The available information regarding the 2 sea turtle species breeding in the Mediterranean
(loggerhead turtle Caretta caretta and green turtle Chelonia mydas) is reviewed, including …

Abstract Inorganic elements (Pb, Cd, Hg, Al, As, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Se and Zn) are present
globally in aquatic systems and their potential transfer to marine turtles can be a serious …

Loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) voluntarily ingest floating plastic debris and hence are
chronically exposed to plastic additives, but very little is known about the levels of these …

Ecologically sustainable agriculture is an inherently self-preserving farming system. It
denotes conservation of both quantity and quality of agricultural produce for prolonged time …

The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is a long-lived carnivorous reptile included in the
IUCN Red List. The IUCN assessment for this species underlines the lack of information …

Simple Summary The western Mediterranean is an important nesting area for sea turtles, but
at the same time, a hotspot for human-induced threats. Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) …

Simple Summary Gram negative organisms are frequently isolated from Caretta caretta and
may contribute to the dissemination of antimicrobial resistance. In this study, commensal …

Analytes with similar redox properties are normally difficult to distinguish through classic
electrochemical methods. This becomes especially true for the on‐site detection in seawater …

Non-essential toxic metals are environmental pollutants that contaminate the marine
ecosystem due to their extensive use and long-range transport (by rivers and air). Their …

Metals are persistent worldwide being harmful for diverse organisms and having complex
and combined effects with other contaminants in the environment. Sea turtles accumulate …