Article
Engineering, Marine
Kate E. Buenau, Lysel Garavelli, Lenaig G. Hemery, Gabriel Garcia Medina
Summary: Understanding the environmental effects of marine energy devices is crucial for their sustainable development and regulation. Numerical modeling is a powerful tool for estimating effects and quantifying risks. Current models mainly focus on oceanographic system changes and underwater noise, while models for habitat change and marine animal displacement are limited. Collision risk and species response to electromagnetic fields are still in the early stages of development and require more observational data.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Samantha L. Eaves, Garrett Staines, Genevra Harker-Klimes, Margaret Pinza, Simon Geerlofs
Summary: Uncertainty surrounding the potential environmental impacts of marine energy (ME) has resulted in extensive and expensive environmental monitoring requirements for ME deployments. Currently, there is a lack of standardized methodologies for data collection, hindering the use of previously collected data to inform new ME project permitting efforts. To address this issue, Triton Field Trials (TFiT) was created to explore ways to promote more consistent environmental data collection and enable data transferability across ME device types and locations. Through reviewing documents from previous ME projects and research studies, TFiT identified priority research areas and associated promising technologies. Thirteen potential field sites were assessed to determine suitable locations for testing monitoring technologies. This introductory paper provides an overview of how priority research areas and testing locations were identified for TFiT activities.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Clarisse Aujoux, Olivier Mesnil
Summary: This paper focuses on the environmental assessment of guided wave-based structural health monitoring (GW-SHM). Two prospective applications, railroad monitoring and wind turbine monitoring, are studied, and a complete GW-SHM system prototype is defined to quantify its environmental impact. The study finds that the system is either carbon neutral or carbon negative for the considered functional units.
STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maria Gomez-Tolosa, Gustavo Rivera-Velazquez, Tamara M. Rioja-Paradela, Luis F. Mendoza-Cuenca, Cesar Tejeda-Cruz, Sergio Lopez
Summary: This review analyzed the importance of Odonata for environmental assessments in the Neotropical region, finding that ecosystem health assessments were the most common type. However, due to the great diversity of habitats in the region, there is a need to establish a standardized monitoring protocol for assessing ecosystem health quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Karly J. Harker, Lauren Arnold, Ira J. Sutherland, Sarah E. Gergel
Summary: The outcomes of environmental impact assessment (EIA) are significant and can be contentious, with the consideration of cumulative effects being crucial. By incorporating core scientific principles of landscape ecology, the rigor and usefulness of EIA and cumulative effects assessment can be enhanced.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hong Anh Thi Nguyen, Tip Sophea, Shabbir H. Gheewala, Rawee Rattanakom, Thanita Areerob, Kritana Prueksakorn
Summary: This study proposes a method that reduces the time and cost of creating land use maps applicable for environmental protection. Using Phuket as a case study, it was found that although there are sustainable development policies, the results of land use change indicate that urban development is not heading in an environmentally sustainable direction.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anders C. Erichsen, Anne L. Middelboe
Summary: This article introduces new technologies and models that may be integrated into ecosystem assessment and management in the future, including remote sensing, machine learning, acoustic monitoring, and intelligent integration of modeling and sensor measurements. Although these technologies are being developed and integrated for marine monitoring worldwide, the integration with ecosystem models is still in its early stages.
INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anders C. Erichsen, Anne L. Middelboe
Summary: Traditional marine monitoring is resource-intensive and often leads to delays in reporting environmental status. However, recent technological advances are set to revolutionize the future of marine environmental monitoring. Integrating new technologies and models into ecosystem assessment and management has the potential to create inspirational examples for the future.
INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Roxana Neamtu, Brindusa Sluser, Oana Plavan, Carmen Teodosiu
Summary: Cross-border river management poses a challenge for countries with differing legislation. Environmental impact assessment tools quantify negative effects on water quality, which can impact human health, ecosystem equilibrium, and biodiversity. Monitoring of toxic pollutants from various activities affecting aquatic environments and human health is crucial.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gang Tang, Qianqian Wang
Summary: Riverine dissolved organic matter transport plays a key role in the carbon biogeochemical cycle, but its contribution to estuary dynamics is not fully understood. This study focused on the variation of dissolved organic matter downstream from rivers to tidal estuaries and assessed the impact of environmental factors. The study found that the microbial degradation during transport reduced the molecular size of dissolved organic matter, and tidal cycles strongly influenced the fluorescence of dissolved organic matter.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kranti Navare, Wouter Arts, Giorgia Faraca, Gil Van den Bossche, Bert Sels, Karel Van Acker
Summary: Cascading wood in products helps to store carbon and reduce emissions, allowing forests more time to sequester carbon. The Global Warming Potential (GWP) decreases as the number of cascade steps increases, with benefits increasing by extending product lifetimes.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lauren Ross, Aldo Sottolichio, Nicolas Huybrechts, Pascal Brunet
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of tidal stream turbines on the hydrodynamics and suspended sediment concentration of a macrotidal estuary. Results showed that the turbines reduced currents and decreased suspended sediment concentration, potentially leading to sediment accumulation and new bottom features over time.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ana Andries, Richard J. Murphy, Stephen Morse, Jim Lynch
Summary: The Environmental Land Management scheme in England aims to reward landowners for providing public goods while achieving environmental goals. Earth Observation satellites offer a unique opportunity for monitoring this scheme. This study utilized satellite imagery to identify suitable wildlife habitats and found that very high resolution imagery provided valuable insights for habitat assessment.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi-Ru Chiou, Hao-Ming Pang, Yu-Fen Huang, Chien-Fu Chen
Summary: A syringe-based, semi-automatic environmental monitoring device has been developed for on-site detection of harmful heavy metal ions in water. This portable device, consisting of a spring-embedded syringe and a polydimethylsiloxane membrane-based flow regulator, along with a paper-based analytical device using gold nanoclusters, enables sensitive and selective detection of Hg2+ and Co2+ ions.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mayke Feitosa Progenio, Claudio Jose Cavalcante Blanco, Josias da Silva Cruz, Felipe Antonio Melo da Costa Filho, Andre Luiz Amarante Mesquita
Summary: The study proposes an Environmental Impact Potential (EIP) index to assess suitable areas for tidal power plant installation, finding that EIP values decrease from north to south along the Amazon coast, with areas near the mouth being more susceptible to erosion and flooding.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Takero Yoshida, Daigo Furuichi, Benjamin J. Williamson, Jinxin Zhou, Shuchuang Dong, Qiao Li, Daisuke Kitazawa
Summary: A study used a laboratory-scale water tank to monitor fine-scale fish behavior near rotating turbine blades, finding that fish are more alert in dark conditions possibly due to the inability to visually detect the blades; most fish actively avoid turbines in bright conditions. No striking events occurred causing injury or mortality.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Jennifer Cocking, Bhavani E. Narayanaswamy, Claire M. Waluda, Benjamin J. Williamson
Summary: This research establishes the concept of using a lightweight (800g), hyperspectral SWIR camera at an altitude of approximately 5m to detect domestic and shoreline-harvested plastic items on a beach under natural sunlight. The results demonstrate that these two polymers (polyethylene and polypropylene) can be successfully detected with this novel method through spectral correlation mapping.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jethro G. Gauld, Joao P. Silva, Philip W. Atkinson, Paul Record, Marta Acacio, Volen Arkumarev, Julio Blas, Willem Bouten, Niall Burton, Ines Catry, Jocelyn Champagnon, Gary D. Clewley, Mindaugas Dagys, Olivier Duriez, Klaus-Michael Exo, Wolfgang Fiedler, Andrea Flack, Guilad Friedemann, Johannes Fritz, Clara Garcia-Ripolles, Stefan Garthe, Dimitri Giunchi, Atanas Grozdanov, Roi Harel, Elizabeth M. Humphreys, Rene Janssen, Andrea Koelzsch, Olga Kulikova, Thomas K. Lameris, Pascual Lopez-Lopez, Elizabeth A. Masden, Flavio Monti, Ran Nathan, Stoyan Nikolov, Steffen Oppel, Hristo Peshev, Louis Phipps, Ivan Pokrovsky, Viola H. Ross-Smith, Victoria Saravia, Emily S. Scragg, Andrea Sforzi, Emilian Stoynov, Chris Thaxter, Wouter Van Steelant, Marielle Toor, Bernd Vorneweg, Jonas Waldenstroem, Martin Wikelski, Ramunas Zydelis, Aldina M. A. Franco
Summary: This study assesses and analyzes the collision risks of wind turbines and power lines to birds in Europe and North Africa based on GPS location data of tracked birds. The results show that some bird species consistently fly at heights where they are at risk of collision. In the study region, 13.6% of the area is classified as highly sensitive to wind turbines and 9.4% is classified as highly sensitive to power lines, with hotspots of collision vulnerability scattered across the region, particularly in central Europe, near the strait of Gibraltar, and the Bosporus in Turkey.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Daniel T. Johnston, Chris B. Thaxter, Philipp H. Boersch-Supan, Elizabeth M. Humphreys, Willem Bouten, Gary D. Clewley, Emily S. Scragg, Elizabeth A. Masden, Lee Barber, Greg J. Conway, Nigel A. Clark, Niall H. K. Burton, Aonghais S. C. P. Cook
Summary: Movement of seabirds in offshore wind farms may increase collision risk. Studying the movements of GPS-tagged lesser black-backed gulls, we found that the birds were attracted to wind farms within a certain distance but showed avoidance behavior as the distance increased. Additionally, there were differences in attraction and avoidance based on flight height relative to the nearest turbine.
