Sedimentary rocks are the dominant rock type found on the Earth's surface, and they are
highly susceptible to influence by human activities. In recent years, a number of plastic-rock …

Scientists continue to make advancements and new discoveries in the realm of plastic
pollution. A prime instance is the widespread detection of novel variants of plastic debris …

Plastic forms, including plastiglomerate, pyroplastic, plasticrusts, anthropoquinas,
plastistone and plastitar, were recorded worldwide. These plastic forms derive from …

Pyroplastic, plastiglomerates, anthropogenic rocks, plasticrusts, pebble clasts, plastitar,
plastisoil and anthropoquinas are examples of terms that have been used to describe the …

This work describes for the first time the presence of pyroplastics in the Canary Islands
(Spain). A total of 300 pyroplastics, identified between 2021 and 2024 in three beaches of …

Plastics embedded in tar residues encrusting rocky coastlines were discovered on the
Canary Islands (NE Atlantic Ocean) and termed “plastitar” in 2022. As plastic and tar …

Plastic litter affects coastal and marine ecosystems globally. This study represents the first
record of pyroplastics and plasticrust in the beaches of Tamil Nadu, India. All samples were …

Microplastics (MPs) accumulation in rocky shore organisms has limited knowledge. This
study investigated MPs accumulation in filter-feeding oysters, herbivorous limpets and …

Plastic debris is a significant and rapidly develo** ecological issue in coastal marine
ecosystems, especially in areas where it accumulates. This study introduces “plasticlusters” …

Plastic pollution has become a significant environmental concern, with profound
consequences for ecosystems worldwide, particularly for marine systems. Our study …