Mediterranean sea turtles: current knowledge and priorities for conservation and research
P Casale, AC Broderick, JA Camiñas… - Endangered species …, 2018 - int-res.com
The available information regarding the 2 sea turtle species breeding in the Mediterranean
(loggerhead turtle Caretta caretta and green turtle Chelonia mydas) is reviewed, including …
(loggerhead turtle Caretta caretta and green turtle Chelonia mydas) is reviewed, including …
Where have all the turtles gone, and why does it matter?
Of the 356 species of turtles worldwide, approximately 61% are threatened or already
extinct. Turtles are among the most threatened of the major groups of vertebrates, in general …
extinct. Turtles are among the most threatened of the major groups of vertebrates, in general …
An update and ecological perspective on certain sentinel helminth endoparasites within the Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is recognized as a marine biodiversity hotspot. This enclosed basin
is facing several anthropogenic-driven threats, such as seawater warming, pollution …
is facing several anthropogenic-driven threats, such as seawater warming, pollution …
Microplastic ingestion ubiquitous in marine turtles
Despite concerns regarding the environmental impacts of microplastics, knowledge of the
incidence and levels of synthetic particles in large marine vertebrates is lacking. Here, we …
incidence and levels of synthetic particles in large marine vertebrates is lacking. Here, we …
Ingestion of marine debris by loggerhead sea turtles, Caretta caretta, in the Adriatic Sea
We examined the occurrence of marine debris in the gastrointestinal tract of 54 loggerhead
sea turtles (Caretta caretta) found stranded or incidentally captured dead by fisheries in the …
sea turtles (Caretta caretta) found stranded or incidentally captured dead by fisheries in the …
Distribution and size relationships of plastic marine debris on beaches in South Korea
The characteristics of the distribution of plastic marine debris were determined on 12
beaches in South Korea in 2013 and 2014. The abundances of large micro-(1–5 mm), meso …
beaches in South Korea in 2013 and 2014. The abundances of large micro-(1–5 mm), meso …
Perspectives on using marine species as bioindicators of plastic pollution
G Bonanno, M Orlando-Bonaca - Marine pollution bulletin, 2018 - Elsevier
The ever-increasing level of marine pollution due to plastic debris is a globally recognized
threat that needs effective actions of control and mitigation. Using marine organisms as …
threat that needs effective actions of control and mitigation. Using marine organisms as …
Loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta): A target species for monitoring litter ingested by marine organisms in the Mediterranean Sea
Marine litter is any persistent, manufactured or processed solid material discarded, disposed
of or abandoned in the marine and coastal environment. Ingestion of marine litter can have …
of or abandoned in the marine and coastal environment. Ingestion of marine litter can have …
Interaction between loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) and marine litter in Sardinia (Western Mediterranean Sea)
Anthropogenic debris in the environment affects many species that accidentally ingest it. The
aim of this study is to evaluate the quantity and composition of marine litter ingested by …
aim of this study is to evaluate the quantity and composition of marine litter ingested by …
Two decades of monitoring in marine debris ingestion in loggerhead sea turtle, Caretta caretta, from the western Mediterranean
Anthropogenic marine debris is one of the major worldwide threats to marine ecosystems.
The EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) has established a protocol for data …
The EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) has established a protocol for data …