Article
Environmental Sciences
Anne L. Soerensen, Suzanne Faxneld, Maria Pettersson, Martin Skold
Summary: Fish tissue levels must meet environmental quality standards (EQSs) set by the European Water Framework Directive. However, contaminants are sometimes measured in different tissues than the ones that the standards are set for. Tissue conversion factors (k) can be used to obtain quality standards for the appropriate tissues. We propose a simple and reproducible approach that assumes proportionality between two tissues or tissue and whole fish concentrations for monitoring purposes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Mengqiang Hu, Lu Yan, Huan Liu, Lumeng Liu, Meng Liu
Summary: This study proposes a novel method that combines the concentration response factor method with a Markov chain model to simulate the release and transport of airborne contaminants. Results show that this method is sufficiently accurate for simulating airborne contaminant transport with a source release.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Richard W. Newton, Silvia Maiolo, Wesley Malcorps, David C. Little
Summary: Marine ingredients are important for aquaculture and livestock feeds, but detailed information on their environmental impact is limited. A Life Cycle Inventory was compiled to allow for Life Cycle Assessments of marine ingredients, but there are still data gaps that need to be filled. An LCA demonstrated that marine ingredients have variable impacts, mostly depending on the fuel intensity of the fishery they are sourced from.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
In-Cheol Yeo, Kyu-Young Shim, Kyuhyeong Kim, Young-Shin Go, Jieun Kim, Dong-Hun Lee, Jae-Seong Lee, Kyung-Hoon Shin, Chang-Bum Jeong
Summary: Despite limited understanding and analysis of the biological fate of nanoplastics, a novel stable carbon isotopic approach has been proposed to detect and quantify nano- and microplastics in complex organic matrices. By quantifying the contribution of plastic particles in the stable carbon isotopes composition in different tissues, tissue-specific bioaccumulation of nano- and microplastics in a fish species has been investigated. The findings shed light on the unique mode of action of nanoplastics' bioaccumulation based on physicochemical properties and have significance in improving our understanding of the tissue-specific bioaccumulation of nanoplastics in aquatic organisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
John Colt, Kenneth Semmens
Summary: To better understand the potential impacts of aquaponics, it is important to define performance metrics that are relevant to economic, environmental, and management objectives. One such metric is the feed conversion ratio (FCR) for fish, which measures how well the nutrients from fish waste are converted into plant tissue. However, only 50% of the experimental FCRplant values fell within the theoretical range, indicating room for improvement in nutrient retention among plant components of many aquaponic systems.
AQUACULTURAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Mansour Torfi Mozanzadeh, Omid Safari, Rahim Oosooli, Shapour Mehrjooyan, Mojtaba Zabayeh Najafabadi, Seyed Javad Hoseini, Hamid Saghavi, Javad Monem
Summary: The study found that intermediate salinities between 6% and 12% are recommended for the culture of these euryhaline species.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xueli Ju, Linjian Wu, Cheng Lin, Xi Yang, Chen Yang
Summary: Chloride ions play a significant role in the corrosion of steel bars in reinforced concrete structures exposed to cyclic drying-wetting conditions. An indoor experiment was conducted to investigate chloride transport under different drying-wetting ratios, leading to the development of a predictive model for chloride diffusion in concrete structures. This model was validated through experimental measurements, demonstrating its accuracy in predicting chloride concentrations at various elevations and exposure times.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chloe Warret Rodrigues, Debbie Armstrong, Feiyue Wang, James D. Roth
Summary: All ecosystems face anthropogenic contaminants, leading to numerous toxicology studies. Inconsistencies in expressing contaminant concentrations in wet or dry mass units and the lack of reporting tissue composition render cross-study comparisons challenging. This study explored the effects of variables on moisture and lipid contents in red fox tissues and their consequence on contaminant concentrations when converting between wet and dry mass units. Recommendations include systematic reporting of tissue composition and the use of tissue/species specific conversion factors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Anna Rindorf, Mikael van Deurs, Daniel Howell, Eider Andonegi, Aaron Berger, Bjarte Bogstad, Noel Cadigan, Bjarki Thor Elvarsson, Niels Hintzen, Marie Savina Roland, Marc Taylor, Vanessa Trijoulet, Tobias van Kooten, Fan Zhang, Jeremy Collie
Summary: Accurate prediction of density dependence in productivity is crucial for effective fisheries management. This study examines the relationship between somatic growth, recruitment, and density in 80 stocks in the Northeast Atlantic, revealing significant density-dependent recruitment in the majority of stocks.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Mohammad Javad Zeynali, Mohsen Pourreza-Bilondi, Abolfazl Akbarpour, Jafar Yazdi, Slim Zekri
Summary: Groundwater pollution is a significant global challenge, and monitoring and evaluating the quantity and quality of groundwater is crucial. This study investigates the effectiveness of the finite element method in modeling groundwater flow and contaminant transport over a 7-year period. The results demonstrate that the finite element model performs well in modeling both groundwater flow and contaminant transport.
