stress and ecological degradation. Excess inorganic nitrogen compared to phosphate can make corals more susceptible to thermal bleaching.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Beyza Kardogan, Kadir Sekercioglu, Yusuf Cagatay Ersan
Summary: MICP is a popular approach to develop self-healing concrete, with its main precursor being dissolved inorganic carbon produced through microbial activity. The bioavailability of nutrients is crucial for crack repair as nutrients disperse and significant fractions may stay far from a single crack. Adjusting the nutrient content is essential to optimize the recipe for bacteria-based self-healing concrete.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Morgane Le Moal, Alexandrine Pannard, Luc Brient, Benjamin Richard, Marion Chorin, Emilien Mineaud, Claudia Wiegand
Summary: Cyanobacterial blooms in eutrophic freshwater pose a global threat to ecosystems, human health, and the economy, requiring reliable predictions to support decision-making. Environmental drivers such as climate and anthropogenic pressures influence the development of cyanobacteria, with a focus on reducing phosphorus load to suppress blooms. High interannual variability in cyanobacterial development highlights the importance of long-term data series and the potential for a new equilibrium due to climatic pressure and nitrogen limitation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tatiana E. Gamez, Alan W. Groeger, Schonna R. Manning
Summary: This study investigates the impact of drought on subtropical lakes, specifically focusing on the success of harmful cyanobacterial blooms. The results suggest that drought conditions can promote the growth of potentially toxic cyanobacteria and lead to eutrophication and a decline in biodiversity.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Bo Liu, Wen Hou, Giri Kattel, Danmin Li, Xiaomeng Yan
Summary: Algae have a long history of use in evaluating the ecological condition of streams and lakes, especially in terms of nutrient pollution. Recent studies have shown progress in using diatom indicators to assess the effects of nutrient pollution, such as the use of multimetric index method, modeling algal dominance, and tracking eutrophication status. However, more research is needed to evaluate the importance of different diatom metrics and site classification, as well as the performance of diatom-based metrics in modeling algal dominance.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amechi S. Nwankwegu, Lei Zhang, Deti Xie, Yiping Li
Summary: Nutrient availability is a key factor in freshwater eutrophication and harmful algal blooms. This study investigated the response of cyanobacteria to nutrient changes in the Pengxi River and found that nutrient enrichment influenced the dominance and succession of cyanobacterial communities.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Timothy R. McClanahan, Alan M. Friedlander, Nicholas A. J. Graham, Pascale Chabanet, J. Henrich Bruggemann
Summary: Reef fish biomass is considered a key indicator of fishery and biodiversity status on coral reefs, but studies on appropriate baselines and the factors driving variation in baselines are limited. Field studies on 223 reef sites revealed that human habitation is the strongest predictor of biomass in 'no fishing' areas. Human travel time and closure age were found to influence fish biomass in remote areas and high-compliance closures, while habitat, depth, and closure age were key predictors in small and recent closures.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
M. Rakka, S. R. Maier, D. Van Oevelen, A. Godinho, M. Bilan, C. Orejas, M. Carreiro-Silva
Summary: The feeding biology of deep-sea octocorals in the Azores Archipelago was investigated by studying two common species, Dentomuricea aff. meteor and Viminella flagellum. Results showed significant differences in their metabolic strategies, with zooplankton as a critical food source for major physiological processes. Such metabolic differences may shape species fitness and distributions in the ecosystem.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria Rakka, Antonio Godinho, Covadonga Orejas, Marina Carreiro-Silva
Summary: This study focused on the early life history of the deep-sea octocoral species Dentomuricea aff. meteor in the Azores, describing the differences in embryo and larval characteristics under two temperature regimes. The results show how small changes in temperature can affect survival and swimming speed of the embryos, potentially influencing larval dispersal and success. This information is crucial for a better understanding of dispersal, connectivity, and biogeographical patterns of benthic species in deep-sea ecosystems.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maria Montseny, Cristina Linares, Marina Carreiro-Silva, Lea-Anne Henry, David Billett, Erik E. Cordes, Christopher J. Smith, Nadia Papadopoulou, Meri Bilan, Fanny Girard, Heidi L. Burdett, Ann Larsson, Susanna Stromberg, Nuria Viladrich, James P. Barry, Patricia Baena, Antonio Godinho, Jordi Grinyo, Andreu Santin, Telmo Morato, Andrew K. Sweetman, Josep-Maria Gili, Andrea Gori
Summary: Cold-water coral ecosystems are facing threats from human activities and require restoration actions for protection. Existing restoration techniques include coral transplantation and artificial reef deployments, but there are still many challenges that scientists should continue to research.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Timothy R. McClanahan, Alan M. Friedlander, Laurent Wantiez, Nick A. J. Graham, J. Henrich Bruggemann, Pascale Chabanet, Remy M. Oddenyo
Summary: Current best-practice policy recommendations for managing fish stocks involve maintaining modest fishing mortality, establishing marine reserve networks, and not subsidizing unprofitable fisheries. However, the effectiveness of these proposed approaches for maintaining fish stocks and biodiversity in marine seascapes is rarely evaluated. Both recommended and unrecommended fishing practices can have unexpected consequences on habitat fragmentation and metapopulation connectivity.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Telmo Morato, Carlos Dominguez-Carrio, Christian Mohn, Oscar Ocana Vicente, Manuela Ramos, Luis Rodrigues, Iris Sampaio, Gerald H. Taranto, Laurence Fauconnet, Ines Tojeira, Emanuel J. Goncalves, Marina Carreiro-Silva
