Binational survey using Mytilus galloprovincialis as a bioindicator of microplastic pollution: Insights into chemical analysis and potential risk on humans
Microplastic (MP) contamination in edible mussels has raised concerns due to their potential
risk to human health. Aiming to provide valuable insights regarding the occurrence …
risk to human health. Aiming to provide valuable insights regarding the occurrence …
Birds as bioindicators of plastic pollution in terrestrial and freshwater environments: A 30-year review
Plastic pollution is a global concern that has grown ever more acute in recent years. Most
research has focused on the impact of plastic pollution in marine environments. However …
research has focused on the impact of plastic pollution in marine environments. However …
Unveiling the hidden threat of microplastics to coral reefs in remote South Atlantic islands
The widespread presence of marine microplastics (< 5 mm) is a significant concern, as it
may harm marine biodiversity and ocean ecosystems. Corals' capacity to ingest …
may harm marine biodiversity and ocean ecosystems. Corals' capacity to ingest …
Microplastics in feces and pellets from yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis) in the Atlantic Islands National Park of Galicia (NW Spain)
Abstract The Atlantic Islands National Park (AINP) in Galicia (NW of Spain) are host to large
colonies of yellow-legged gulls (Larus michahellis). Here, we aimed to provide baseline …
colonies of yellow-legged gulls (Larus michahellis). Here, we aimed to provide baseline …
First evidence of microplastics and their characterization in yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis michahellis, Naumann, 1840) pellets collected from the Sfax salina …
C Essoufi, S Santini, L Sforzi, T Martellini… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
The aim of this work was to provide evidence on the presence of microplastics (MPs) in
regurgitated Yellow-legged Gull pellets (n= 18) from Sfax salina (south-eastern Tunisia) …
regurgitated Yellow-legged Gull pellets (n= 18) from Sfax salina (south-eastern Tunisia) …
Spatial ecotoxicology: What we know about the relationship between avian movements and contaminant levels
Birds are widely used as indicators of environmental contamination because they integrate
signals across space and time. However, this advantage also means that locating the source …
signals across space and time. However, this advantage also means that locating the source …
[HTML][HTML] Barau's petrel, Pterodroma baraui, as a bioindicator of plastic pollution in the South-West Indian Ocean: A multifaceted approach
M Thibault, L Weiss, R Fernandez, N Avargues… - Marine Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Marine plastic pollution is well described by bioindicator species in temperate and polar
regions but remains understudied in tropical oceans. We addressed this gap by evaluating …
regions but remains understudied in tropical oceans. We addressed this gap by evaluating …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastic characterization in the stomachs of swordfish (Xiphias gladius) from the western Mediterranean Sea
In this study, we aimed to quantify the presence of microplastics (MPs) in the stomachs of
large pelagic fish (swordfish, Xiphias gladius, Linnaeus, 1758) sampled in the western …
large pelagic fish (swordfish, Xiphias gladius, Linnaeus, 1758) sampled in the western …
Using long‐term data series to design adequate protected areas that ensure the conservation of inconspicuous small petrel species
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are widely used tools for conservation and management.
Their correct delimitation is challenging, especially when the target species are small …
Their correct delimitation is challenging, especially when the target species are small …
Microplastics in Morocco's most consumed fisheries: Chemical characterization, ecological traits, and implications for human health
The pervasive presence of microplastics (MPs) in the environment is well established, yet
many critical questions remain about their distribution and potential impacts on both …
many critical questions remain about their distribution and potential impacts on both …