Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Stephanie D'Agata, Joseph M. Maina
Summary: Research shows that climate change could make the current network of marine protected areas in 12 nations in the Western Indian Ocean ineffective in supporting conservation and socioeconomic outcomes. Most of the coral reefs and marine protected areas in countries at the highest risk of food insecurity are likely to experience significant biodiversity losses.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Leigh W. Tait, Shane Orchard, David R. Schiel
Summary: Coastal marine ecosystems are facing stress, particularly habitat-forming seaweeds in temperate regions; to reduce impacts, comprehensive knowledge of species diversity, abundance, and distributions is needed; remote sensing and drone-based methods offer solutions for monitoring vulnerable habitats.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Richard Takyi, Badr El Mahrad, Cynthia Addo, John Essandoh, Mohamed ElHadary, Richard Adade, Eddiebright Joseph Buadi, Benjamin Osei Botwe, Francis Kofi Ewusie Nunoo
Summary: This study adopts a socio-ecological framework to analyze the complexities of coastal and marine ecosystems in the Ghanaian context. The study identifies various drivers of anthropogenic activities, such as fishing, oil and gas production, and waste disposal. These anthropogenic activities create significant pressures, leading to changes in fish biomass and habitat quality, among other ecological shifts.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Ella McKnight, Rebecca Spake, Amanda Bates, Dan A. Smale, Marc Rius
Summary: Contemporary climate change and biological invasions are two main drivers of biodiversity redistribution. Studies suggest that non-native species tend to outperform native species under warming and freshening conditions. Ocean warming is expected to facilitate future spread and success of non-native species, while increased freshening may have negative impacts on both native and non-native species in coastal marine ecosystems.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Evan J. Andrews, Jeremy Pittman, Derek R. Armitage
Summary: This research systematically reviews fisher behaviour in coastal and marine fisheries, highlighting the types of fisher behaviour commonly used in conceptual and empirical models. The implications of fisher behaviour for governance include the need for multilevel analysis, psychosocial variables in theoretical models, and interdisciplinary research to understand fishers' responses to change. Social and policy sciences research is crucial in identifying governance barriers and opportunities, incorporating fisher behaviour in fisheries policies.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paola Fajardo, David Beauchesne, Alberto Carbajal-Lopez, Remi M. Daigle, L. Denisse Fierro-Arcos, Jesica Goldsmit, Sabine Zajderman, Juan Valdez-Hernandez, Maria Yolanda Teran Maigua, Ronaldo A. Christofoletti
Summary: This passage highlights the crucial role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in conserving marine and coastal ecosystems, as well as the international community's recognition of their traditional biodiversity knowledge and rights. It also points out the need for further efforts to fully acknowledge and protect these knowledge and rights.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luiza Soares Ferreira Guimara, Lecio de Carvalho-Junior, Gabriela Lima Facanha, Nathalia da Silva Resende, Leonardo Mitrano Neves, Simone Jaqueline Cardoso
Summary: The rise in seawater temperature due to industrial activities is a major threat to marine biodiversity. A global meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the thermal effects of coastal nuclear power plants on marine organisms. The study found that the increase of water temperature near the outfall was associated with the latitude of the power plants. Changes in the structure and composition of aquatic communities, particularly in terms of species abundance, distribution, dominance, and density, were the main effects observed.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Sofie Sjogersten, Betsabe De La Barreda-Bautista, Chloe Brown, Doreen Boyd, Hugo Lopez-Rosas, Elizabeth Hernandez, Roberto Monroy, Matilde Rincon, Christopher Vane, Vicky Moss-Hayes, Jose Alberto Gallardo-Cruz, Dulce Infante-Mata, Jorge Hoyos-Santillan, Jonathan Vidal Solorzano, Candelario Peralta-Carreta, Patricia Moreno-Casasola
Summary: The study revealed the significant carbon stocks in Mexican wetlands, with unprotected swamp forests and marshes containing substantial peat deposits, while grazed areas showed lower carbon storage effectiveness. Differences in carbon storage among wetland vegetation types in different regions highlight the need for region-specific government policies to protect coastal wetland carbon stocks.
