Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Charlotte R. Findlay, Dmitry Aleynik, Adrian Farcas, Nathan D. Merchant, Denise Risch, Ben Wilson
Summary: This study utilized acoustic modeling to investigate the impact of ADD noise on cetaceans on the west coast of Scotland, highlighting potential risks to harbour porpoises and the importance of considering unintended consequences of management interventions to reduce human-wildlife conflicts.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Mechanics
Xuehao Wang, Yanhui Wang, Peng Wang, Shaoqiong Yang, Wendong Niu, Yehao Yang
Summary: Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are cost-effective platforms for ocean acoustic measurements and surveys. This study presents the acoustic observation application of the Petrel acoustic AUV in marine monitoring, evaluates its self-noise characteristics, and proposes a solution to address the impact of attitude adjustment on acoustic data quality.
Article
Oceanography
Alisson Y. Ortega, Luis J. Otero Diaz, Jairo E. Cueto
Summary: By analyzing historical satellite images, the study assessed coastal retreat rates in Grande, Rosario, and Tesoro Islands from 2010 to 2021, attributed to climatic factors. It was observed that the three islands have experienced land loss of 0.4%, 1.6%, and 9.3% respectively. The rise in sea level, especially at a rate of 6.2 mm/year since 2010, emerged as the primary driver of erosion, altering wave transformation patterns and intensifying wave heights, particularly during the dry season.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Joshua G. Smith, Christopher M. Free, Cori Lopazanski, Julien Brun, Clarissa R. Anderson, Mark H. Carr, Joachim Claudet, Jenifer E. Dugan, Jacob G. Eurich, Tessa B. Francis, Scott L. Hamilton, David Mouillot, Peter T. Raimondi, Richard M. Starr, Shelby L. Ziegler, Kerry J. Nickols, Jennifer E. Caselle
Summary: Marine protected areas (MPAs) have limited ability to enhance ecological resilience to climate change, according to a study conducted in the largest MPA network off the coast of California. While rocky intertidal habitats showed significant resistance to a marine heatwave, other habitats did not exhibit habitat-wide resistance or recovery.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
V. Fagiano, C. Alomar, M. Compa, J. Soto-Navarro, G. Jorda, S. Deudero
Summary: The study found a high abundance of microplastics in the Cabrera Marine Protected Area, which can impact the composition of the local zooplankton community. While no correlation was observed between the overall abundance of microplastics and zooplankton, there were positive and negative correlations between microplastic abundance and specific zooplankton species.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Ana Filipa Silva, Barbara Horta E. Costa, Jose Lino Costa, Esmeralda Pereira, Joao Pedro Marques, Joao J. Castro, Pedro G. Lino, Ana Candeias-Mendes, Pedro Pousao-Ferreira, Ines Sousa, Luis Bentes, Jorge M. S. Goncalves, Pedro Raposo de Almeida, Bernardo Ruivo Quintella
Summary: This study used acoustic biotelemetry to evaluate the feasibility of restocking hatchery-reared adult dusky groupers in no-take areas of a Portuguese Marine Protected Area. The results showed that none of the tagged groupers settled in the no-take areas, instead leaving mainly at dusk and night. Some individual groupers exhibited extended movements along the Portuguese coast, which is unusual for this species.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
Davide Borelli, Tomaso Gaggero, Enrico Rizzuto, Corrado Schenone
Summary: This paper analyzes the acoustic comfort in passenger cabins on board six passenger ships, evaluating the overall noise levels and the effects of HVAC systems. The study suggests that current regulations based solely on dB(A) limits may need to be revised to consider spectral components.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Matteo Sanguineti, Carlo Guidi, Vladimir Kulikovskiy, Mauro Gino Taiuti
Summary: Passive acoustic monitoring of cetaceans provides unique behavioral information at great depths and long ranges, but real-time data collection, transfer, and analysis are challenging. Two methods include hydrophone systems under buoys for wireless data transmission and acoustic detector networks integrated within submarine neutrino telescopes.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beatriz Rios-Fuster, Montserrat Compa, Carme Alomar, Merce Morato, Diane Ryfer, Margarita Villalonga, Salud Deudero
Summary: The marine environment is impacted by the pollution of microplastics, which tend to accumulate on the seafloor. In this study, sediment samples from different seafloor habitats in the Cabrera Marine-Terrestrial National Park were analyzed to investigate the distribution of microplastics. The results revealed that the abundance and shape of microplastics varied among different seafloor habitats, with sandy habitats showing the highest concentration.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sacha M. O'Regan, Stephanie K. Archer, Sarah K. Friesen, Karen L. Hunter
Summary: The effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is increasingly challenged by climate change. While experts have identified clear climate change adaptation principles for MPA management, the adoption of these principles remains largely unquantified. A study analyzing 647 English-language MPA management plans found that climate change is inadequately considered in most plans, with the United States showing better performance in this aspect compared to Canada. Climate change robustness scores have generally improved over time in Oceania, the United Kingdom, and the United States, but have declined in Canada.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biology
Montserrat Compa, Carme Alomar, Maria Francesca Lopez Cortes, Beatriz Rios-Fuster, Merce Morato, Xavier Capo, Valentina Fagiano, Salud Deudero
