Urban and periurban ocean developments impact 1.5% of the global exclusive economic
zones, and the demand for ocean space and resources is increasing. As we strive for a more …

Persistent organic and inorganic pollutants are among the most concerning pollutants in
Australian estuaries due to their persistent, ubiquitous, and potentially toxic nature …

Aim Topographic complexity is widely accepted as a key driver of biodiversity, but at the
patch‐scale, complexity–biodiversity relationships may vary spatially and temporally …

The current critical review examines the application of 11 frequently used sedimentary metal
indices in their ability to accurately assess the magnitude of human-induced change …

Dredging activities produce large amounts of polluted sediments that require adequate
management strategies. Sediment reuse and relocation can involve several environmental …

This paper examines the use of the edible bivalve, Donax trunculus, as a bioindicator of
metal pollution (Cd, Pb, Cu, Zn, and Cr) resulting from beach urbanization related to touristic …

This study describes the contamination, accumulation, and ecological risk assessment of
five trace metals (Cd, Pb, Cu, Zn, and Cr) in sediments of an urbanized beach in the central …

Abstract A novel adsorbent, 3-phenyl-1-(2-pyridyl) thiourea (PPTU) was synthesized and its
adsorption capabilities were studied for Cu (II), Cd (II), Ni (II), Pb (II) and Fe (II) cations in the …

Mangrove environments are important for maintaining biodiversity and carbon cycling.
However, these systems are being degraded at alarming rates around the world, particularly …

This study collected surface sediments from seven ports in Taiwan and analyzed their
characteristics along with 10 metals. Enrichment factor (EF), relative EF (REF), potential …