Article
Oceanography
M. Amone-Mabuto, M. Mubai, S. Bandeira, M. S. Shalli, J. B. Adams, B. R. Lugendo, J. Hollander
Summary: Seagrass meadows provide important ecosystem services to coastal communities, but they are among the least conserved marine ecosystems globally. This study used social research methods to explore the association between seagrass ecosystem services and the perceptions of coastal communities, and found a high level of awareness by local communities concerning the values and socio-ecological function of seagrass meadows.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Oceanography
Juliana Come, Nasreen Peer, Jose L. Nhamussua, Nelson AF. Miranda, Celia CF. Macamo, Antonio S. Cabral, Horacio Madivadua, Daniel Zacarias, Narciso Junior, Bernadette Snow
Summary: Mangrove ecosystems are important for local communities as they provide various ecosystem services. However, their decline and degradation due to human activities and climate change necessitate protection. This study in Mozambique's Inhambane Bay used biodiversity surveys, interviews, and observation to describe and understand mangrove ecosystems. It highlights the value of local knowledge and community involvement in comprehensive understanding and protection of mangroves. The study identifies areas of mangrove cover increase and disturbance, and emphasizes the importance of community initiatives for law enforcement and restoration in raising awareness and protecting mangroves.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Thu Thuy Pham, Khuong V. Dinh, Van Duy Nguyen
Summary: This study explored the genetic diversity of marine fungi in coastal ecosystems of Vietnam, revealing new species records and providing valuable insights into the ecological functions of planktonic fungi in marine food webs. The research highlighted the importance of enzyme activity analysis and trophic mode assignment in understanding the role of fungal biodiversity in marine environments.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Irena Telesh, Hendrik Schubert, Sergei Skarlato
Summary: Although there is a lot of knowledge about triggers and drivers of phytoplankton dynamics in sea coastal waters, there is still not a comprehensive understanding of the combinations of hydro-physical, hydro-chemical, and biotic characteristics that induce harmful algal blooms (HABs). Recent laboratory experiments have highlighted the importance of abiotic stability as a generic environmental feature responsible for various modes of plankton dynamics, including chaotic behavior. The high adaptability and plasticity of feeding strategies employed by dominant mixotrophic dinoflagellates make it difficult to find clear correlations between stability of nutrient concentration and the magnitude of blooms.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Haiying Cui, Peter M. Vitousek, Sasha C. Reed, Blessing Sokoya, Adebola R. Bamigboye, Arpan Mukherjee, Gabriel F. Pe Penaloza-Bojaca, Alberto L. Teixido, Pankaj Trivedi, Ji-Zheng He, Hang-Wei Hu, Kenny Png, Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo
Summary: This study found that in wet tropical ecosystems, soil biodiversity is mainly influenced by soil acidification and environmental gradients, rather than nutrient limitations. Experimental nitrogen additions led to soil acidification and had negative effects on soil biodiversity in tropical ecosystems globally. Therefore, environmental filtering is crucial in driving the biodiversity of various soil organisms.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christopher A. Wada, Kimberly M. Burnett, Brytne K. Okuhata, Jade M. S. Delevaux, Henrietta Dulai, Aly El-Kadi, Veronica Gibson, Celia Smith, Leah L. Bremer, Andreas C. Bryhn
Summary: Research has shown that untreated or minimally treated wastewater can have negative impacts on groundwater dependent ecosystems and the nearshore marine environment, requiring a comprehensive approach that considers the effects of land use and wastewater management decisions on water quality and quantity. A study conducted in Kona, Hawaii, found that wastewater system upgrades can help reduce nutrient discharges and protect nearshore marine habitats effectively.