Summary: Plastic pollution poses a serious threat to marine biodiversity, and a study conducted in the Cabrera Marine-Terrestrial National Park found that species within the park are ingesting anthropogenic particles at high levels, despite their protected status.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Christine Erbe, David Peel, Joshua N. Smith, Renee P. Schoeman
Summary: The study focuses on modeling and mapping underwater sound in the Australian maritime Exclusive Economic Zone by employing a multivariate Gaussian mixture model to cluster environmental parameters into 20 maritime acoustic zones. The results provide mean zone parameters and shape files for download, which can be used to map underwater sound from commercial shipping within the entire Australian EEZ.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Samantha Cope, Brendan Tougher, Jessica Morten, Cory Pukini, Virgil Zetterlind
Summary: Marine protected areas (MPAs) are widely used for conserving marine resources. A study used an autonomous vessel monitoring system to continuously monitor five nearshore California MPAs and found potential illegal fishing activity occurring at all sites, although most of the activity was just outside the MPAs and in the near vicinity. The study suggests a high level of compliance with regulations and awareness of MPA boundaries, and highlights the importance of continuous monitoring at a high spatial and temporal resolution.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sonia Manzo, Luisa Parrella, Simona Schiavo, Fabio Spaziani, Salvatore Chiavarini, Carlo Tebano, Lucio De Maio, Stefano Capone, Anna Valeria Siciliano, Giovanna Armiento
Summary: In this study, a multi-step strategy is proposed for the selection and characterization of long-term dataset of contaminant concentrations in different environmental matrices. The study utilizes a database of chemical contamination data collected in the coastal marine water area of the Campania Region between 2013 and 2019. The results highlight the main anthropogenic pressures and potential hazards posed by certain contaminants. This approach provides valuable knowledge for contamination control and mitigation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Paulo R. S. Santos, Marcelo N. Alves, Magnus M. Severo
Summary: The research in a marine protection area in southern Brazil revealed that 88.5% of the shark species and 66.2% of the ray species are endangered. Female adults and neonates of both species are abundant in the area, with incidents of large specimens stranding, post-capture abortions, and ovigerous capsules with fresh embryos found on the beach. Continuous fisheries monitoring and stricter guidelines on capturing endangered species are recommended.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emmaline Marotte, Andrew J. Wright, Heather Breeze, Jessica Wingfield, Leanna P. Matthews, Denise Risch, Nathan D. Merchant, David Barclay, Clair Evers, Jack Lawson, Veronique Lesage, Hilary Moors-Murphy, Veronique Nolet, James A. Theriault
Summary: Anthropogenic underwater noise poses a serious threat to the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, and there is currently insufficient understanding of the specific noise sources impacting them in their Canadian habitat. This study provides recommended metrics to better characterize the types of noise of greatest concern for conservation efforts and sets the stage for more targeted research and effective management and protection of the species.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Charlotte R. Findlay, Gordon D. Hastie, Adrian Farcas, Nathan D. Merchant, Denise Risch, Ben Wilson
Summary: Pinniped depredation at aquaculture sites is a global problem. Acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) are used to mitigate this problem, but it is unclear whether the sound emissions from ADDs can also impact non-target pinnipeds. This study used GPS tracking data and modeled maps of ADD noise to assess the sound exposure and potential auditory impairment of harbour seals. The results showed that harbour seals off the west coast of Scotland are routinely exposed to ADD noise exceeding ambient sound levels, and this chronic exposure may have negative consequences for the population. Therefore, caution should be exercised when using ADDs to minimize unintended impacts on non-target species.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. R. Patricio, M. Beal, C. Barbosa, D. Diouck, B. J. Godley, F. M. Madeira, A. Regalla, M. S. Traore, C. Senhoury, E. Sidina, P. Catry
Summary: This study investigates the connectivity within the West African regional MPA network using satellite tracking of green turtles. The results show that the population connects five MPAs, but some important foraging and migration areas are currently unprotected. These findings have implications for expanding or establishing MPAs within the regional network to meet conservation targets.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
James E. Herbert-Read, Ann Thornton, Diva J. Amon, Silvana N. R. Birchenough, Isabelle M. Cote, Maria P. Dias, Brendan J. Godley, Sally A. Keith, Emma McKinley, Lloyd S. Peck, Ricardo Calado, Omar Defeo, Steven Degraer, Emma L. Johnston, Hermanni Kaartokallio, Peter I. Macreadie, Anna Metaxas, Agnes W. N. Muthumbi, David O. Obura, David M. Paterson, Alberto R. Piola, Anthony J. Richardson, Irene R. Schloss, Paul V. R. Snelgrove, Bryce D. Stewart, Paul M. Thompson, Gordon J. Watson, Thomas A. Worthington, Moriaki Yasuhara, William J. Sutherland
Summary: In the Marine and Coastal Horizon Scan, scientists, policymakers, and practitioners collated a list of 15 priority emerging issues likely to affect marine and coastal biodiversity over the next 5-10 years through an iterative voting process. These issues are grouped into three categories: ecosystem impacts, resource exploitation, and new technologies.
