Coastal wetlands (mangrove, tidal marsh and seagrass) sustain the highest rates of carbon
sequestration per unit area of all natural systems,, primarily because of their comparatively …

Microplastics have pulled the alarm for its far-reaching impacts in the environment and
potential risks to human health. Here, we first investigated the microplastic pollution in the …

Trace elements contamination in estuarine and bay ecosystems has become a serious
problem, especially in bays with frequent aquaculture activities. To explore the pollution risk …

Submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) is recognized as one of the most significant
pathways for terrestrial nutrient entry into coastal systems. However, SGD-derived nutrient …

The rapid development and exploitation of the Yangtze River basin in order to ensure
human food security and increase living space in recent decades has resulted in significant …

Suspended particulate organic carbon (POC) and sedimentary total organic carbon (TOC) in
coastal areas play critical roles in the global carbon cycle, yet sources and dynamics of …

Frequent and intense storm disturbances can have widespread and strong effects on the
nitrogen and iron cycles and their associated microbial communities in estuary systems. A …

Cage farming is an important means of aquacultural production, while its potential
environmental pollution needs to be further investigated. In this study, Dongshan Bay was …

According to the List of Hazardous Substances of the Agency of the Toxic Substances and
Disease Registry (ATSDR 2017), some metallic elements such as Pb or Cd are still …

The extensive agricultural feedlot operations in the Neuse River Watershed (NRW) in North
Carolina result in high nutrient loading, particularly of ammonium (NH4+). In September …