Plastic debris and other floating materials endanger severely marine ecosystems. When
they carry attached biota they can be a cause of biological invasions whose extent and …

Floating plastic debris, such as bottles and fishing gear, is a shelter for different species in
the oceans. Litter may therefore help the spread of non-indigenous species (NIS). Here we …

Ports are gateways for many marine organisms transported by ships worldwide, especially
non-indigenous species (NIS). In this study carried out in North Iberian ports (Cantabrian …

Anthropogenic litter is considered a potential vector for the dispersal of non-indigenous
species (NIS) in marine ecosystems. Using the bay of Gijon (Southwestern Bay of Biscay) as …

Ports are gateways for aquatic invasions. New arrivals from maritime traffic and disturbed
environmental conditions can promote the settlement of exotic species. Molluscs fall into the …

Introduction The Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas), one of the major aquaculture shellfish
worldwide, has strong environmental adaptability. However, genetic diversity and population …

Estuaries are highly productive habitats that generate more organic material than other
areas of comparable size, such as forests, meadows or agricultural lands. They exhibit high …

The levels of essential (Cu, Cr, Co, Mn, Se, Zn) and non-essential (As, Be, Bi, Cd, Cs, Ga, Ni,
Pb, Sr, Tl, U, V) trace elements were studied in razor clams (Solen marginatus) collected …

Groupers are coral fish species of prime ecological and economic significance. The
interactions among them and other coral reefs organisms aid the healthiness and species …

Despite their ecological and economical relevance, a lack of data is still occurring about the
distribution, abundance, bioaccumulation and risks for consumption of some edible bivalves …