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Patrik Byholm, Martin Beal, Natalie Isaksson, Ulrik Lotberg, Susanne Akesson
Summary: This study analyzed tracking data from Caspian Terns and found that the survival and learning of migration routes in juveniles depend on following a parent. The results suggest that parental care plays a crucial role in the migration process of these birds.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Ana Couto, Benjamin J. Williamson, Thomas Cornulier, Paul G. Fernandes, Shaun Fraser, James D. Chapman, Ian M. Davies, Beth E. Scott
Summary: This study investigates the ecological interactions influencing predator behavior and distribution in tidal stream environments, specifically focusing on the presence of marine renewable devices and their potential impacts. The research concludes that different categories of seabirds, such as benthic and pelagic foragers, exhibit distinct preferences and responses to prey presence, water velocity, and fish schools. Additionally, the study emphasizes the importance of considering both physical and biological data when assessing the ecological impacts of tidal turbines.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Samuel Langlois Lopez, Alexander L. Bond, Nina J. O'Hanlon, Jared M. Wilson, Andrew Vitz, Carolyn S. Mostello, Frederick Hamilton, Jean-Francois Rail, Linda Welch, Ruth Boettcher, Sabina Wilhelm, Tycho Anker-Nilssen, Francis Daunt, Elizabeth Masden
Summary: The Great Black-backed Gull, a generalist species found along the temperate and arctic coasts of the north Atlantic Ocean, has experienced a significant decline in population, especially in North America. The study recommends elevating its conservation status from "Least Concern" to "Vulnerable" based on the estimated reduction in population size over the past three generations.
BIRD CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lonneke Goddijn-Murphy, Benjamin J. Williamson, Jason McIlvenny, Paolo Corradi
Summary: Remote sensing of marine plastic litter has been rapidly evolving in recent years, with advancements in visible, near-infrared, and short-wave infrared wavelengths. Thermal infrared sensing shows potential as a complementary method for monitoring large plastic litter floating on the water surface. This study assessed the use of a thermal radiance model and demonstrated the valuable capabilities of thermal infrared sensing for monitoring floating plastic litter.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Justine Ammendolia, Jacquelyn Saturno, Alexander L. Bond, Nina J. O'Hanlon, Elizabeth A. Masden, Neil A. James, Shoshanah Jacobs
Summary: Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a global increase in the use of single-use plastic items, which pose a direct threat to wildlife. This study examines incidents of wildlife interactions with pandemic-related debris and finds that birds are the most affected species, with entanglements and nest incorporations being the most common interactions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Melissa M. Costagliola-Ray, Lilian Lieber, W. Alex M. Nimmo-Smith, Elizabeth A. Masden, Paul Caplat, Jared Wilson, Nina J. O'Hanlon
Summary: Marine renewable energy developments may affect seabirds, and understanding these impacts is important. This study compares the effects of two survey methods (land-based vantage point and unmanned aerial vehicle transects) on the abundance and distribution of seabirds in a tidal stream environment. The results suggest that the two survey methods produce similar counts of seabirds and that the UAV transects provide more accurate fine-scale distribution information.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Cristina Rueda-Uribe, Patrik Byholm, Ulrik Lotberg, Natalie Isaksson, Martin Beal, Sara Raj Pant, Susanne Akesson
Summary: Migratory birds use wind to improve flight performance, and experience improves the skills needed to gain positive wind support. However, little is known about how birds acquire these skills. By comparing wind support in adult and subadult Caspian terns during crossings of the Sahara Desert, researchers found that subadult birds had lower wind support during their first solo northward crossings. These differences were mainly due to the timing of their departure rather than movement skills. This study highlights the impact of wind seasonality on migratory behavior and raises questions about the evolution and ontogeny of migratory timing in relation to wind patterns and departure decisions.
