Aquatic environments are one of the final destinations for microplastics. In this review, a
combination of systematic and narrative literature review was conducted to identify and …

Abstract Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) are recognized as one of the primary
sources of microplastics, a class of contaminants that has lately gained attention. The …

The increasing amount of marine litter pollution and its impact on the marine environment
raises global concern. This study aims to reveal the effect of streams on marine litter density …

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 …

This study provided the first evaluation of microplastic abundance, features, risk assessment,
and decade-changing status in sediment along the southeastern Black Sea coast. Sediment …

Frogs are on the verge of extinction due to various biotic and abiotic stressors. Rivers, lakes,
ponds, wetlands, and ditches that make up their habitats are exposed to different …

Rivers are the principal route for terrestrial microplastics to reach the marine environment.
The Black Sea exhibits a notable representation because it has a drainage zone almost six …

To contribute to a better understanding of the regional dynamics of MP pollution and its
potential effects on the anchovy population and human health, here we assessed the …

Microplastic (MP) pollution has become a research issue on the world agenda. Monitoring
studies are essential for MP content in aquatic environments since it is the final …

This study investigated seasonal presence of microplastic (MP) in gastrointestinal tracts of
red mullet (Mullus barbatus) sampled from the Southeast Black Sea Region. A total of 335 …