Article
Biology
Laura Gajdzik, Thomas M. DeCarlo, Adam Koziol, Mahsa Mousavi-Derazmahalleh, Megan Coghlan, Matthew W. Power, Michael Bunce, David Fairclough, Michael J. Travers, Glenn Moore, Joseph D. DiBattista
Summary: Research on the impact of marine heatwaves on the migration of tropical Black Rabbitfish to temperate marine ecosystems in Western Australia shows that high migration rates, genetic connectivity, and diverse diet play significant roles in enabling the species to establish and persist in new environments.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sarah E. Crawford, Markus Brinkmann, Jacob D. Ouellet, Frank Lehmkuhl, Klaus Reicherter, Jan Schwarzbauer, Piero Bellanova, Peter Letmathe, Lars M. Blank, Roland Weber, Werner Brack, Joost T. van Dongen, Lucas Menzel, Markus Hecker, Holger Schuettrumpf, Henner Hollert
Summary: While the frequency and intensity of floods are increasing globally, the indirect effects of pollutants remobilized and redistributed during flood events are often overlooked. A global examination of floods caused by extreme events and the subsequent distribution of sediment-bound pollutants is essential to improve interdisciplinary investigations and develop action plans to address environmental pollution issues from flooding. Action plans for river basins and coastal lowlands need to balance flood retention, catchment conservation, and economical water use.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Gordana Gajica, Aleksandra Sajnovic, Ksenija Stojanovic, Jan Schwarzbauer, Aleksandar Kostic, Branimir Jovancicevic
Summary: This study investigates the composition and isotopic signatures of biomarkers in initial bitumen and liquid products from pyrolysis in different systems. The results show that the type of pyrolysis and variations in kerogen type affect the biomarker composition and isotopic signatures of the liquid products. Additionally, the carbon isotopic composition of n-alkanes in the liquid pyrolysates can be used to assess the source and depositional environment of organic matter.
MARINE AND PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Olga Konechnaya, Piero Bellanova, Mike Frenken, Klaus Reicherter, Jan Schwarzbauer
Summary: The study discusses geochemical and physical evidence of tsunamis, focusing on identifying highly specific tsunami indicators. Through multi-tiered geochemical analysis, evidence of inundations and a comprehensive set of marker compounds have been identified.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Annette Breckwoldt, Alexandra Nozik, Nils Moosdorf, Jan Bierwirth, Elodie Fache, Sebastian Ferse, Amanda Ford, Sangeeta Mangubhai, Dominique Pelletier, Susanna Piovano
Summary: This study investigates reef passages in Pacific islands using satellite imagery, developing a typology based on distance to coastline and the presence of enclosed water bodies. Further refinement of this typology can help document reef passages in other regions, supporting biodiversity conservation and sustainable fisheries management.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Estradivari, Muh Firdaus Agung, Dedi Supriadi Adhuri, Sebastian C. A. Ferse, Ita Sualia, Dominic A. Andradi-Brown, Stuart J. Campbell, Mohamad Iqbal, Harry D. Jonas, Muhammad Erdi Lazuardi, Hellen Nanlohy, Fitryanti Pakiding, Ni Kadek Sri Pusparini, Hikmah C. Ramadhana, Toni Ruchimat, I. Wayan Veda Santiadji, Natelda R. Timisela, Laura Veverka, Gabby N. Ahmadia
Summary: In a rapidly changing marine environment, area-based management tools such as marine protected areas are valuable for conserving biodiversity, but may not be sufficient to address all environmental crises. The promotion of other effective area-based conservation measures, like Indonesia's OECMs, holds promise for acknowledging practices and sites beyond MPAs that contribute to conservation efforts.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Annette Breckwoldt, Yvy Dombal, Catherine Sabinot, Gilbert David, Lea Riera, Sebastian Ferse, Elodie Fache
Summary: The study highlights the multi-faceted importance of reef passages and emphasizes their ecological and socio-cultural significance.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zibin Zhao, Laura Zieger, Ralf Littke, Jan Schwarzbauer
Summary: The Nordlinger Ries in southern Germany contains Miocene post-impact lacustrine sediments. The main organic matter in the sediments is type I kerogen, with some exceptions containing sulfur-rich kerogen.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COAL GEOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Frank Lehmkuhl, Holger Schuttrumpf, Jan Schwarzbauer, Catrina Brull, Michael Dietze, Peter Letmathe, Carolin Volker, Henner Hollert
Summary: This special issue aims to collect scientific evaluations and implications of the 2021 summer flood, providing an overview of the integrative assessment of the flood in Central Europe.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Laura G. Elsler, Muhammad Neil, Sebastian Ferse, Gabriela Navarrete Forero, Marion Glaser, Maja Schluter
Summary: Fisher-trader relations play a significant role in small-scale fisheries worldwide. Understanding the interactions between traders and fishers is crucial for effective fisheries policies.