Article
Ornithology
Gary D. Clewley, Chris B. Thaxter, Emily S. Scragg, Elizabeth A. Masden, Lee J. Barber, Greg J. Conway, Nigel A. Clark, Niall H. K. Burton
Summary: The study found that individually tracked Lesser Black-backed Gulls rarely visited offshore areas but exhibited high variation in overall area use across multiple time scales. The aim was to quantify the variation in space use by the gulls and assess the time spent offshore and interacting with offshore wind farms before and after their construction.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samuel Langlois Lopez, Francis Daunt, Jared Wilson, Nina J. O. 'Hanlon, Kate R. Searle, Sophie Bennett, Mark A. Newell, Michael P. Harris, Elizabeth Masden
Summary: The management of predator-prey conflicts is crucial for species conservation. On the Isle of May, an increase in Great Black-backed Gulls has led to predation of Atlantic Puffins, which has implications for species management and impact assessments. Using population viability analysis, we found that a higher predation level would be required to cause a decline in the Puffin population.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
J. McIlvenny, B. J. Williamson, I. A. Fairley, M. Lewis, S. Neill, I Masters, D. E. Reeve
Summary: This study tests two algorithms to derive flow velocity information from video data collected by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at tidal stream energy sites. Despite the underestimation issue in optical flow, the overall validation results suggest that this low-cost and low-risk data collection method has potential applications in tidal stream energy research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lonneke Goddijn-Murphy, Nina J. O'Hanlon, Neil A. James, Elizabeth A. Masden, Alexander L. Bond
Summary: Remote sensing technology has great potential to contribute to seabird research and conservation, particularly through satellite data that can be used to directly or indirectly observe seabirds and their habitats, including identification of large seabirds. Researchers can utilize these data to complement seabird observations and tracking, and to understand which data sources are publicly available.
REMOTE SENSING APPLICATIONS-SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Atefeh Zendehboudi, Azam Mohammadi, Sina Dobaradaran, Gabriel E. De-la-Torre, Bahman Ramavandi, Seyed Enayat Hashemi, Reza Saeedi, Emran Moradpour Tayebi, Ahmad Vafaee, Amirhossein Darabi
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics and ecological risks of microplastics (MPs) in ballast water for the first time, and found high levels of MP pollution. These findings contribute to our understanding of the sources and risks of microplastics in marine ecosystems.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rose Boahemaa Pinto, Linda Bogerd, Martine van der Ploeg, Kwame Duah, Remko Uijlenhoet, Tim H. M. van Emmerik
Summary: Catchment-scale plastic pollution assessments provide insights into the sources, sinks, and pathways of plastic pollution. We propose an approach to quantify macroplastic transport and density in the Odaw catchment, Ghana, and find that the urban riverine zone has the highest transport, while the urban tidal zone has the highest riverbank and land macroplastic density.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aliya Baidourela, Qian Sun, Gongxin Yang, Umut Halik, Zhongkai Dong, Kaixu Cai, Guili Sun, Wenya Zhang, Sisi Cheng
Summary: The study focused on heavy metal pollution in the green vegetation of a suburban industrial area in Tuokexun County, Xinjiang, China. The results showed that the overall level of heavy metal pollution in the soil was minor, with mercury (Hg) being the most severe contamination, likely caused by human activities. The composition of heavy metal elements in trees was more stable compared to grass and shrubs, with varying concentrations across different vegetation. Shrubbery was found to be the most effective in heavy metal restoration, and there were disparities in heavy metal enrichment among different vegetation types.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James H. Bridson, Hayden Masterton, Beatrix Theobald, Regis Risani, Fraser Doake, Jessica A. Wallbank, Stefan D. M. Maday, Gavin Lear, Robert Abbel, Dawn A. Smith, Joanne M. Kingsbury, Olga Pantos, Grant L. Northcott, Sally Gaw
Summary: Plastic pollution has significant environmental impacts, largely due to chemical additives. However, the behavior of plastic additives in marine environments is not well understood. A marine deployment experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of weathering on the extractables profile of four types of plastics in New Zealand over a period of nine months. The concentration of additives in polyethylene and oxo-degradable polyethylene was strongly influenced by artificial weathering, while polyamide 6 and polyethylene terephthalate showed minimal change. These findings emphasize the importance of considering leaching and weathering effects on plastic composition when assessing the potential impact and risk of plastic pollution in receiving environments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alan G. Scarlett, Francis D. Spilsbury, Steven J. Rowland, Marthe Monique Gagnon, Kliti Grice
Summary: This study used diamondoid hydrocarbon distributions to identify the sources of environmental oil contamination. A suite of 20 diamondoids was found to accumulate in fish adipose tissue. The scatter plots of indices between fish and exposure oils showed a close to ideal 1:1 relationship, which can be used to determine the origin of the oil.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shan Jiang, Mengmeng Wan, Kun Lin, Yanshan Chen, Rui Wang, Liju Tan, Jiangtao Wang
