Microplastics (MPs), as an emerging pollutant, pose a significant threat to humans and
ecosystems. However, traditional MPs characterization methods are limited by sample …

Microplastic input into the ocean represents an increasing threat to marine biota and may
endanger the functioning of marine ecosystems, especially in semi‐enclosed basins, such …

Plastic is a widespread marine pollutant, with most studies focusing on the distribution of
floating plastic debris at the sea surface. Recent evidence, however, indicates a significant …

Simple Summary Due to ubiquitous pollution and the consequent climatic changes facing
the scientific community, it is imperative to evaluate the possible consequences related to …

The pervasive use of plastic in modern society has led to plastic litter becoming ubiquitous
within the ocean. Land-based sources of plastic litter are thought to account for the majority …

The aim of this study was to characterize and quantify microplastics (MPs) at the chlorophyll
maximum layer (CML), around 30 to 60 m depth, during a cruise dedicated to the study of …

The abundance and dispersion of plastic particles in aquatic ecosystems has become
pervasive resulting in the incorporation of these materials into food webs. Here we describe …

Plastic pollution is a global challenge that affects all marine ecosystems, and reflects all
types of uses and activities of human society in these environments. In marine ecosystems …

Plastic pollution of aquatic ecosystems is a growing environmental problem. Most plastic
pollution originates from land-based sources and is transported via rivers, where plastic …

Plastic is a widespread marine pollutant, with most studies focusing 12 on the distribution of
floating plastic debris at the sea surface. Recent evi-13 dence, however, indicates a …