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mattia Ghilardi, Michael A. Salter, Valeriano Parravicini, Sebastian C. A. Ferse, Tim Rixen, Christian Wild, Matthias Birkicht, Chris T. Perry, Alex Berry, Rod W. Wilson, David Mouillot, Sonia Bejarano
Summary: Anthropogenic pressures are restructuring coral reefs globally, and the excretion of intestinal carbonates by marine fishes plays a relevant role in inorganic carbon cycling. This study identifies body mass and relative intestinal length as the strongest predictors of carbonate excretion in reef fishes. The mineralogical composition of the excreted carbonates is highly conserved within families but also influenced by temperature and intestine length. These findings improve our understanding of the drivers and contributions of fishes to inorganic carbon cycling in coral reefs.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christina A. Schwanen, Jan Mueller, Philipp Schulte, Jan Schwarzbauer
Summary: Floods can cause the release and remobilization of organic pollutants, leading to their accumulation in floodplains. The size and frequency of floods have an impact on the distribution, remobilization, and accumulation of organic contaminants. The introduction of wastewater pollutants during floods should be given special attention. Organic indicators provide valuable information on specific distribution patterns and the influence of tributaries and structural measures, and they serve as an important basis for assessing short- and long-term environmental risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jessica Zamborain-Mason, Joshua E. Cinner, M. Aaron Macneil, Nicholas A. J. Graham, Andrew S. Hoey, Maria Beger, Andrew J. Brooks, David J. Booth, Graham J. Edgar, David A. Feary, Sebastian C. A. Ferse, Alan M. Friedlander, Charlotte L. A. Gough, Alison L. Green, David Mouillot, Nicholas V. C. Polunin, Rick D. Stuart-Smith, Laurent Wantiez, Ivor D. Williams, Shaun K. Wilson, Sean R. Connolly
Summary: Sustainably managing fisheries requires evaluation of stock status, but many multispecies reef fisheries lack research and monitoring capacity to assess stocks against sustainable reference points. In this study, fish biomass data from >2000 coral reefs were used to estimate site-specific sustainable reference points for coral reef fisheries. The results show that >50% of sites and jurisdictions with available information have stocks of conservation concern. The study highlights the ecological benefits of increasing sustainability and provides a promising means for enhancing the sustainability of global coral reef fisheries.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anna Koester, Cesc Gordo-Vilaseca, Nancy Bunbury, Sebastian C. A. Ferse, Amanda Ford, Philip Haupt, Luke A'Bear, Maria Bielsa, April Jasmine Burt, Jake Letori, Emma Mederic, Ella Nancy, Cheryl Sanchez, Matt Waller, Christian Wild
Summary: This study assessed the impact of the 2015/16 coral bleaching event on fish communities at Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles. The findings suggest that the bleaching event had a limited effect on fish abundance and biomass, but using extended survey methods revealed smaller-scale changes.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Lilly Baumann, Maraja Riechers, Louis Celliers, Sebastian C. A. Ferse
Summary: Anticipation of the future using transdisciplinary approaches is important for coping with environmental and societal challenges, especially in coastal regions of the Global South. However, current research often focuses on past and current state analysis, neglecting the link between anticipation and sustainability transformation. Combining transdisciplinary and anticipation research can foster inclusive and alternative visions for possible futures.
ECOSYSTEMS AND PEOPLE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Theresia Dwi Suryaningrum, Hasta Octavini, Hari Eko Irianto, Ellya Sinurat, Syamdidi Syamdidi, Diah Ikasari, Rhodiah Nurbayasari, Rahmawati Rahmawati
Summary: The Plackett-Burman design was utilized to investigate the impact of physicochemical attributes on the surimi made from multiple species. The study found that the optimal formulation consisted of different types of fish, cryoprotectants, gelling agents, and a specific stirring period.
JOURNAL OF AQUATIC FOOD PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY
(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)