NATURE ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Paulo Catry, Cheibani Senhoury, Ebaye Sidina, Nahi El Bar, Abdallahi Samba Bilal, Francesco Ventura, Brendan J. Godley, Antonio J. Pires, Aissa Regalla, Ana R. Patricio
Summary: The Banc d'Arguin in Mauritania is a significant foraging ground for green turtles, with an estimated population of 8285 adult female turtles, representing 5.6% of the total population. The site plays a critical role in the conservation of sea turtles.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biodiversity Conservation
Chris Sandbrook, Martin Fisher, Graeme S. S. Cumming, Karl L. L. Evans, Jenny Anne Glikman, Brendan J. J. Godley, Frith Jarrad, Nicholas Polunin, Carolina Murcia, Angel Perez-Ruzafa, Judit K. K. Szabo
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Lucy C. M. Omeyer, Emily M. Duncan, Kornrawee Aiemsomboon, Nicola Beaumont, Sujaree Bureekul, Bin Cao, Luis R. Carrasco, Suchana Chavanich, James R. Clark, Muhammad R. Cordova, Fay Couceiro, Simon M. Cragg, Neil Dickson, Pierre Failler, Gianluca Ferraro, Stephen Fletcher, Jenny Fong, Alex T. Ford, Tony Gutierrez, Fauziah Shahul Hamid, Jan G. Hiddink, Pham T. Hoa, Sophie I. Holland, Lowenna Jones, Nia H. Jones, Heather Koldewey, Federico M. Lauro, Charlotte Lee, Matt Lewis, Danny Marks, Sabine Matallana-Surget, Claudia G. Mayorga-Adame, John McGeehan, Lauren F. Messer, Laura Michie, Michelle A. Miller, Zeeda F. Mohamad, Nur Hazimah Mohamed Nor, Moritz Mueller, Simon P. Neill, Sarah E. Nelms, Deo Florence L. Onda, Joyce J. L. Ong, Agamuthu Pariatamby, Sui C. Phang, Richard Quilliam, Peter E. Robins, Maria Salta, Aida Sartimbul, Shiori Shakuto, Martin W. Skov, Evelyn B. Taboada, Peter A. Todd, Tai Chong Toh, Suresh Valiyaveettil, Voranop Viyakarn, Passorn Wonnapinij, Louisa E. Wood, Clara L. X. Yong, Brendan J. Godley
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Lucy C. M. Omeyer, Emily M. Duncan, Neil Angelo S. Abreo, Jo Marie V. Acebes, Lea A. AngSinco-Jimenez, Sabiqah T. Anuar, Lemnuel V. Aragones, Gonzalo Araujo, Luis R. Carrasco, Marcus A. H. Chua, Muhammad R. Cordova, Lantun P. Dewanti, Emilyn Q. Espiritu, Jovanie B. Garay, Elitza S. Germanov, Jade Getliff, Eva Horcajo-Berna, Yusof S. Ibrahim, Zeehan Jaafar, Jose Isagani B. Janairo, Thanda Ko Gyi, Danielle Kreb, Cheng Ling Lim, Youna Lyons, Putu L. K. Mustika, Mei Lin Neo, Sirius Z. H. Ng, Buntora Pasaribu, Agamuthu Pariatamby, Cindy Peter, Lindsay Porter, Noir P. Purba, Ernesto T. Santa Cruz, Shahriar Shams, Kirsten F. Thompson, Daniel S. Torres, Rodney Westerlaken, Tuempong Wongtawan, Brendan J. Godley
Summary: Southeast Asia is highly biodiverse and a major contributor to global marine plastic pollution. However, knowledge about the impacts of plastic pollution on marine megafauna in the region is lacking. A literature review and expert elicitation were conducted to gather information on cases of entanglement and ingestion of plastic by various marine species in Southeast Asia. The study found a limited number of published cases, especially for seabirds, highlighting the need for additional funding and data to address this issue.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paolo Casale, Gaspard Abitsi, Pierre Didier Agamboue, Eric Augowet, Jean Pierre Bayet, Alexis Billes, Abdon Bitsindou, Tim Collins, Phil D. Doherty, Francois Edgard Faure, Jacques Fretey, Philippe du Plessis, Alain Gibudi, Brendan J. Godley, Judicael Regis Kema Kema, Brice D. Koumba D. Mabert, Francois Lamou Boussamba, Pierre Brice Maganga, Jean Churley Manfoumbi, Bienvenue Ondo Ndong, Kristian Metcalfe, Gianna Minton, Gil Avery Mounguengui, Solange Ngouessono, Jacob Nzegoue, Carmen Karen Kouerey Oliwina, Richard J. Parnell, Sandrine Ricois, Dominique Roumet, Guy-Philippe Sounguet, Dominic Tilley, Hilde van Leeuwe, Bas Verhage, Lee White, Matthew J. Witt, Wynand Viljoen, Angela Formia
