Environmental pollution by organic compounds and metals became extensive as mining
and industrial activities increased in the 19th century and have intensified since then …

Lead (Pb) is a non-essential metal naturally present in the environment and often
complexed with other elements (eg, copper, selenium, zinc). This metal has been used since …

The present study investigated the levels of As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn in the
seagrasses Posidonia oceanica and Cymodocea nodosa, and in the wetland macrophytes …

Although native macroalgae have been used for biomonitoring purposes since the 1950s, a
standardized protocol that would enable widespread implementation of the technique has …

Trace elements, as building blocks of matter, are naturally present in the environment.
However, their extraction, production, use and release by men can lead to the increase of …

Since the establishment of the 'Tunisian Chemical Group'in Gabes city, Tunisia, no serious
investigations were carried out about the heavy metal pollution in Gabes gulf. In the present …

This review investigates the current state of knowledge on the levels of the main essential
and non-essential trace elements in Mediterranean vascular plants and macroalgae. The …

Impacts of human‐related chemicals, either alone or in combination with other stressors, are
important to understand to prevent and reverse continuing worldwide seagrass declines …

Seagrasses are important foundation species in coastal ecosystems, and they provide food
and habitat that supports high biodiversity. However, seagrasses are increasingly subjected …

The aim of this study is to present and to discuss some characteristics of recalcitrant organic
matter mechanism and formation. These aggregates called mucilages that are produced by …