Marine scientists use a variety of collection and monitoring methods to survey macrolitter in
aquatic environments, aiming to assess the level of pollution and design mitigation actions …

Marine mammals consume large quantities of microplastic particles, likely via trophic
transfer (ie, through prey who have consumed plastic) and direct consumption from …

Micro–and nanoplastics (MNPs) have been detected in different environmental matrixes and
thus aroused global concerns. The representative sampling of MNPs is the prerequisite of …

Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous pollutants in the ocean, and there is a general concern
about their persistence and potential effects on marine ecosystems. We still know little about …

Plastics manufactured to fulfil the unique demands of civilization accumulate in the sea due
to their durability. Microplastics (MP) pose a greater threat than macroplastics as they can …

Abstract The Mediterranean Sea is recognized as one of the most polluted areas by floating
plastics. During the Tara Mediterranean expedition, an extensive sampling of plastic debris …

The long-term fate of plastics in the ocean and their interactions with marine microorganisms
remain poorly understood. In particular, the role of sinking plastic particles as a transport …

Anthropogenic debris, including plastics, has recently been identified as a major threat for
marine mammals and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive aims to achieve the good …

In this study, we investigated the concentration, distribution, and characteristics of neustonic
MPs in the Canary Islands, with a particular focus on the island leeward zones, where a high …

Microplastics (MPs) are recognized as an increasing threat to the marine environment, but
little is known about their effects on benthic organisms, including sea urchins, when …