Impacts of marine litter on Mediterranean reef systems: from shallow to deep waters
M Angiolillo, T Fortibuoni - Frontiers in Marine Science, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Biogenic reefs are known worldwide to play a key role in benthic ecosystems, enhancing
biodiversity and ecosystem functioning at every level, from shallow to deeper waters …
biodiversity and ecosystem functioning at every level, from shallow to deeper waters …
How to deal with seafloor marine litter: an overview of the state-of-the-art and future perspectives
F Madricardo, M Ghezzo, N Nesto… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Marine litter is a significant and growing pollutant in the oceans. In recent years, the number
of studies and initiatives trying to assess and tackle the global threat of marine litter has …
of studies and initiatives trying to assess and tackle the global threat of marine litter has …
Microplastic ingestion by Mullus surmuletus Linnaeus, 1758 fish and its potential for causing oxidative stress
A total of 417 striped red mullet, Mullus surmuletus, were analyzed to study microplastic
ingestion and livers of fish were assessed to study effects of microplastics. Nearly one third …
ingestion and livers of fish were assessed to study effects of microplastics. Nearly one third …
An ecotoxicological approach to microplastics on terrestrial and aquatic organisms: A systematic review in assessment, monitoring and biological impact
OA Vazquez, MS Rahman - Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2021 - Elsevier
Marine and land plastic debris biodegrades at micro-and nanoscales through progressive
fragmentation. Oceanographic model studies confirm the presence of up to∼ 2.41 million …
fragmentation. Oceanographic model studies confirm the presence of up to∼ 2.41 million …
Using Boops boops (osteichthyes) to assess microplastic ingestion in the Mediterranean Sea
This study assesses microplastic ingestion in Boops boops at different geographical areas in
the Mediterranean Sea. A total of 884 fish were caught at 20 coastal sites in Spain, France …
the Mediterranean Sea. A total of 884 fish were caught at 20 coastal sites in Spain, France …
Ingestion of microplastics and occurrence of parasite association in Mediterranean anchovy and sardine
We quantified the incidence of microplastics in the gut contents of the European sardine
(Sardina pilchardus) and anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) in the Northwestern …
(Sardina pilchardus) and anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) in the Northwestern …
Distribution of seafloor litter and its interaction with benthic organisms in deep waters of the Ligurian Sea (Northwestern Mediterranean)
M Angiolillo, O Gérigny, T Valente, MC Fabri… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The Mediterranean Sea is one of the most polluted marine basins and currently
serves as a hotspot for marine litter. The seafloor represents the ultimate sink for most litter …
serves as a hotspot for marine litter. The seafloor represents the ultimate sink for most litter …
Investigating the effects of microplastic ingestion in Scyliorhinus canicula from the South of Sicily
Plastic pollution is increasing dramatically worldwide, causing adverse effects on a wide
variety of marine organisms at all trophic levels. As predators, sharks play a key role in …
variety of marine organisms at all trophic levels. As predators, sharks play a key role in …
Integrated approach for marine litter pollution assessment in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea: Information from bottom-trawl fishing and plastic ingestion in deep-sea fish
Marine litter pollution threatens marine ecosystems and biodiversity conservation,
particularly on seafloors where all anthropogenic waste naturally sinks. In this study, we …
particularly on seafloors where all anthropogenic waste naturally sinks. In this study, we …
Marine plastic litter: public perceptions and opinions in Italy
MB Forleo, L Romagnoli - Marine pollution bulletin, 2021 - Elsevier
Understanding public perceptions, opinions and knowledge about marine plastic litter issue
is a critical step in effectively engaging society and changing human behaviour in order to …
is a critical step in effectively engaging society and changing human behaviour in order to …