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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Plastic pollution on Moroccan beaches: Toward baselines for large-scale assessment

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 201, P. 116288 - 116288

Published: March 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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Single-use plastic or paper products? A dilemma that requires societal change

Cleaner Waste Systems, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7, P. 100128 - 100128

Published: Jan. 3, 2024

Plastic pollution has reached irreversible levels in both the terrestrial and marine environments affecting our planet's fauna human health. debris originating from single-use plastic products (such as bags, cups, straws, etc.) been reported every natural habitat around globe, their fragmentation to micro nano-plastics poses high risks for organism, including humans. Political pressure awareness campaigns over past decades have led governments industry adopt legislative measures ban use of plastics seek alternative solutions. Hence, paper lids, packages, etc. started infiltrating daily routine, most promising products. However, there increasing research recent years showing that can be harmful environment This work reviewed ongoing on hazards associated with assess whether is a viable solution plastic. The findings here show might extremely terrestrial, fresh, environment, well health climate change. due release toxic chemical compounds directly into (as many cases these are not recyclable) food/beverage (due rapid mechanical/compositional failure), greenhouse gases, upon degradation. Moreover, this study discusses consumer behavior performed several countries consumers exhibit environmental consciousness, but require better incentives multi-use turn away Overall, mitigate combine consciousness economic (taxes, levies) purchasing reduce usage.

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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First Report of Microplastic Ingestion in Edible Fish along Moroccan Mediterranean Coasts

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(23), P. 16313 - 16313

Published: Nov. 25, 2023

Monitoring the ingestion of microplastics (MPs) by marine organisms in environment is essential for understanding threats posed these pollutants. In this study, we assessed, first time, presence MPs digestive tracts two fish species, Chelon auratus and Sardina pilchardus, as well a bivalve Callista chione, Moroccan Mediterranean Sea. Moreover, calculated polymeric hazard index (PHI) to verify level isolated polymers. The results showed that all species ingested MPs, indicating high MP pollution area. were predominantly small (0.5–1 mm) had fiber-like shape. PP PET most abundant polymers ingested. highest occurrence (100%) was found C. chione auratus, followed S. pilchardus (72%). average number 19.19 items per individual, while mean abundance 16.82 9.64 individual pilchardus. polymer IV, III. Further studies are required Sea obtain better evaluation occurrence, distribution, impacts associated with pollution.

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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Coastal beach ecosystems contaminated by marine litter impacting the coastal biodiversity, tourism, and sustainability

Environmental Pollution, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 126006 - 126006

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Characteristics and spatial distribution of marine litter on the Moroccan Mediterranean coasts: Insights from Al Hoceima region in the central southern Alboran Sea

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 215, P. 117864 - 117864

Published: March 23, 2025

Language: Английский

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The effect of marine litter on fishery economic performance

Fisheries Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 285, P. 107346 - 107346

Published: March 28, 2025

Language: Английский

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Nautical Tourism Vessels as Source of Seafloor Litter: An Rov Survey in North Adriatic Sea

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

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Language: Английский

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