Populated coastal areas are exposed to emissions from harbour-related activities (ship
traffic, loading/unloading, and internal vehicular traffic), posing public health issues and …

Maritime activity is known to increase pollutant concentration levels in neighboring cities. In
major touristic destinations, the singular need of cruise liners to keep supplying energy to on …

Shore power systems, an alternative energy source to ships at berth, have the potential to
improve air quality at ports and surrounding areas. This study assessed the reduction of four …

This paper demonstrates the development of a moving point source (MPS) model for
simulating the atmospheric dispersion of pollutants emitted from ships under movement. The …

Air pollution affects human health and is one of the main problems in the world, including in
coastal cities with industrial seaports. In this sense, the city of Gijón (northern Spain) stands …

Air pollution caused by cruise ships during the hotelling phase in ports represents a
significant source of emissions. The hotelling phase refers to the period during which ships …

Cystoseira meadows are one of the crucial habitats in the Mediterranean Sea as they
provide protection and structural complexity, enhance biodiversity and productivity and food …