In this study, we surveyed the presence of personal protective equipment (PPE) waste on
the streets of Bogotá-Colombia, Lima-Perú, and Mar del Plata-Argentina. Furthermore, this …

The importance of marinas as infrastructures for recreational boating is increasing
substantially. However, information on their soft-bottom benthic communities, a key tool for …

Petroleum is a crucial resource that has globally influenced the scientific community and
socio-economic development. However, its industrial processes negatively affect the natural …

The study of the aromatic compounds' degrading ability by halophilic bacteria became an
interesting research topic, because of the increasing use of halophiles in bioremediation of …

The sibling species of Capitella capitata are globally known for their tolerance to disturbed
habitats and the C. capitata complex is often used as an ecological indicator. A recent re …

Polychaetes were studied to assess the effect of aquaculture activity on the seafloor. Very
high biodiversity of species was recorded associated with aquaculture centres with …

Abstract Changes in species composition and relative abundance caused by pollution might
have an impact on the community dynamics and ecosystem functioning. Macrobenthos are …

Abstract Situated opposite the Freshwater Front, Montevideo city with its more than 1.5
million inhabitants encircles Montevideo Bay, where one of the most active and polluted …

Benthic indices are commonly used tools for assessing the environmental quality, because
they represent a simple source of scientific information. However, their performance could …

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are responsible for inappropriate development and
they alter the hormonal and homeostatic systems of organism. Phthalates (PAEs), bisphenol …