Predation is a dominant structuring force in ecological communities. In aquatic
environments, predation on bivalves has long been an important focal interaction for …

Few studies focused on behaviour adaptations of organisms to marine litter (ML) pollution in
Mediterranean Sea. This research, investigates on some behavior traits of Octopus vulgaris …

In this study we updated the previous compilation of the feeding habits and trophic levels
(TROPHs) of Mediterranean fish. In total, 172 publications were retrieved and analysed …

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to reduced anthropogenic pressure on ecosystems in
several world areas, but resulting ecosystem responses in these areas have not been …

Mercury (Hg) is a pollutant that has toxic effects on ecosystems and biota. As it biomagnifies
in the food chain, its presence in edible fish poses a high risk to human health. Herein, total …

Isotopic composition of mercury (Hg) in marine organisms and sediment cores was used to
identify sources and reconstruct historical trends of contamination in the coastal-marine area …

Red mullet (Mullus barbatus) is a commercially relevant fish species, yet epidemiological
data on anisakid nematode infestation in M. barbatus are scarce. To fill this gap, we report …

Simple Summary This research investigated microplastic ingestion in two marine crustacean
species of high commercial importance, namely the Giant Red Shrimp Aristaeomorpha …

Marine litter is composed mainly of plastics and is recognized as a serious threat to marine
ecosystems. Ecotoxicological approaches have started elucidating the potential severity of …

Surf zones are crucial habitats for many fish species, where they spend the initial stages of
their lives, finding food and shelter. One such species is the pompano (Trachinotus ovatus) …