The impact of microplastics on bivalve mollusks: A bibliometric and scientific review

MH Khanjani, M Sharifinia, AR Mohammadi - Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2023 - Elsevier
Bivalves are important members of the ecosystem and their populations are declining
globally, making them a concern for their role in ecosystem services and the fishing industry …

Tackling marine plastic pollution in Morocco: A review of current research, regulatory measures, and future challenges

B Mghili, M Ben-Haddad, O Zerrad… - Regional Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
This review provides a critical analysis of all the available literature on plastic pollution in
Morocco's marine environment between 2014 and 2023. It discusses the abundance …

Seasonal variation in the abundance of microplastics in three commercial bivalves from Bandon Bay, Gulf of Thailand

N Ruangpanupan, A Ussawarujikulchai… - Marine Pollution …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study investigated the abundance of microplastics in three commercial bivalves found
at Bandon Bay. Spatial-temporal differences in the concentration of microplastics were …

Examining the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns on coastal water quality: A study on fecal bacteria levels in Moroccan seawaters

M Ben-Haddad, I Charroud, B Mghili… - Marine Pollution …, 2023 - Elsevier
Fecal bacteria in bathing seawater pose a substantial public health risk and require rigorous
monitoring. The unexpected beach closures during the COVID-19 lockdowns have afforded …

[HTML][HTML] Ecological consequences of microplastic pollution in sub-Saharan Africa aquatic ecosystems: An implication to environmental health

E Moto, M Hossein, R Bakari, AS Mateso, JR Selemani… - HydroResearch, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastic pollution (MPs) emerged as a significant environmental concern due to its
persistent nature. These MPs particles endure in waters, soils, and even the atmosphere …

Sludge drying and dewatering processes influence the abundance and characteristics of microplastics in wastewater treatment plants

S Hajji, M Ben-Haddad, MR Abelouah, GE De-la-Torre… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) have been identified as high-load receptors of
microplastics (MPs) from different sources. However, the influence of specific treatment …

Microplastic ingestion in mussels from the East Mediterranean Sea: Exploring its impacts in nature and controlled conditions

N Digka, D Patsiou, Y Hatzonikolakis… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastic ingestion poses a significant concern for a plethora of marine organisms due to
its widespread presence in marine ecosystems. Despite growing scientific interest, the …

The pollution characteristics and risk assessment of microplastics in mollusks collected from the Bohai Sea

S Zhao, Y Liu, C Sun, X Wang, C Hou, J Teng… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) pollution in the marine environment has become a global problem. In
this study, a number of 21 mollusk species (n= 2006) with different feeding habits were …

Micro-and mesoplastic pollution along the coast of Peru

GE De-la-Torre, CI Pizarro-Ortega… - … Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
Peru suffers from poor solid waste and coastal management, as well as evidenced plastic
pollution in various forms. However, studies in Peru focusing on small plastic debris (ie …

Scenic degradation and visual pollution along the Agadir coastline (Morocco): analysis and management

M Ben-Haddad, MR Abelouah, S Hajji… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
Visual pollution refers to the degradation of landscape aesthetics, manifesting as visible
deterioration. On the Agadir coast in Morocco, factors such as urbanization, erosion, marine …