Marine biodiversity is threatened by several anthropogenic pressures. Pollution deriving
from the discharge of chemical contaminants in the sea represents one of the main threats to …

Marine pollution, due to the regular discharge of contaminants by various anthropogenic
sources, is a growing problem that imposes detrimental influences on natural species …

The potential bioaccumulation of pollutants, such as heavy metals, may pose a threat to the
western Mediterranean chondrichthyans and human consumers. Therefore, the first …

This is the first research that extensively compiles all the available scientific literature on the
presence of trace metals (TMs), persistent organic pollutants (POPs), and plastic debris in …

Chemical pollution is a major threat to marine ecosystems, and top predators such as most
shark species are extremely vulnerable to being exposed and accumulating contaminants …

The present study aimed to determine persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and
contaminants of emerging concern in endangered angelshark and guitarfish species from …

Latin American countries have a high diversity of sharks, rays, and chimaeras, yet many
species are at high risk of extinction due to numerous threats. The conservation of …

Fisheries bycatch is the foremost threat to the conservation of many marine species.
Evaluation of alternative bycatch management strategies can account for the relative …

The presence of microplastics has been reported in the marine environment and these
pollutants have also been reported in food webs. Information about the presence of …

Trace elements have the potential to bioaccumulate in marine organisms and to biomagnify
towards the upper levels of marine trophic webs, resulting in a range of negative effects on …