Ghost fishing gear threatening aquatic biodiversity in India

Biological Conservation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 291, P. 110514 - 110514

Published: Feb. 22, 2024

Language: Английский

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Impact of Plastic Pollution on Marine Biodiversity in Italy

Water, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(4), P. 519 - 519

Published: Feb. 6, 2024

Plastic litter is a global threat affecting all marine ecosystems. Utilizing digital media platforms like Google, Facebook, and Instagram we assessed the detrimental effects of plastic on biodiversity Italian ecosystem. We noted that had adverse consequences reptiles, mammals, sea birds, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, including endangered vulnerable species. The loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) was most recorded species found entangled in litter. Our investigation revealed abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear are primary contributors to entanglement numerous current study represents preliminary step towards establishing databases document records entanglement, which may be useful adopting new conservation measures Mediterranean geographical subareas. results emphasize critical need for collaborative efforts among stakeholders policymakers effectively manage

Language: Английский

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Abundance, composition and sources of benthic marine litter trawled-up in the fishing grounds on the Moroccan Mediterranean coast

Regional Studies in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 63, P. 103002 - 103002

Published: May 11, 2023

Language: Английский

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Tackling marine plastic pollution in Morocco: A review of current research, regulatory measures, and future challenges

Regional Studies in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 69, P. 103286 - 103286

Published: Nov. 10, 2023

Language: Английский

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Beach litter pollution along the odisha coast: Composition, abundance, biodiversity impact and management practices

Regional Studies in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 71, P. 103421 - 103421

Published: Feb. 7, 2024

Language: Английский

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Anthropogenic Microparticles Abundance in Sandy Beach Sediments along the Tetouan Coast (Morocco Mediterranean)

Environments, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(4), P. 83 - 83

Published: April 19, 2024

Despite the widespread presence of anthropogenic microparticles (AMs) in beach sediments, research on their occurrence Moroccan Mediterranean beaches is still limited. This study first report AM pollution four sandy along Tetouan coast (Morocco Mediterranean). The findings reveal an average concentration 483.12 ± 157.04 AMs/kg sediment. most common types were fibers (75.54%) and fragments (24.06%). AMs predominantly black, red, blue, measuring between 0.1 1 mm. evaluation index (AMPI) coefficient impact (CAMI) for area indicated a “very high abundance” “extreme” level impact. polymers identified these areas included PS, PE, PP, PET. Tourism, fishing, domestic activities, poor solid waste management practices are primary sources this region. To protect beaches, implementation consistent plastic strategy recommended.

Language: Английский

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Uncovering Sea Turtle Strandings in the Greek Seas (Eastern Mediterranean Sea): Spatiotemporal Patterns and Signs of Anthropogenic Interaction

Aquatic Conservation Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 35(2)

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT The Mediterranean Sea is frequented by local populations of loggerhead turtle Caretta caretta and green Chelonia mydas . Greek waters host both nesting sites foraging grounds for the turtle, whereas only turtle. Both species face threats in their marine environment sourcing from anthropogenic activity. Here, stranding data, spanning 2010 to 2021, were used shed light on main drivers underneath these identify seasons areas high number events. Stranding events showed an increasing trend over years species. majority strandings categorized as “unknown,” while those showing signs interaction (i.e., related litter ingestion, oil pollution, fishing gear entanglement, injuries) held a significant part, representing ~25% ~35% respectively. present work identified concern with emphasis that indicate fishery interaction, providing information can support designation conservation measures waters.

Language: Английский

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Exploring marine biofouling on anthropogenic litter in the Atlantic coastline of Morocco

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 199, P. 115938 - 115938

Published: Dec. 22, 2023

Language: Английский

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Identifying the foraging grounds of the new loggerhead turtle nesters in the western Mediterranean

Aquatic Conservation Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 34(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract The western Mediterranean Sea has traditionally served as a primary foraging ground for juvenile loggerhead turtles from three distinct regional management units: the North‐western Atlantic, and Cape Verde. Nesting activities were sporadic. Recently, nesting activity on beaches of eastern Spain increased, due to warmer sand water temperatures during summer months. study integrated stable isotope analysis carbon (C), nitrogen (N) sulphur (S) with satellite telemetry identify grounds these new colonizers Spanish beaches. Results indicate that majority adult females forage oceanically in Algerian Basin, few exhibiting signals, tentatively associated shallow coastal areas central Sea. dominance oceanic foragers this population is noteworthy, given Basin's oligotrophic nature. This contrasts prevalence neritic use Basin exposes them bycatch drifting longlines. authorities should refrain increasing bluefin quotas imposed longliners unless fishery avoids using squid bait agrees deploy hooks deeper than 25 m reduce turtle bycatch.

Language: Английский

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Spatial, Temporal, and Geographical Factors Associated with Stranded Marine Endangered Species in Thailand during 2006–2015

Biology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(3), P. 448 - 448

Published: March 15, 2023

The stranding of endangered marine animals is cause for concern. We used spatial and temporal analyses to investigate the species (whales, dolphins, dugongs, sea turtles) in Thailand, based on data geographical records during 2006-2015. A total 1988 events were obtained, including 105 whales (5.28%), 714 dolphins (35.92%), 103 dugongs (5.18%), 1065 turtles (53.57%), at an average 198.80 stranded animals/year (standard deviation = 47.19). Most strandings occurred along Gulf Thailand (56.94%), while rest Andaman Sea (43.06%). Cluster kernel showed that most common Phuket Province. number rainy season was significantly higher than summer winter (p < 0.05). Our results indicate coastline associated with seasonal However, there no significant association between environmental factors strandings. In conclusion, surveillance systems should be established monitor animals. This will help relevant authorities rescue more effectively study causes stranding.

Language: Английский

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