A global snapshot of microplastic contamination in sediments and biota of marine protected areas

BZ Nunes, LB Moreira, EG Xu, ÍB Castro - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) become ubiquitous contaminants in Marine Protected Areas (MPA) that
have been planned as a conservation strategy. The present study provides a …

[HTML][HTML] Physiological and biochemical responses to caffeine and microplastics in Mytilus galloprovincialis

F Impellitteri, K Yunko, V Martyniuk, T Matskiv… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Caffeine (Caff) is one of the most widely used substances in the human diet and a well-
recognized drug. Its input into surface waters is remarkable, but biological effects on aquatic …

[HTML][HTML] The abundance of microplastic pollution along the Jajroud river of Tehran: estimating the water quality index and the ecological risk

S Shekoohiyan, A Akbarzadeh - Ecological Indicators, 2022 - Elsevier
The reduction of renewable freshwater and the increased variety of water pollutants have
made governments establish well-documented monitoring programs to maintain the quality …

How much do we know about the microplastic distribution in the Mediterranean Sea: A comprehensive review

Y Terzi, S Gündoğdu, MB Tekman, K Gedik… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The Mediterranean Sea is one of the most heavily polluted regions. Here we
comprehensively review the current state of microplastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea …

[HTML][HTML] Microplastics in marine mussels, biological effects and human risk of intake: A case study in a multi-stressor environment

O Ferreira, LGA Barboza, A Rudnitskaya… - Marine Pollution …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study documented seasonal levels of microplastics (MPs) and biomarkers (condition
index, neurotoxicity, energy, oxidative stress) in mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis), and …

[HTML][HTML] Ecotoxicity of emerging contaminants in the reproductive organ of marine mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis

JM Gonçalves, MJ Bebianno - Science of The Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) present a new threat to the marine environment,
and it is vital to understand the interactions and possible toxicity of CEC mixtures once they …

Performance of mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis under variable environmental conditions and anthropogenic pressure: A survey of two distinct farming sites in the …

P Žurga, I Dubrović, D Kapetanović, K Orlić, J Bolotin… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Changes in natural conditions and anthropogenic pollutants, alone or in
combination, pose a significant challenge to coastal bivalve populations. The susceptibility …

Sparkling plastic: Effects of exposure to glitter on the Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis

F Provenza, S Anselmi, A Specchiulli… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Microbeads and fragments have been widely studied, while glitter remains neglected by the
literature although found in a variety product (eg, body paints, nail polish, cosmetics, craft …

Chemical pollution and ecotoxicological effects of high-density polyethylene microplastics in Mytilus galloprovincialis from two Italian lagoon ecosystems

F Provenza, P Pastorino, S Anselmi… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Transitional water ecosystems have low water exchanges and can trap chemicals and
microplastics (MPs). In this study, MPs, trace elements, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon …

The odd couple: Caffeine and microplastics. Morphological and physiological changes in Mytilus galloprovincialis

F Impellitteri, M Briglia, C Porcino… - Microscopy …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In recent years, the presence of pharmaceuticals and microplastics (MPs) in aquatic
ecosystems has raised concerns about their environmental impact. This study explores the …