Sequestration of plastics in sediments is considered the ultimate sink of marine plastic
pollution that would justify unexpectedly low loads found in surface waters. Here, we …

Plastic pollution in a growing problem globally. In addition to the continuous flow of plastic
particles to the environment from direct sources, and through the natural wear and tear of …

Abstract The Red Sea's unique ecosystem is home to> 1500 species. However, the
presence of anthropogenic litter, whether from land-based or sea-based sources, may pose …

Microplastics were recently found to aggregate in the blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs),
which are known for their ability to store carbon by slowing down the water flow. However …

Nearshore biogenic habitats are known to trap sediments, and may therefore also
accumulate biofouled, non-buoyant microplastics. Using a current-generating field flume …

Only 1% of plastic entering the ocean is found floating on its surface, with high loads in
ocean accumulation zones and semi-enclosed seas, except for the Red Sea, which supports …

Plastic debris is a ubiquitous pollutant on the sea surface. To date, substantial research
efforts focused on the detection of plastic accumulation zones. Here, a different paradigm is …

Beach litter assessments rely on time inefficient and high human cost protocols, mining the
attainment of global beach litter estimates. Here we show the application of an emerging …

Microplastics are regarded as emergent contaminants posing a serious threat to the marine
ecosystem. It is time-consuming and labor-intensive to determine the number of …

Southeast Asian countries are recognized as significant contributors to the discharge of
abundant plastic waste into the ocean. In this study, we conducted neuston net surveys on Si …