Current policy and management for marine water quality in the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) in
north-eastern Australia primarily focusses on sediment, nutrients and pesticides derived …

The effect of a pollutant on the base of the food web can have knock-on effects for trophic
structure and ecosystem functioning. In this study we assess the effect of microplastic …

Distinguishing between natural and anthropogenic processes in sedimentary records from
estuaries with legacy pollutants is an essential task, as it provides baselines to predict future …

Coal dust is a source of pollution not only for atmospheric air but also for the marine
environment. In places of storage and handling of coal near water bodies, visible pollution of …

A collection of water samples from area of Ship To Ship (STS) transfer of coal in Balikpapan
was carried out in June November 2018 to provide data for a study related to issues on fish …

The world oceans are beleaguered by three major stressors:(i) global warming and the
attendant deoxygenation and acidification;(ii) pollution by plastics; and (iii) the industrial …

The potential impacts of mining activities on tropical coastal ecosystems are poorly
understood. In particular, limited information is available on the effects of metals on …

The future survival of coral reefs in the Anthropocene depends on the capacity of corals to
adapt as oceans warm and extreme weather events become more frequent. Targeted …

Coral reef fishes, like many other marine organisms, are affected by anthropogenic stressors
such as fishing and pollution and, owing to climate change, are experiencing increasing …

Extreme wildfire events are on the rise globally, and although substantial wildfire emissions
may find their way into the ocean, their impact on coral reefs remains uncertain. In a five …