Article
Environmental Sciences
Jacqueline Santos Silva-Cavalcanti, Jayne Crisleny Pereira Silva, Flavio Montenegro de Andrade, Andrea Monteiro Santana Silva Brito, Monica Ferreira da Costa
Summary: This study assessed microplastic pollution in tropical shallow lakes and found different types and colors of microplastics in lake sediments. The results showed that environmental factors influenced the concentration of microplastics, but there was only a small difference between different regions. The study also suggested that pollution from sanitation, sewage effluents, and solid waste may be the main factors contributing to microplastic contamination.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Carl Kenneth P. Navarro, Cris Gel Loui A. Arcadio, Kaye M. Similatan, Sherley Ann T. Inocente, Marybeth Hope T. Banda, Rey Y. Capangpangan, Armi G. Torres, Hernando P. Bacosa
Summary: The mass production and consumption of plastics have serious effects on the environment and human health. This study investigated the prevalence of microplastics in mangrove sediments and identified six polymer types. Nasipit had the highest microplastic density. These findings provide important baseline information for addressing plastic pollution issues in the area.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Helge Torbjorn Bull Hove, Thomas Naesheim, Tanja Kogel
Summary: In order to monitor microplastic contamination in fish tissues efficiently, a swift digestion protocol using a combination of surfactants and potassium hydroxide was developed. This protocol allowed for quick digestion of the tissues into filterable components, enabling identification and quantification of microplastics. The method achieved satisfactory recovery of microplastics of different particle sizes.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chang-Gui Pan, Svenja M. Mintenig, Paula E. Redondo-Hasselerharm, Paula H. M. W. Neijenhuis, Ke-Fu Yu, Ying-Hui Wang, Albert A. Koelmans
Summary: This study found that the uptake of microplastics by benthic organisms is taxon-specific, but the size distributions are consistent across sediments and taxa. Additionally, the polymer composition of microplastics differed significantly between invertebrates and their host sediment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Valentina Rimondi, Alessio Monnanni, Eleonora De Beni, Gabriele Bicocchi, David Chelazzi, Alessandra Cincinelli, Sara Fratini, Tania Martellini, Guia Morelli, Stefania Venturi, Pierfranco Lattanzi, Pilario Costagliola
Summary: The terrestrial environment is a significant source of microplastics that end up in the oceans. Urban streams, such as Mugnone Creek in Florence, Italy, play a crucial role in the transport of microplastics from the terrestrial source to marine areas. This study found that the flux of microplastics and natural fibers in the creek was influenced by urbanization, rainfall, domestic wastewater discharge, and vehicular traffic.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nicolo Stile, Clarissa Raguso, Alice Pedruzzi, Emir Cetojevic, Marina Lasagni, Anna Sanchez-Vidal, Francesco Saliu
Summary: The study compared two extraction methods for microplastics and found that pressurized solvent extraction (PSE) is suitable for smaller particle sizes, while density separation is effective for larger particle sizes, with no significant differences in terms of blanks control between the two methods.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Benjamin Lei, Justine R. Bissonnette, Una E. Hogan, Avery E. Bec, Xinyi Feng, Rodney D. L. Smith
Summary: In this study, Raman spectroscopy was used to address the disruptive effects of microplastic structures on communal analytical tools. By creating a database of highizable analytical tools and developing machine-learning classification models, the issue was overcome with >95% accuracy, even under non-ideal conditions.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jieun Lee, YunJeong Choi, Jaewon Jeong, Kyu-Jung Chae
Summary: This study revealed that a large amount of microplastics and nanoplastics are generated during the eyeglass lens polishing process, which cannot be effectively removed by conventional wastewater treatment processes and have strong adsorption capacity for environmentally hazardous chemicals. Quantitative analysis showed high levels of microplastics and nanoplastics in wastewater, potentially leading to significant exposure risks for workers in eyeglass shops.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
K. B. Parga Martinez, V. H. da Silva, T. J. Andersen, N. R. Posth, J. Strand
Summary: This study proposes an improved method for separating and quantifying microplastics in sediment, which minimizes particle loss by reducing intermediate steps. The results demonstrate that this sequential extraction method effectively retains particles of different sizes, with a lower risk of loss for smaller particles.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mirco Mancini, Simona Francalanci, Lorenzo Innocenti, Luca Solari
