The Aquaculture industry is a sector that faces difficulties in maintaining a high-quality
production of food in a sustainable way due to the technological limitations of the …

Abstract Micro (nano) plastic (MNP) pollutants have not only impacted human health directly,
but are also associated with numerous chemical contaminants that increase toxicity in the …

In rivers, riverbeds are considered to have dual properties as a short-term sink and a source
of further mobilization for microplastics. To better understand the sources, storage, and fate …

Microplastic pollution in different environments has increasingly been documented in detail
in recent times, but it is still poorly studied in caves and karst aquifers. To deepen the …

Microplastics (MPs) are a heterogeneous group of solid polymers with dimensions< 5 mm,
which are a widespread contaminant of the environment. Their ubiquitous presence …

This study investigates for the first time the presence of microplastics in sediment, water, and
benthic organisms (foraminifera) of a marine cave in the Gulf of Orosei (Sardinia, Italy) …

Caves are among the most visited geological features in the world, attracting over 70 million
people every year in more than 1,200 caves worldwide, and amounting up to 800 million …

Plastic pollution represents a global environmental issue with relevant associated risks for
ecosystem and human health. Fluorescence-based detection techniques allowed rapid …

Karst groundwater is one of the important drinking water sources in karst areas, and it has
an important role in maintaining the regional ecosystem and human health. The study of …

Microplastics are ubiquitous in the natural environment, and their potential impact on health
is a key issue of concern. Investigating exposure routes in humans and other living …