Microplastic pollution in marine and riverine environments is a threat not only for the aquatic
ecosystem itself but also for human activity and life. Although there are reviews regarding …

A systematic review of research on marine macrolitter densities in the past five years (2015–
2020) revealed considerable knowledge gaps in the field. Nearly half he reviewed studies …

The concentration and spatial distribution of microplastics in the Bay of Brest (Brittany,
France) was investigated in two surveys. Surface water and sediment were sampled at nine …

Global microplastic (MP) pollution is a serious environmental problem that has been found
in various ecosystems, especially marine ecosystems. In this study, the water (surface …

We evaluated the incidence of microplastics in the digestive tract contents of four fish
species: Engraulis encrasicolus, Sardina pilchardus, Callionymus lyra and Mullus …

Macro-and microplastics abundances were determined in the Adriatic Sea following the
MSFD TG10 protocol. The studied areas included populated gulfs, river outlets and offshore …

Marine plastic pollution is a major environmental concern, with significant ecological,
economic, public health and aesthetic consequences. Despite this, the quantity and …

The constant increase of marine plastic pollution poses an unprecedented risk to oceanic
islands, which become increasingly exposed to a hazard of which they have very little …

Marine litter is a major source of pollution in the Mediterranean basin, but despite legislative
requirements, scant information is available for the ongoing assessment of this threat. Using …

Abstract The Black Sea is a semi-enclosed basin subject to major anthropogenic pressures,
including marine litter and plastic pollution. Due to numerous large rivers draining into the …