The blue mussel (Mytilus spp.) is widely used as a bioindicator for monitoring of coastal
water pollution (mussel watch programs). Herein we provide a review of this study field with …

In January 2017, the International Seabed Authority released a discussion paper on the
development of Environmental Regulations for deep-sea mining (DSM) within the Area …

The ubiquitous occurrence of microplastics (MPs) in the marine environment is raising
concern for interactions with marine organisms. These particles efficiently adsorb persistent …

A better understanding of regional differences in ecosystem health and its driving factors is
conducive to ecosystem management and restoration. Although various studies on …

Quantitative analysis of the response of ecosystem health to rural land use change is
required to comprehend the human-nature coupling mechanism and to explore the process …

Cigarette butts (CBs), one of the most common litter items found on beaches, represent a still
unexplored environmental hazard. This study aimed at a multidisciplinary characterization of …

Understanding the spatial distribution pattern change and driving factors behind ecosystem
health is essential to ecosystem management and restoration. However, in the research of …

Ecosystem health is the goal of eco-environmental management, and its assessment is
necessary for improving regional ecological environments and promoting regional …

The concentration, source and ecological risk of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in
the Tiber River and its environmental impact on the Tyrrhenian Sea (Central Mediterranean …

This paper deals with the detection and quantification of APIs and other priority substances
in the Arade River estuary (Portugal) providing the usefulness of Polar Organic Compound …