Public concerns on microplastic (MP) pollution and its prevalence in urban runoff have
grown exponentially. Huge amounts of MPs are transported from urban environments via …

Despite the relatively rich literature on the omnipresence of microplastics in marine
environments, the current status and ecological impacts of microplastics on global Marine …

The use and disposal of face masks, gloves, face shields, and other types of personal
protective equipment (PPE) have increased dramatically due to the ongoing COVID-19 …

The increase and indiscriminate use of personal care products, food products, fertilizers,
pesticides, and health products, among others, have resulted/are resulting in extensive …

Microplastics, as emerging pollutants, have received great attention in the past few decades
due to its adverse effects on the environment. Microplastics are ubiquitous in the …

Bay is a unique part of the ecosystem, acting as the intersection for marine and terrestrial
systems and hosting diverse biological organisms. The ubiquitous application of plastics has …

Spatiotemporal variations in the abundance of microplastics (MPs) in surface sediments
along the southwestern coast of Taiwan (including harbor and coastal regions) were …

Microplastics (MPs) are a global environmental concern and pose a serious threat to marine
ecosystems. This study aimed to determine the abundance and distribution of MPs in beach …

The occurrence of microplastics in coastal areas is a growing concern due to the increase in
plastic waste pollution in recent decades. This study had as objective to evaluate the …

Brazil maintains its position at the top of the global ranking of plastic producers, yet recycling
efforts have been incipient. Recent data reveals an annual production of approximately 14 …