A baseline survey for floating microplastics (MPs) in the vicinity of a marine protected area
and semi-enclosed bay of northern Peru was carried out. An average concentration of 0.22 …

Plastic pollution is an ever-escalating issue with detrimental effects on both the environment
and human health. Plastic breaks down into smaller pieces, and depending on the size they …

Despite the remoteness of the Antarctic continent and Southern Ocean, microplastic (MPs)
contamination has been evidenced in recent years. However, the deep-sea compartments of …

The global concern regarding the ubiquitous presence of plastics in the environment has led
to intensified research on the impact of these materials on wildlife. In the Australian context …

Marine litter (ML) represents an escalating environmental issue, particularly in Latin
America, where comprehensive studies are scarce despite critical solid waste management …

Plastics and artificial cellulose can be found in every environmental compartment but their
ecological consequences are not clear (1). The poles have not been immune to the …