Assessing the potential for the introduction and spread of alien species with marine litter
The introduction and transport of marine invasive species into new environments are a great
threat to biodiversity and ecosystem services with potential economic repercussions. There …
threat to biodiversity and ecosystem services with potential economic repercussions. There …
Do coral reefs act as sinks for microplastics?
Microplastic (MP) pollution has been detected in coral reefs, raising concerns regarding its
global impact. Although they cover a small portion (< 1%) of the total area of the world's …
global impact. Although they cover a small portion (< 1%) of the total area of the world's …
Snapshot of rare, exotic and overlooked fish species in the Italian seas: A citizen science survey
Italy, at the center of the Mediterranean Sea, hosts a high diversity of fishes, but to a certain
extent, this richness remains hidden or poorly known because of rare, cryptic or recently …
extent, this richness remains hidden or poorly known because of rare, cryptic or recently …
[HTML][HTML] Increasing risk of invasions by organisms on marine debris in the Southeast coast of India
Increasing amount of anthropogenic litter in the marine environment has provided an
enormous number of substrates for a wide range of marine organisms, thus serving as a …
enormous number of substrates for a wide range of marine organisms, thus serving as a …
[HTML][HTML] Marine biofouling organisms on beached, buoyant and benthic plastic debris in the Catalan Sea
Plastic debris provides long-lasting substrates for benthic organisms, thus acting as a
potential vector for their dispersion. Its interaction with these colonizers is, however, still …
potential vector for their dispersion. Its interaction with these colonizers is, however, still …
Marine macroinvertebrates fouled in marine anthropogenic litter in the Moroccan Mediterranean
The existence of floating marine litter in marine environments enhances the potential for the
transport of fouling organisms using these substrates as vectors. In this study, we examined …
transport of fouling organisms using these substrates as vectors. In this study, we examined …
Fouling organisms in marine litter (rafting on abiogenic substrates): a global review of literature
AA Póvoa, LF Skinner, FV de Araújo - Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2021 - Elsevier
One of the underestimated consequences of marine litter presence on marine environment
is the transportation of fouling species on detritus–a process known as rafting. We undertook …
is the transportation of fouling species on detritus–a process known as rafting. We undertook …
Exploring marine biofouling on anthropogenic litter in the Atlantic coastline of Morocco
Today, the world is increasingly concerned about marine litter and its interaction with marine
biodiversity. However, knowledge concerning the fouling organisms associated with marine …
biodiversity. However, knowledge concerning the fouling organisms associated with marine …
Large plastic debris dumps: new biodiversity hot spots emerging on the deep-sea floor
X Song, M Lyu, X Zhang, B Ruthensteiner… - … & Technology Letters, 2021 - ACS Publications
Macroplastic debris recorded in the Mariana Trench and accumulated on some deep-sea
canyons worldwide has aroused great public concerns. Large plastic debris dumps found in …
canyons worldwide has aroused great public concerns. Large plastic debris dumps found in …
Integrated approach for marine litter pollution assessment in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea: Information from bottom-trawl fishing and plastic ingestion in deep-sea fish
Marine litter pollution threatens marine ecosystems and biodiversity conservation,
particularly on seafloors where all anthropogenic waste naturally sinks. In this study, we …
particularly on seafloors where all anthropogenic waste naturally sinks. In this study, we …