Summary: Assessing population trends and reproductive parameters is important for sea turtles. A 21-year study in central Africa found a decline in body size and low survival probability in leatherback and olive ridley sea turtles. However, the estimated annual number of nesting females did not show a clear decline. The study recommends continued monitoring of nesting activity, nest counts, and cross-border cooperation for effective conservation.
AQUATIC CONSERVATION-MARINE AND FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liz Clark, Rebecca Allen, Zara L. R. Botterell, Beatriz Callejo, Brendan J. Godley, Clare Henry, David Santillo, Sarah E. Nelms
Summary: Citizen science is a valuable tool for collecting data on plastic pollution and although it is commonly used, there are few studies that focus on water-borne plastic debris. In this study, citizen scientists used a standardized methodology to sample sea-surface debris off the Cornish coast in the UK. The study provides important baseline data on the abundance and distribution of floating plastic debris in this region, contributing to the understanding of plastic pollution worldwide.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Elizabeth Campbell, Joanna Alfaro-Shigueto, Jeffrey C. Mangel, Jose Luis Mena, Ruth H. Thurstan, Brendan J. Godley, David March
Summary: Based on satellite tracking data, this study demonstrates that the Amazon River dolphin occupies various habitat types and has different sizes of core areas and home range areas. The research shows that the dolphins overlapped with fisheries by 89% and were found at relatively far distances from proposed dam and dredging sites. The findings highlight the need for consideration of negative effects on other riverine species and further tracking programs to understand the movement patterns of the species.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Willemien de Kock, Meaghan Mackie, Max Ramsoe, Morten E. Allentoft, Annette C. Broderick, Julia C. Haywood, Brendan J. Godley, Robin T. E. Snape, Phil J. Bradshaw, Hermann Genz, Matthew von Tersch, Michael W. Dee, Per J. Palsboll, Michelle Alexander, Alberto J. Taurozzi, Canan Cakirlar
Summary: By combining bioarchaeology with contemporary data, researchers have found that Mediterranean green turtles have been using the same North African seagrass meadows for at least 5,000 years, highlighting the significance of protecting these critical coastal habitats.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Ivy E. Baremore, Rachel T. Graham, Samuel R. D. Owen, Matthew J. Witt
Summary: Deepwater fisheries in the Caribbean Sea, particularly in Belize and Honduras, are understudied and poorly managed. Our research revealed that Belize has higher abundance and larger fish compared to Honduras, which has a more established and larger deepwater fishery. Water temperature was found to be a significant factor influencing the abundance and distribution of deepwater snappers. Precautionary fisheries management and targeted biological research are necessary for the sustainable management of these stocks, particularly in Belize where expansion of the deepwater fishery is being considered.
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Helen S. Chadwick, James E. F. Barnett, Abby Crosby, Anthea Hawtrey-Collier, Victoria J. Hobson, Lucy C. M. Omeyer, Ruth Williams, Brendan J. Godley
Summary: Changes in grey seal strandings in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly over a 21-year period indicate a significant increase in abundance. The observed seasonality of strandings coincided with important life phases, and most strandings occurred on the north coast of Cornwall. Long-term citizen science data proved valuable for assessing the distribution and abundance of marine top predators.
JOURNAL OF THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
(2023)
Correction
Ecology
N. D. Merchant, K. M. Fristrup, M. P. Johnson, P. L. Tyack, M. J. Witt, P. Blondel, S. E. Parks
METHODS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(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)