Summary: The discovery of a dense, near-natural, and novel octocoral garden on the slopes of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge at depths of 545-595 meters, which meets FAO criteria for Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems, provides new insights into the functioning of mid-ocean ridges' ecosystems. The presence of biogenic and geological topographies associated with mid-ocean ridges suggests their global importance for deep-sea biodiversity. Further research is needed to better understand the processes involved and narrow knowledge gaps regarding biophysical connections with benthic fauna at small spatial scales along mid-ocean ridges.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Simonetta Fraschetti, Chris McOwen, Loredana Papa, Nadia Papadopoulou, Meri Bilan, Christoffer Bostroem, Pol Capdevila, Marina Carreiro-Silva, Laura Carugati, Emma Cebrian, Marta Coll, Thanos Dailianis, Roberto Danovaro, Francesco De Leo, Dario Fiorentino, Karine Gagnon, Cristina Gambi, Joaquim Garrabou, Vasilis Gerovasileiou, Bernat Hereu, Silvija Kipson, Jonne Kotta, Jean-Baptiste Ledoux, Cristina Linares, Juliette Martin, Alba Medrano, I. Montero-Serra, Telmo Morato, Antonio Pusceddu, Katerina Sevastou, Christopher J. Smith, Jana Verdura, Giuseppe Guarnieri
Summary: Restoration is considered an effective strategy for accelerating the recovery of local biological communities, but its effects in marine ecosystems remain unpredictable. The majority of restoration initiatives are concentrated in the northern hemisphere, with studies often experimental and covering small spatial and temporal scales.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
T. R. McClanahan
Summary: This article provides a brief historical narrative of coral responses to climate change exposures, followed by a review of evidence from multiple-site field studies. The findings reveal that environmental variables, especially excess thermal exposure, play a crucial role in coral bleaching and mortality response. Two categories of investigations, focused on excess thermal stress thresholds (TM) or continuous variables (VM), were identified, with TM investigations receiving more citations and being used to identify future climate change impacts and sanctuaries. The study emphasizes the importance of considering additive and interactive mechanisms of causation in coral responses to exposure. Additionally, it points out that some important variables for predicting coral responses have been seldom studied or modeled. The future status and health of coral reefs is expected to be better than predicted by TM investigations.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
T. R. McClanahan
Summary: The negative trade-offs between food production and biodiversity, as well as the positive relationship between functional diversity and productivity, are frequently discussed in conservation and sustainability science. A study of coral reef locations in the Western Indian Ocean found that management for multispecies-maximum sustained yield (MMSY) can increase both food production and species numbers. However, additional conservation mechanisms are needed to prevent species loss.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sergio Rossi, Lorenzo Bramanti, Paulo Horta, Louise Allcock, Marina Carreiro-Silva, Martina Coppari, Vianney Denis, Louis Hadjioannou, Enrique Isla, Carlos Jimenez, Mark Johnson, Christian Mohn, Covadonga Orejas, Andreja Ramsak, James Reimer, Baruch Rinkevich, Lucia Rizzo, Maria Salomidi, Toufiek Samaai, Nadine Schubert, Marcelo Soares, Ruth H. Thurstan, Paolo Vassallo, Patrizia Ziveri, Juanita Zorrilla-Pujana
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ines Martins, Antonio Godinho, Maria Rakka, Marina Carreiro-Silva
Summary: This study evaluated the response of the whip coral Viminella flagellum to short-term acute copper exposure. The results showed that copper exposure had a significant impact on the survival and tissue loss of the whip coral. The delayed mortality should be considered in future research and deep-sea mining exploitation.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. J. Bryan P. Galligan, Timothy R. McClanahan, Austin T. Humphries
Summary: Coral reef artisanal fisheries play an important role in coastal communities' nutrition and economic wellbeing, but their management encounters conflicts between short-term food security and long-term ecological function. This study examines the tradeoff between nutrient capture and fish yields in different traps, finding that targeting small, nutrient-dense species can improve food security while using a gear that captures larger and more sustainable body sizes enhances nutrient yields in coral reef artisanal fisheries. However, it is important to consider the potential negative implications for ecological functions and reef recovery.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Tim R. Mcclanahan
Summary: Commons' problems and solutions require accessing, implementing, and coordinating information and actions at multiple scales. Stakeholders' understanding of information use and governance methods plays a crucial role in resolving conflicts and addressing restrictions in commons, such as fisheries. Localized and proximate issues are often prioritized, while distal problems and solutions may be overlooked. To address both proximate and distal problems, improved coordination and integration of information and institutions are recommended.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
T. R. Mcclanahan
Summary: Strong social-ecological trade-offs pose challenges for large, protected area management in resource-dependent countries. Local governments and community conservation activities are becoming common and information about low environmental exposure and high biodiversity can assist in planning localized conservation activities.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2023)
Article
Biology
James P. W. Robinson, Emily S. Darling, Eva Maire, Mark Hamilton, Christina C. Hicks, Stacy D. Jupiter, M. Aaron MacNeil, Sangeeta Mangubhai, Tim Mcclanahan, Yashika Nand, Nicholas A. J. Graham
Summary: Coral reef fisheries provide nutritious catch to tropical communities, but current management strategies focus on total reef fish biomass rather than individual growth and nutrient content, limiting the sustainability of nutritious catches.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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)
