[HTML][HTML] Abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear in Brazil: A review
Brazil has a strong tradition in fisheries and is consequently affected by the impacts of this
activity. Fishing-related debris, as abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear …
activity. Fishing-related debris, as abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear …
Are we eating plastic-ingesting fish?
Yes, we are eating plastic-ingesting fish. A baseline assessment of plastic pellet ingestion by
two species of important edible fish caught along the eastern coast of Brazil is described …
two species of important edible fish caught along the eastern coast of Brazil is described …
Marine debris on the Brazilian coast: which advances in the last decade? A literature review
Marine debris is a worldwide environmental problem. Brazil, with its vast coastline, also
suffers from the presence of waste in its waters, which causes economic and public health …
suffers from the presence of waste in its waters, which causes economic and public health …
Marine litter disrupts ecological processes in reef systems
Marine litter (ML) contaminates essentially all global coastal and marine environments and
drives multiple ecosystem-level effects. Although deleterious effects of ML on several …
drives multiple ecosystem-level effects. Although deleterious effects of ML on several …
Marine debris and pollution indexes on the beaches of Santa Catarina State, Brazil
Marine debris is defined as any persistent solid material disposed into the marine and/or
coastal environment. The impact of these pieces of debris, especially plastic, have been …
coastal environment. The impact of these pieces of debris, especially plastic, have been …
Estimations of densities of marine litter on the fringing reefs of Mayotte (France–South Western Indian Ocean)-impacts on coral communities
The present study was carried out at 22 stations located on the fringing reefs of the island of
Mayotte inside the perimeter of the Marine Natural Park of Mayotte (PNMM). The average …
Mayotte inside the perimeter of the Marine Natural Park of Mayotte (PNMM). The average …
Plastic debris collars: an underreported stressor in tropical reef fishes
Plastic debris collar wrap**s (PDCW) are involved in the frequent entanglement of several
groups of marine animals. In fishes, however aside from 'ghost fishing', PDCW events are …
groups of marine animals. In fishes, however aside from 'ghost fishing', PDCW events are …
Is there temporal variation on solid waste stranding in mangroves? A case study in Ratones mangrove, Florianopolis, Brazil
Mangrove areas are decreasing around the world due to population increase. The most
damaging activities include embankments, shrimp farming, and dum** of wastes. The …
damaging activities include embankments, shrimp farming, and dum** of wastes. The …
[HTML][HTML] Ciclo gametogênico e comportamento reprodutivo de Iphigenia brasiliana (Mollusca, Bivalvia, Donacidae) no estuário do rio Subaé, Baía de Todos os Santos …
Este estudo teve como objetivos descrever o ciclo gametogênico e o comportamento
reprodutivo da população de Iphigenia brasiliana (Lamarck, 1818) no estuário do rio Subaé …
reprodutivo da população de Iphigenia brasiliana (Lamarck, 1818) no estuário do rio Subaé …
Scavenging behavior by Phyllonotus oculatus (Gastropoda: Muricidae) in a South Atlantic reef
Scavengers play a key role in nutrient cycling and in the energy transfer between the
terrestrial-aquatic interface (Beasley et al. 2012). Obligatory scavengers feed exclusively on …
terrestrial-aquatic interface (Beasley et al. 2012). Obligatory scavengers feed exclusively on …