Summary: In this study, the concentration, composition, distribution, and sources of PCBs in surface seawater of the Bohai Bay were analyzed. The results showed that PCBs in the Bohai Bay had high concentrations and were primarily derived from land-based sources such as port activities and river inputs. The PCBs in the Bohai Bay may come from commercial PCBs and their incineration products, municipal landfills, wood and coal combustion, and industrial activities, etc.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Icaro S. A. Porto, Saulo V. A. Dantas, Caio S. A. Felix, Francisco A. S. Cunha, Jailson B. de Andrade, Sergio L. C. Ferreira
Summary: This study evaluated the risks of mercury levels in sardines consumed by low-income population in Salvador, Brazil. The results showed that the mercury content in the sampled sardines posed no risks to human health. This study is significant as most sardines in Salvador come from Todos os Santos Bay, which has a history of mercury contamination.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiahui Chen, Chengyu Yuan, Guanqun Zhai, Guangcheng Chen, Heng Zhu, Jun Liu, Yong Ye
Summary: This study investigated the combined influences of species selection and site elevation on greenhouse gas fluxes from restored mangrove soils. The results suggest that Avicennia marina should be selected for mangrove restoration to minimize carbon release and reduce the influence of greenhouse gas fluxes on the global greenhouse effect.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emmanuel Onyeabor, Uju Obuka
Summary: The Gulf of Guinea region in Africa is a significant area for coastal countries, playing a vital role in their economic and environmental development. This study aims to reduce marine plastic pollution in the region by utilizing legal instruments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanli Liu, Stephan Luttjohann, Alvise Vianello, Claudia Lorenz, Fan Liu, Jes Vollertsen
Summary: Large area attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (LAATR-FTIR) is a novel technique for detecting small microplastics, with limited accuracy for large microplastics. However, it shows promise in homogeneous matrices. The spectra quality is comparable between transmission mode and LAATR mode.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Phuc T. D. Le, Andrew M. Fischer, Britta D. Hardesty, Heidi J. Auman, Chris Wilcox
Summary: This study explores the relationship between ocean currents and the accumulation of floating marine debris (FMD) and finds that higher concentrations of FMD are associated with frontal frequencies (FF). FMD is primarily trapped in accumulation zones between fronts and the coastline, which have high biodiversity value.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Sawan, Perine Doyen, Florence Viudes, Rachid Amara, Celine Mahfouz
Summary: Few studies have examined the impact of urbanization and meteorological events on microplastics discharged into the sea through rivers. Surface water samples were collected from two Lebanese rivers, with differing degrees of urbanization, during dry and wet periods. The results showed that the most industrialized river had a significantly higher abundance of microplastics compared to the less-industrialized river. There was also a correlation between particle contamination and the season at each site, with microplastic concentrations highest on the first day of the wet season. These findings highlight the importance of considering meteorological events in accurately assessing plastic pollution influx into coastal waters.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katherine R. Shaw, Jonathan L. Whitney, Eileen M. Nalley, Madeline C. Schmidbauer, Megan J. Donahue, Jesse Black, Raquel N. Corniuk, Kellie Teague, Rachel Sandquist, Catherine Pirkle, Rachel Dacks, Max Sudnovsky, Jennifer M. Lynch
Summary: This study examines the ingestion of plastic in reef fish in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Plastic particles were found in the gastrointestinal tracts of multiple fish species. However, further analysis revealed that these particles were actually natural materials and posed no threat to human consumers.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Revati Hardikar, C. K. Haridevi, Shantaj Deshbhratar
Summary: This study investigated the variability in phytoplankton functional structure using a trait-based approach and explored the relationship between species traits and environmental factors, as well as their impact on ecosystem functioning. The results revealed that morphological traits, temperature, and ammonia played a decisive role in the seasonal succession of phytoplankton species. It was found that certain traits favored higher biomass production but might hinder energy transfer efficiency. The strong correlation between environmental variables and phytoplankton functional structure supports the practical implementation of a trait-based approach in studying phytoplankton community dynamics under different environmental conditions.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Engki A. Kisnarti, Nining Sari Ningsih, Mutiara R. Putri, Nani Hendiarti, Bernhard Mayer
Summary: This study examines the movement patterns of plastic marine debris in Indonesian waters, revealing that Indonesia contributes significantly to transboundary marine debris in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and the South China Sea. Most of the debris remains in Indonesian waters and moves back and forth due to the influence of monsoon currents.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