APPLIED WATER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bahman Daneshian, Daniel Hoeche, Ole oystein Knudsen, Anders Werner Bredvei Skilbred
Summary: A good understanding of influencing parameters is necessary for predicting corrosion in marine and coastal environments. This study analyzed real-time data including air temperature, sensor surface temperature, relative humidity, precipitation, and wind to investigate their influences on steel corrosion. The results showed that the correlation between corrosion and the time when the sensor surface temperature is below the dewpoint temperature was the strongest. Corrosion was also correlated with wind speed above 5 m s(-1). Most corrosion occurred in autumn and winter due to increased water condensation and stronger winds, while little corrosion was observed in spring and summer due to less condensation and dry surfaces.
NPJ MATERIALS DEGRADATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alyson Douglas, Tristan L'Ecuyer
Summary: This study demonstrates the invigoration effects of aerosol loading on warm rain in unstable, polluted environments, showing increased precipitation formation rates and cloud top entrainment rates. The presence of invigoration or suppression depends on the environment and may induce feedbacks that enhance or subdue these effects in unstable conditions. The strength of the invigoration response is also influenced by the organization of the rain system.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alethea S. Madgett, Kyari Yates, Lynda Webster, Craig McKenzie, Andrew Brownlow, Colin F. Moffat
Summary: This study investigated the variability of concentrations and distributions of PCB and PBDE congeners in 26 species from different locations around Scotland. The study found clear differences in congener distribution between sample categories and species, influenced by physiological processes and eco-biological parameters. Trophic magnification was observed for the ICES-7 PCBs and BDE47 using the traditional method, with CB52 showing the highest degree of magnification. The unbalanced dataset influenced the calculated trophic magnification factor (TMF) and sometimes the overall conclusions of congener biomagnification. The use of a balanced method is recommended for accurate TMF calculations, particularly in regional comparisons with difficult sampling requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Suzanne Jane Painting, Eleanor K. Haigh, Jennifer A. Graham, Simon A. Morley, Leeann Henry, Elizabeth Clingham, Rhys Hobbs, Frances Mynott, Philippe Bersuder, David Walker, Tammy Stamford
Summary: This study utilized model outputs, remote sensing data, and survey measurements to determine the background conditions for nutrients, chlorophyll, and suspended particulate matter in offshore waters of St Helena. Proposed standards for assessing inshore water quality showed concerns regarding levels of nutrients and fecal bacteria at some locations. More detailed modeling and field-based studies are needed to investigate seasonal trends and nutrient availability to inshore primary producers and to accurately determine levels of contaminants in the marine environment.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mei-Hong Liu, Teng-Teng Li, De -Long Zhang
Summary: Micron-sized GdNbO4:Er3+/Yb3+ phosphors were synthesized and characterized in terms of crystalline phase, morphology, composition, spectroscopic properties, and the effects of rare-earth ion concentration, temperature, and high salinity environment. The phosphor was dominated by GdNbO4 crystalline phase and its morphology and agglomeration were dependent on the rare-earth concentration. It exhibited excellent up-conversion luminescence properties under 980 nm excitation, attributed to a two-photon process. Optimal concentrations of 10 mol% Yb3+ and 3 mol% Er3+ were selected for enhanced up-conversion luminescence intensity. The phosphor showed strong up-conversion luminescence, good thermal stability, appropriate sensitivity, and a wide sensitivity response range. The accuracy of the optical thermometer based on the phosphor was found to be better than 1.6 K compared to a commercial thermocouple. Additionally, the phosphor demonstrated good chemical stability in a high salinity environment, preserving its crystalline phase, structure, and up-conversion luminescence properties.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Marion Claireaux, Fabian Zimmermann, Bruno Ernande, Mikko Heino, Katja Enberg
Summary: Growth is an important aspect of population dynamics and fisheries management. The influences of extrinsic and intrinsic factors on growth vary, with the importance of extrinsic factors changing over time. The effects of the environment on growth become less clear and relevant as the time series lengthens.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Manuel Hidalgo, Valerio Bartolino, Marta Coll, Mary E. Hunsicker, Morgane Travers-Trolet, Howard Browman
Summary: The global challenge of climate change requires urgent development of innovative adaptive solutions for managing marine resources. Contributions to a themed article set explore emerging climate change impacts, assess system risks, evaluate adaptation options, and consider societal perceptions. Future development in adaptation science will require interdisciplinary collaboration and concrete solutions to address the challenges of climate change and human activity.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marine Ballutaud, Morgane Travers-Trolet, Paul Marchal, Stanislas F. Dubois, Carolina Giraldo, Andrew C. Parnell, M. Teresa Nuche-Pascual, Sebastien Lefebvre
Summary: Stable isotope mixing models are used to reconstruct animal diet, but current research neglects the dynamics of isotopic ratios and the impact of time lag on diet reconstruction. By using a dynamic mixing model, it is possible to more accurately estimate the consumer's diet and avoid misinterpretation in ecosystem functioning and food-web structure analysis.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aourell Mauffret, Tiphaine Chouvelon, Nathalie Wessel, Pierre Cresson, Daniela Banaru, Jerome Baudrier, Paco Bustamante, Rachida Chekri, Petru Jitaru, Francois Le Loc'h, Benoit Mialet, Vincent Vaccher, Mireille Harmelin-Vivien
