How much do we know about the microplastic distribution in the Mediterranean Sea: A comprehensive review
Abstract The Mediterranean Sea is one of the most heavily polluted regions. Here we
comprehensively review the current state of microplastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea …
comprehensively review the current state of microplastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastic and mesoplastic pollution in surface waters and beaches of the Canary Islands: A review
Abstract The Canary Archipelago is a group of volcanic islands located in the North Atlantic
Ocean with high marine biodiversity. This archipelago intercepts the Canary Current, the …
Ocean with high marine biodiversity. This archipelago intercepts the Canary Current, the …
Vertical distribution of microplastics in the Western Pacific Warm Pool: In situ results comparison of different sampling method
Marine microplastics (MPs) are recognized as a growing severe environmental concern. The
vertical distribution pattern of MPs in the ocean is still elusive. Meanwhile, different sampling …
vertical distribution pattern of MPs in the ocean is still elusive. Meanwhile, different sampling …
Microplastics in sea surface waters in the Southern Bight of the North Sea
Microplastic pollution in the marine environment is of concern, with evidence of harmful
effects on marine biota and ecosystems. There is still a knowledge gap of the mass of …
effects on marine biota and ecosystems. There is still a knowledge gap of the mass of …
Abundant small microplastics hidden in water columns of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea: Distribution, transportation and potential risk
J Lin, JY Zheng, ZG Zhan, YM Zhao, QZ Zhou… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) pose significant concerns for marine ecological security due to their
minuteness and ubiquity. However, comprehensive knowledge on their distribution and fate …
minuteness and ubiquity. However, comprehensive knowledge on their distribution and fate …
[HTML][HTML] Abundance, distribution and characteristics of microplastics in the North and South Atlantic Ocean
R Andersen, AL Harsaae, A Kellner, A Smyth… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics are both pervasive in the marine environment and highly detrimental to it. In
this study, we investigate the abundance, distribution, and characteristics of microplastics in …
this study, we investigate the abundance, distribution, and characteristics of microplastics in …
[HTML][HTML] Shear induced remobilization of buried synthetic microfibers
Microplastics are known to accumulate in sediment beds of aquatic environments where
they can be buried. Once buried they can remobilize due to high energetic events, entering …
they can be buried. Once buried they can remobilize due to high energetic events, entering …
Spatial distribution of small microplastics in the Norwegian Coastal Current
F Wu, L Reding, M Starkenburg… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
High concentrations of microplastic (MP) particles have been reported in the Arctic Ocean.
However, studies on the high-resolution lateral and vertical transport of MPs from the …
However, studies on the high-resolution lateral and vertical transport of MPs from the …
[HTML][HTML] Comparison of two pump-based systems for sampling small microplastics (> 10 μM) in coastal waters
Microplastics (MPs) have emerged as an important research topic due to their ubiquity in the
environment and their potentially harmful effects on aquatic biota. However, our knowledge …
environment and their potentially harmful effects on aquatic biota. However, our knowledge …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of microplastics in highland rock salts of Northern Borneo
Mountain salts produced from the highland region in NE Sarawak have a market value and
also provide basic income to the communities. During the salt-making process, microplastics …
also provide basic income to the communities. During the salt-making process, microplastics …