Summary: This study investigates the impact of different sediment size layers on the mobility of microplastics (MPs) in sediment media. A model is provided to predict the maximum infiltration depth of MPs, highlighting the importance of considering the geometrical and hydrodynamic aspects of riverbed sediment layers to better understand MP transport in freshwater environments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mirco Mancini, Teresa Serra, Jordi Colomer, Luca Solari
Summary: Microplastic particles (MP) are a growing concern for aquatic ecosystems due to increased plastic manufacture. The transport and dispersion mechanisms of MP in aquatic environments are not well understood. This study investigated the transport of MP under a unidirectional flow in a laboratory setting. The presence of sediment increased the vertical transport of MP to the bottom, with higher sediment concentrations resulting in greater downward flux of MP. The scavenging of MP by sediment particles led to differential settling patterns, potentially increasing the presence of MP near their sources.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
P. S. P. Bonifacio, E. B. Metillo, E. F. Romano Jr
Summary: Plastics are a major environmental concern worldwide and microplastic pollution has become increasingly important. This study investigated the abundance of microplastics in sediment and the ingestion rates of microplastics in tropical bivalve mollusc species in the Southern Philippines. The results show that microplastics were found in both sediment and bivalve tissues, with a higher abundance in the wild clams. The study highlights the presence of abundant microplastics in both sediments and organisms in tropical regions.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miguel Eduardo L. Felismino, Paul A. Helm, Chelsea M. Rochman
Summary: This study identified microplastics and other anthropogenic microparticles in Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, with lower abundances compared to other large freshwater lakes. Fibers were the most common morphology, while fragments were predominant in manta trawl samples. The distribution of microplastics appeared to be influenced by proximity to urban centers and prevailing winds in surface water manta trawls.
JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jan Gohla, Sandra Bracun, Gerwin Gretschel, Stephan Koblmueller, Maximilian Wagner, Christian Pacher
Summary: Beaches can serve as good indicators for local microplastic distribution and pollution. The use of potassium carbonate as a floatation medium can effectively extract high-density polymer microplastics, with advantages such as non-toxicity and affordability.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Benuarda Toto, Alice Refosco, Jutta Dierkes, Tanja Kogel
Summary: Microplastic is widely present in the environment, but there are few studies on microplastic in terrestrial ecosystems. The validation and harmonization of microplastic quantification methods are not yet well developed. For small microplastic analysis (<0.5 mm), extraction from organic and inorganic materials is essential before quantitative and qualitative analysis. In this study, a three-step protocol was developed to efficiently extract microplastic from rat feed and feces, providing a suitable and cost-effective method.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lisa Roscher, Maurits Halbach, Minh Trang Nguyen, Martin Hebeler, Franziska Luschtinetz, Barbara M. Scholz-Boettcher, Sebastian Primpke, Gunnar Gerdts
Summary: In this study, the effluents of two German wastewater treatment plants were investigated monthly over one year to understand the temporal input of microplastics (MP) into the receiving river systems. The study revealed elevated MP concentrations during winter months, possibly due to increased discharge and total organic carbon or elevated turbidity values caused by heavy rainfall. This study provides valuable data on the temporal dynamics of MP and highlights the importance of considering background parameters in future monitoring studies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Ecology
Jake Martin, Maria Granberg, Jennifer F. Provencher, Max Liborion, Liz Pijogge, Kerstin Magnusson, Ingeborg G. Hallanger, Melanie Bergmann, Stefano Aliani, Alessio Gomiero, Bjorn Einar Grosvik, Jesse Vermaire, Sebastian Primpke, Amy L. Lusher
Summary: Plastic pollution in the Arctic is a high priority for the Arctic Council, and assessments are being conducted on litter and microplastics. Water and sediment have been identified as key areas for monitoring plastics, providing information on their presence, fate, and potential impacts on ecosystems. However, the current data on plastic pollution in the Arctic is limited and collected using inconsistent methods, highlighting the need for a harmonized and coordinated effort to gather reliable data.
