Microplastics have been proven to be one of the critical environmental pollution issues.
Moreover, microfibers, the most prominent form of microplastics in the environment, have …

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 …

Although the pollution of coral reefs by microplastics (MPs) is an environmental problem of
global significance, the effects of MP concentration on scleractinian corals remain largely …

Abstract Marine debris, particularly microdebris (< 1 mm) poses a potential threat to marine
life, including reef-building corals. While previous research has mainly focused on the …

The relationships and interactions between extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) and
microplastics (MPs) in coral reef ecosystems were symmetrically investigated. The current …

Microplastic pollution has been reported from coral reef systems all over the tropics.
Exposure to microplastics has several negative impacts on coral health, such as bleaching …

Plastic pollution in a growing problem globally. In addition to the continuous flow of plastic
particles to the environment from direct sources, and through the natural wear and tear of …

This study investigates the occurrence of anthropogenic fibres inside wild Paracentrotus
lividus at a Mediterranean coastal area in 2020. From each sea urchin, the coelomic fluid …

Microplastic contamination is an emerging concern in marine ecosystems, with limited
knowledge on its impact on coral reefs, particularly in Malaysia. Surface waters were …

Microplastics (MPs) contamination is widespread in the coral reef ecosystems leading to the
exposure of both corals and other biotas. Knowledge gaps still exist concerning patterns in …