Plastic pollution in islands of the Atlantic Ocean
Marine plastic pollution is present in all oceans, including remote oceanic islands. Despite
the increasing number of articles on plastic pollution in the last years, there is still a lack of …
the increasing number of articles on plastic pollution in the last years, there is still a lack of …
The status of marine debris/litter and plastic pollution in the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME): 1980–2020
Plastic pollution is one of several anthropogenic stressors putting pressure on ecosystems of
the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME). A 'Clean Ocean'is one of the ambitious …
the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME). A 'Clean Ocean'is one of the ambitious …
Global simulations of marine plastic transport show plastic trap** in coastal zones
Global coastlines potentially contain significant amounts of plastic debris, with harmful
implications for marine and coastal ecosystems, fisheries and tourism. However, the global …
implications for marine and coastal ecosystems, fisheries and tourism. However, the global …
Barriers and challenges to plastics valorisation in the context of a circular economy: Case studies from Italy
In 2017, over 320 million tons of polymers, excluding fibers, were manufactured across the
globe. The excessive amounts of plastics produced today pose a threat to both man and …
globe. The excessive amounts of plastics produced today pose a threat to both man and …
Spatial and temporal variation of macro-, meso-and microplastic abundance on a remote coral island of the Maldives, Indian Ocean
HK Imhof, R Sigl, E Brauer, S Feyl, P Giesemann… - Marine Pollution …, 2017 - Elsevier
Plastic debris is ubiquitous in the marine environment and the world's shores represent a
major sink. However, knowledge about plastic abundance in remote areas is scarce …
major sink. However, knowledge about plastic abundance in remote areas is scarce …
Single and repetitive microplastics exposures induce immune system modulation and homeostasis alteration in the edible mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis
C Détrée, C Gallardo-Escárate - Fish & shellfish immunology, 2018 - Elsevier
Seashore invertebrates such as mussels are exposed to multiple bouts of pollution related to
human activities. Plastic debris originating from land-based activities are a concerning issue …
human activities. Plastic debris originating from land-based activities are a concerning issue …
Spatial and temporal patterns of stranded intertidal marine debris: is there a picture of global change?
Floating and stranded marine debris is widespread. Increasing sea levels and altered
rainfall, solar radiation, wind speed, waves, and oceanic currents associated with climatic …
rainfall, solar radiation, wind speed, waves, and oceanic currents associated with climatic …
The ugly face of tourism: Marine debris pollution linked to visitation in the southern Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Marine debris is one of the most significant issues facing oceans worldwide. The sources of
this debris vary depending on proximity to urban centres and the nature of activities within …
this debris vary depending on proximity to urban centres and the nature of activities within …
Microplastic and tar pollution on three Canary Islands beaches: an annual study
Marine debris accumulation was analyzed from three exposed beaches of the Canary
Islands (Lambra, Famara and Las Canteras). Large microplastics (1–5 mm), mesoplastics (5 …
Islands (Lambra, Famara and Las Canteras). Large microplastics (1–5 mm), mesoplastics (5 …
Wind-and rain-driven macroplastic mobilization and transport on land
Wind and rain are considered main drivers for mobilization and transport of macroplastics on
land, yet there is a lack of empirical data that quantifies this. We present lab experiment …
land, yet there is a lack of empirical data that quantifies this. We present lab experiment …