Review
Ecology
Sebastian Primpke, Andy M. Booth, Gunnar Gerdts, Alessio Gomiero, Tanja Koegel, Amy Lusher, Jakob Strand, Barbara M. Scholz-Boettcher, Francois Galgani, Jennifer Provencher, Stefano Aliani, Shreyas Patankarl, Katrin Vorkamp
Summary: The pollution caused by plastics in the environment, including the Arctic region, is a growing concern globally. While larger plastic pieces are easily noticeable, the presence of smaller microplastics poses a threat to Arctic biota and human health. This review discusses the analytical tools, quality assurance, and quality control measures necessary for the identification, quantification, and characterization of microplastics in the Arctic, as well as the importance of standardized data reporting.
Article
Ecology
Jennifer F. Provencher, Stefano Aliani, Melanie Bergmann, Madelaine Bourdages, Lene Buhl-Mortensen, Francois Galgani, Alessio Gomiero, Maria Granberg, Bjorn Einar Grosvik, Bonnie M. Hamilton, Tanja Koegel, Jan Rene Larsen, Amy L. Lusher, Mark L. Mallory, Peter Murphy, Ilka Peeken, Sebastian Primpke, Jakob Strand, Katrin Vorkamp
Summary: The Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme has published a plan and guidelines for the monitoring of litter and microplastics in the Arctic. The article discusses the challenges, opportunities, and future strategies in the long-term monitoring of litter and microplastics in this region. It highlights the need for environmental conditions, standardized measurements, harmonized data storage, and filling knowledge gaps for effective monitoring. The integration of knowledge from northern and indigenous communities and an ecosystem-based approach are also emphasized.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Michaela Meyns, Frank Dietz, Carin-Sonja Weinhold, Heiko Zuege, Saskia Finckh, Gunnar Gerdts
Summary: Visualization and identification of small micro-(20-1 µm) and nanoplastics (<1 µm) remains challenging. To overcome this, we developed easy-to-handle silicon membrane filters with periodically arranged pores of either 250 nm or 1 µm. These filters serve as versatile substrates for spectroscopic identification of particles, allowing for easy transfer and repositioning of samples between instruments and methods. By combining nano-FTIR and sequential filtration, we successfully analyzed and identified weakly absorbing polymer particles on the filters, enabling research on the identification of small polymer particles that are difficult to access by other methods.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hannah De Frond, Win Cowger, Violet Renick, Susanne Brander, Sebastian Primpke, Suja Sukumaran, Dounia Elkhatib, Steve Barnett, Maria Navas-Moreno, Keith Rickabaugh, Florian Vollnhals, Bridget O'Donnell, Amy Lusher, Eunah Lee, Wenjian Lao, Gaurav Amarpuri, George Sarau, Silke Christiansen
Summary: Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Raman microspectroscopy are utilized in microplastics research for chemical identification. The variables influencing successful identification of un-weathered microplastics in drinking water samples using these techniques were examined. Physical characteristics of particles and instrumental parameters were found to be correlated with identification accuracy, with different variables being important for each method. Technical recommendations for improving capabilities of both methods and the need for harmonization of spectral reference libraries were provided.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kuddithamby Gunaalan, Rodrigo Almeda, Claudia Lorenz, Alvise Vianello, Lucian Iordachescu, Konstantinos Papacharalampos, Christian Mathias Rohde Kiser, Jes Vollertsen, Torkel Gissel Nielsen
Summary: The study aimed to determine the concentration, composition, and size distribution of marine microplastics (MPs) smaller than 10 μm in the Kattegat/Skagerrak area. The results showed that MPs concentrations ranged between 11 and 87 MP m-3, with 88% of MPs being smaller than 300 μm. Fragment shapes were the most abundant, and polyester, polypropylene, and polyethylene were the dominant synthetic polymer types. Despite potential multiple sources of MPs, the level of MPs pollution in the surface waters of the study area was low compared to other regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Sonya R. Moses, Lisa Roscher, Sebastian Primpke, Benedikt Hufnagl, Martin G. J. Loeder, Gunnar Gerdts, Christian Laforsch
