An increasing number of reports have been published concerning microplastic (MP)
pollution in aquatic environments. Methods used in these studies continue to be updated …

As an emerging contaminant in the environment, microplastics have attracted worldwide
attention. Although research methods on microplastics in the environment have been …

Rivers and effluents have been identified as major pathways for microplastics of terrestrial
sources. Moreover, lakes of different dimensions and even in remote locations contain …

Plastic marine debris pollution is rapidly becoming one of the critical environmental
concerns facing wildlife in the 21st century. Here we present a risk analysis for plastic …

Ocean contamination by plastics is a global issue. Although ingestion of plastic debris by
sea turtles has been widely documented, contamination by microplastics (< 5 mm) is poorly …

To better understand dietary requirements, trophic shifts, and trophic interactions of the
threatened green turtle (Chelonia mydas), we conducted a comprehensive global review …

Here we report concentrations of pollutants in floating plastics from the North Pacific
accumulation zone (NPAC). We compared chemical concentrations in plastics of different …

Floating life (obligate neuston) is a core component of the ocean surface food web.
However, only 1 region of high neustonic abundance is known so far, the Sargasso Sea in …

Marine litter, in particular plastic debris, poses a serious threat to marine life, human health
and the economy. In order to reduce its impact, marine litter collections such as beach clean …

The ingestion of plastic marine litter (PML) by sea turtles is widespread and concerning, and
the five species that occur in the southwestern Atlantic–green, loggerhead, olive ridley …