Throughout the past decades, climate change has been one of the most complex global
issues. Characterized by worldwide alterations in weather patterns, along with a …

Health-relevant microorganisms present in natural surface waters and engineered treatment
systems that are exposed to sunlight can be inactivated by a complex set of interacting …

This study compared species identity, microplastics, chemical and microbial contamination
between consumption mussels and wild type mussels, collected at Belgian department …

Urbanization and human-led development have increased more rapidly along shorelines
and in coastal watersheds than inland regions over the past century. The result of major land …

Large quantities of microplastics are regularly discharged from wastewater treatment plants
(WWTPs) into the aquatic environment. Once released, these plastics can rapidly become …

Human noroviruses are recognised as the major global cause of viral gastroenteritis. Here,
we provide an overview of notable advances in norovirus research and provide a short …

Abstract Globally, Hepatitis E virus (HEV) causes over 20 million cases worldwide. HEV is
an emerging and endemic pathogen within economically developed countries, chiefly …

This study aimed to assess the influence of treated wastewater disposal on Ria Formosa
coastal lagoon (South Portugal), the largest national producer of bivalve mollusks. Water …

The mechanisms for the development and spread of antibacterial resistance (ABR) in
bacteria residing in environmental compartments, including the marine environment, are far …

Aquaculture, including marine aquaculture (mariculture), is the fastest growing food
production sector globally and is expected to play a key role in delivering future food …