Beach anthropogenic litter is a worldwide problem and has been discussed in the
specialized literature for decades. Cigarette butts (CB) are the most frequent form of …

Cigarette butts (CBs) are the most frequently littered pieces of environmental wastes which
are released both directly and indirectly into the environment and finally may reach aquatic …

Urban tourist beach ecosystems provide the essential service of recreation. These
ecosystems also support critical ecological functions where biodiversity conservation is not …

Abstract Seasonal distribution of Marine Litter (ML) on Santos beaches was assessed using
a citizen science strategy. Plastics and cigarette butts (CB) were the dominant items in all …

Cigarette butts (CBs) are the most abundant types of litter in the environment and may
contain toxic chemicals such as BTEX that pose serious risks to the water bodies and health …

In order to identify how research contributes to the knowledge of marine litter as a pressure
on beaches, we reviewed interactions of beach fauna with this pollutant. Entanglement of …

Marine debris is defined as any persistent solid material disposed into the marine and/or
coastal environment. The impact of these pieces of debris, especially plastic, have been …

The objective of the present study was to test whether the Atlantic ghost crab Ocypode
quadrata is a reliable biomonitor of microplastic (MP) pollution of beach sediments. To test …

The majority of government authorities initially responded to COVID-19 pandemic by
declaring lockdown to facilitate social distancing and minimize virus spreading. This period …

Debris poses a series of problems to marine life and human well-being. However, estimates
of density and characteristics of debris found on beach surfaces and buried in the sand are …