Microplastic ingestion and egestion by copepods in the Black Sea
Ingestion and egestion of microplastics by copepods in the Black Sea was assessed for the
first time. Composition and concentration of microplastics in the water column was also …
first time. Composition and concentration of microplastics in the water column was also …
Microplastic contamination and characteristics spatially vary in the southern Black Sea beach sediment and sea surface water
In this study, the abundance, and characteristics of the microplastics on the southern coast of
the Black Sea were assessed. More than 70% of the detected microplastics were smaller …
the Black Sea were assessed. More than 70% of the detected microplastics were smaller …
A comprehensive review on microplastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems and their effects on aquatic biota
D Sazlı, D Nassouhi, MB Ergönül… - Aquatic Sciences and …, 2023 - dergipark.org.tr
Plastic wastes released into the environment break down into fine particles due to exposure
to meteorological events such as wind, precipitation, UV radiation, and abrasion. These …
to meteorological events such as wind, precipitation, UV radiation, and abrasion. These …
[HTML][HTML] Future microplastics in the Black Sea: River exports and reduction options for zero pollution
Abstract The Black Sea receives increasing amounts of microplastics from rivers. In this
study, we explore options to reduce future river export of microplastics to the Black Sea. We …
study, we explore options to reduce future river export of microplastics to the Black Sea. We …
Plastic occurrence in commercial fish species of the Black Sea
Abstract The occurrence of micro-(< 5 mm), meso-(5–25 mm) and macroplastics (> 25mm)
was investigated in seven commercial fish species of the Black Sea. Plastics were found in …
was investigated in seven commercial fish species of the Black Sea. Plastics were found in …
The future of the Black Sea: More pollution in over half of the rivers
The population in the Black Sea region is expected to decline in the future. However, a
better understanding of how river pollution is affected by declining trends in population and …
better understanding of how river pollution is affected by declining trends in population and …
Microplastic pollution in the Black Sea: An overview of the current situation
Microplastic pollution is one of the most important problems of today. The prevalence of
microplastics in the marine environment, as well as their consequences on marine biota, is …
microplastics in the marine environment, as well as their consequences on marine biota, is …
Spatio-temporal distribution of microplastic abundances in Izmir Bay (eastern Aegean Sea)
Microplastics (MPs) and their impacts have been extensively studied in the Mediterranean
region. However, more research has yet to be conducted on assessing the extent of …
region. However, more research has yet to be conducted on assessing the extent of …
[HTML][HTML] High microplastic pollution in marine sediments associated with urbanised areas along the SW Bulgarian Black Sea coast
This study aims to provide baseline data on microplastic (MP) concentrations in beach and
seabed sediments of the SW Black Sea coast, and to identify possible sources of MP …
seabed sediments of the SW Black Sea coast, and to identify possible sources of MP …
Microplastics in seawater and fish acquired from the corresponding fishing zones of the Baltic Sea
P Piskuła, A Astel, M Pawlik - Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2025 - Elsevier
Microplastics in seawater and fish from the Baltic Sea were analyzed. The significant
contribution of the study is due to extensive collection of fish and surface water samples from …
contribution of the study is due to extensive collection of fish and surface water samples from …