Plastic has become one of the most ubiquitous and environmentally threatening sources of
pollution in the Anthropocene. Beyond the conspicuous visual impact and physical …

While microplastic transport, fate, and effects have been a focus of studies globally, the
consequences of their presence on ecosystem functioning have not received the same …

Estuarine sediments intercept and temporarily retain microplastics before they reach the
marine seafloor, impacting various organisms, including key commercial species. This …

In recent years, the sediment compartment has gained more attention when performing
toxicity tests, with a growing emphasis on gaining more ecological relevance in testing …

Microplastic pollution has become an increasing concern. Vertical transport of microplastics
is one of the major research questions concerning the distribution and fate of microplastics …

Sea cucumbers play a key role in maintaining the health of coastal marine ecosystems. The
aim of this research was to evaluate the presence of anthropogenic particles in sea …

Interstitial meiofauna, organisms smaller than 500 μm that live between sediment grains, are
the most abundant animals on Earth. They play crucial roles in biogeochemical cycles, but …

When plastics are discarded, they do not biodegrade and instead break down over time into
progressively smaller particles, termed secondary microplastics, which adversely impact …

Harbours pose a unique environment of increased anthropogenic pressure and artificial
river morphology that are of specific interest concerning microplastic release and …

The ocean is the sink for much of the waste generated by human activities, and marine
pollution has been defined for many years by the United Nations Group of Experts on the …