Summary: One of the biggest challenges in microplastic research is the lack of standardization and harmonization across various fields, which leads to discrepancies in sampling, analysis methods, and data interpretation. In this study, two commonly used algorithms for data analysis were compared, and while they showed overall agreement in abundance, polymer composition, and size distribution of microplastics, discrepancies were observed in certain polymer types/categories and the smallest particle sizes.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Amy L. Lusher, Sebastian Primpke
Summary: Plastic pollution is a global issue, with different motivations and approaches from the public and policymakers. The public focuses on reducing plastic consumption and cleaning local environments, while policymakers work on prevention and mitigation measures. Monitoring recommendations are being defined by international, regional, and national bodies, while research activities validate approaches and compare methods. A clear and open dialogue is needed between all actors to facilitate communication on current methods, further research needs, and feasible solutions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanli Liu, Claudia Lorenz, Alvise Vianello, Kristian Syberg, Asbjorn Haaning Nielsen, Torkel Gissel Nielsen, Jes Vollertsen
Summary: Microplastics (MPs) in Danish marine waters were found to be most abundant in the Copenhagen-Malmo area, suggesting that urban waste- and stormwater discharges may be significant sources of MPs in these waters.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stefano Aliani, Amy Lusher, Francois Galgani, Dorte Herzke, Vladimir Nikiforov, Sebastian Primpke, Lisa Roscher, Vitor Hugo da Silva, Jakob Strand, Giuseppe Suaria, David Vanavermaete, Katrien Verle, Bavo De Witte, Bert van Bavel
Summary: Flexible decision-making tools are necessary for action plans regarding plastics and pollutants. Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAPs) and technological readiness levels (TRLs) will facilitate the validation and harmonization of global plastic pollution monitoring methods.
NATURE REVIEWS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Serena M. Abel, Fangzhu Wu, Sebastian Primpke, Gunnar Gerdts, Angelika Brandt
Summary: The global plastic production and mismanagement leads to an increase in plastic debris in the oceans, with the deep-sea floor, specifically the hadal trenches, being a major sink for this pollution. This study provides the largest survey of plastic debris found at hadal depths, uncovering the presence of industrial packaging and fishing-related debris in the Kuril Kamchatka trench. The analysis also shows that plastic waste is reaching the trench depths, suggesting that complete breakdown into microplastics may not always occur in surface waters.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kuddithamby Gunaalan, Torkel Gissel Nielsen, Rocio Rodriguez Torres, Claudia Lorenz, Alvise Vianello, Ceelin Aila Andersen, Jes Vollertsen, Rodrigo Almeda
Summary: The study found a low concentration of microplastics in zooplankton and their fecal pellets, suggesting a low risk of ingestion and biotransfer of microplastics via zooplankton.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanli Liu, Bence Prikler, Gabor Bordos, Claudia Lorenz, Jes Vollertsen
Summary: This study compared two analytical methods for microplastic detection using micro Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (mu FTIR) imaging. The methods differed in terms of MP isolation procedures, optical substrate, and detection limit. The two methods resulted in different MP abundance and mass estimates, but not MP characteristics. The study also found that the variability between individual samples was larger than the difference caused by the methods.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(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)