Summary: Chemical contaminant concentrations in wild organisms are used to assess environmental status, but they are challenged by intra- and inter-species variability and regional differences. This study monitored concentrations of trace elements and organic pollutants in 8 fish species from three French regions, aiming to identify contaminated species or regions and determine how to account for variability in environmental assessment. The results showed higher concentrations in benthic and demersal piscivores, while lipid-normalized concentrations were similar in most teleost species. Regional differences were observed, with higher concentrations in the Eastern English Channel and Gulf of Lions compared to the Bay of Biscay. Taxa-specific thresholds might be a more practical approach for environmental assessment than normalizing to trophic levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Kelig Mahe, Lea Justine Joly, Solene Telliez, Jose Luis Zambonino-Infante, Cedric Leo Meunier, Kirsteen M. MacKenzie, Carolina Giraldo
Summary: Otoliths are important biomarkers for fish growth, and climate change may affect their calcification and morphology. However, the shape of otoliths seems to be unaffected by climate change. The onset of otolith morphogenesis is fixed, but the relationship between otoliths and fish size is dependent on the environment.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Pierre Cresson, Odile Bourgau, Remy Cordier, Clemence Couvreur, Manuel Rouquette, Melanie Gay
Summary: Parasites play an important role in marine systems, but their impact is often overlooked. This study focused on understanding the factors driving parasite infection in fish, specifically Anisakis levels in Atlantic horse mackerel. The results showed that ontogenic dietary shifts, depth, and lipid content were all important drivers of parasite infection in these fish.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Maysa Ito, Ghassen Halouani, Pierre Cresson, Carolina Giraldo, Raphael Girardin
Summary: Marine ecosystems are at risk from fisheries mismanagement, leading to irreversible damages. This study used ecological indicators derived from network theory to quantify energy flows in food webs and assess their response to fishing pressure and model structure. The results showed that these indicators were sensitive to the food web structure, and could be used for ecosystem assessments and management.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Pierre Cresson, Sandrine Ruitton, Fanny Noisette, Mireille Harmelin-Vivien
Summary: A combination of stable isotope and biochemical analyses provides a better understanding of the specificities of macroalgae and their chemical signatures influenced by the environment.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lola Toomey, Carolina Giraldo, Christophe Loots, Kelig Mahe, Paul Marchal, Kirsteen MacKenzie
Summary: Ocean warming has negative impacts on the embryonic stages of Atlantic herring, including fertilization rate, hatching rate, and yolk sac volume. The study also reveals potential relationships between maternal characteristics and embryo traits. This research provides empirical evidence for investigating the potential consequences of warming on Downs herring recruitment and offers initial insights into potential parental effects.
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Andy Boens, Bruno Ernande, Pierre Petitgas, Christophe Lebigre
Summary: The declines in growth of European anchovy and sardine are found to be related to both fishing pressure and environmental changes. The adaptive response is significant in anchovy, with larger individuals selectively disappearing and growth declining when biomass increases. In contrast, sardine shows a plastic response, with higher growth associated with increasing biomass and changes in food availability.
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Lea J. Joly, Maarten Boersma, Carolina Giraldo, David Mazurais, Lauriane Madec, Sophie Collet, Jose-Luis Zambonino-Infante, Cedric L. Meunier
Summary: The development and physiology of herring larvae were monitored in response to warming, acidification, and different food quality treatments. The experiment showed that warming and acidification resulted in a stress response at the molecular level and a decrease in herring larvae size-at-stage. The findings suggest that the predicted warming and acidification environment is stressful for herring larvae, potentially affecting their survival and recruitment.
CONSERVATION PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Maureen Duflot, Pierre Cresson, Maeva Julien, Lea Chartier, Odile Bourgau, Marialetizia Palomba, Simonetta Mattiucci, Graziella Midelet, Melanie Gay
Summary: Fish can develop black spots due to infection by metacercarial trematodes, including Cryptocotyle spp. However, the impact of these parasites on human health is still unknown. This study conducted an epidemiological survey on seven commercial fish species in the English Channel and North Sea, and found a prevalence of 20.5% for encysted metacercariae, including two species of Cryptocotyle. The results contribute to a better understanding of the ecology and distribution of these parasites.
Review
Oceanography
Lola De Cubber, Sebastien Lefebvre, Theo Lancelot, Daniel Schaffer Ferreira Jorge, Sylvie Marylene Gaudron
Summary: This study investigated the population dynamics of two intertidal ecosystem engineers by coupling Dynamic Energy Budget models with Individual-Based Models. The study found that the performance of the species varied with latitude, with northern sites performing better. Environmental factors had significant impacts on population dynamics and onshore processes.
PROGRESS IN OCEANOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Coralie Broquard, Theo Lancelot, Sebastien Lefebvre, Lucie Courcot, Sylvie M. Gaudron
Summary: This study found that temperature affects the metabolic rates of Arenicola marina larvae during their life cycle, with the larvae performing best at a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius.
CONSERVATION PHYSIOLOGY
(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)