A review of plastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems of Turkey
Turkey is one of the major plastic pollution sources in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
This review summarizes present information, data, and legislation on plastic pollution in …
This review summarizes present information, data, and legislation on plastic pollution in …
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 …
Microplastic occurrence in the gastrointestinal tract and gill of bioindicator fish species in the northeastern Mediterranean
Microplastic pollution is an extremely emerging problem and its potential threats to the
aquatic organisms were investigated worldwide. In this study, four different commercial fish …
aquatic organisms were investigated worldwide. In this study, four different commercial fish …
Marine litter in submarine canyons: A systematic review and critical synthesis
The presence of marine litter is of concern in submarine canyons, although research in this
area is still in its infancy. A critical synthesis and literature review selecting studies with …
area is still in its infancy. A critical synthesis and literature review selecting studies with …
The broad-scale microplastic distribution in surface water and sediments along Northeastern Mediterranean shoreline
Plastics manufactured to fulfil the unique demands of civilization accumulate in the sea due
to their durability. Microplastics (MP) pose a greater threat than macroplastics as they can …
to their durability. Microplastics (MP) pose a greater threat than macroplastics as they can …
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 …
Seafloor litter from the continental shelf and canyons in French Mediterranean Water: distribution, typologies and trends
O Gerigny, M Brun, MC Fabri, C Tomasino… - Marine Pollution …, 2019 - Elsevier
Seafloor litter has been studied both on the continental shelves (by trawling during 24 years)
and in canyons (by ROV) of the French Mediterranean sea Water (FMW). On the continental …
and in canyons (by ROV) of the French Mediterranean sea Water (FMW). On the continental …
Exploring the relation between plastic ingestion in species and its presence in seafloor bottoms
In order to have a wider understanding of the impacts of plastics on marine ecosystems,
studies should approach different environmental compartments, such as seafloor and biota …
studies should approach different environmental compartments, such as seafloor and biota …
Abundance, composition and sources of benthic marine litter trawled-up in the fishing grounds on the Moroccan Mediterranean coast
This study aims to investigate the abundance, composition and sources of marine litter
captured with fishing net during a fisheries survey in the Al Hoceima region, in the Moroccan …
captured with fishing net during a fisheries survey in the Al Hoceima region, in the Moroccan …
Spatial pattern and characteristics of the benthic marine litter in the southern Black Sea shelf
The abundance and characteristics of benthic marine litter in the southern Black Sea shelf
were demonstrated. During the surveys, 671 litter items weighing 83.93 kg were collected …
were demonstrated. During the surveys, 671 litter items weighing 83.93 kg were collected …