Epiplastic Algal Communities on Different Types of Polymers in Freshwater Bodies: A Short-Term Experiment in Karst Lakes DOI Open Access
Е. Л. Воденеева,

Yulia Pichugina,

Daria A. Zhurova

et al.

Water, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(22), P. 3288 - 3288

Published: Nov. 15, 2024

The increasing amount of plastic debris in water ecosystems provides a new substrate (epiplastic microhabitats) for aquatic organisms. majority research about epiplastic communities has focused on seawater environments, while is still quite limited and scattered concerning freshwater systems. In this study, we analyze the first stages colonization different types by periphytic algae community (its composition dominant species complex) bodies located nature reserve (within Middle Volga Basin). A four-week-long incubation experiment common polymers (PET, LDPE, PP, PS), both floating dipped (~1 m), was conducted two hydrologically connected karst July 2023. more diverse (due to presence planktonic, benthic, species) than phytoplankton found column, being weakly similar it (less 30%). Significant taxonomic diversity role were noted diatoms (up 60% total composition), cyanobacteria 35%), green (including Charophyta) 25%). structure distinct between habitats (biotope specificity) but not plastic, determined primarily local combination factors. Statistically significant higher values abundance biomass demonstrated some species, particularly Oedogonium PP Nitzschia LDPE (p-value ≤ 0.05). As progressed, number abundance, dominance individual taxa increased. habitats, starts are possible, as well primary succession (initiated potentially toxic planktonic or benthic mobile raphid diatoms). Within transparency zone, active surface (for example, relation 0.05)). These results indicate tendency microalgae colonize actively submerged materials freshwater, they may be useful assessing ecological status these ecosystems.

Language: Английский

Impact of Plastic Pollution on Marine Biodiversity in Italy DOI Open Access
Teresa Bottari, Bilal Mghili, Kannan Gunasekaran

et al.

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

Citations

15
Plastic pollution on Moroccan beaches: Toward baselines for large-scale assessment DOI
Bilal Mghili,

Soufiane Hasni,

Mohamed Ben-Haddad

et al.

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

Published: March 26, 2024

Language: Английский

Citations

13
Evaluation of microplastics and metal accumulation in domestic ducks (Anas platyrhynchos f. domesticus) of a contaminated reservoir in Central Mexico DOI

Paulina Magaña-Olivé,

E. Martínez-Tavera, S.B. Sujitha

et al.

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 213, P. 117639 - 117639

Published: Feb. 8, 2025

Language: Английский

Citations

1
Association of benthic macroinvertebrate organisms with plastic waste in small urban lakes DOI

Jojok Sudarso,

Gunawan Pratama Yoga,

Tri Suryono

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Studies, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 19

Published: Jan. 2, 2025

Most research on plastic waste has focused lotic environments, with limited knowledge of still-water (lentic) ecosystems, especially small urban lakes. This study aimed to identify benthic macroinvertebrate communities associated and examine key factors regulating their structure. Conducted over 3 months in five lakes, the employed transects collect macroinvertebrates across 1 m2 areas. A total three sampling repetitions were performed at each site inlet outlet. The result showed that diversity based Shannon-Weiner index ranged from 0.3 3.07 bits, correlating high mass organic matter enrichment. Plastic disrupted ideal habitats for collector-gatherers, although other groups like scrapers persisted. Despite adverse conditions, these species adapted dominated sediments heavily contaminated by matter. highlights significant impact pollution community structure lentic emphasising need targeted conservation mitigation strategies.

Language: Английский

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0
Plastic pollution has the potential to alter ecological and evolutionary processes in aquatic ecosystems DOI
James F. Haney, Chelsea M. Rochman

Nature Ecology & Evolution, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 28, 2025

Language: Английский

Citations

0
The Occurrence of Microplastics in the Marine Food Web in Latin America: Insights on the Current State of Knowledge and Future Perspectives DOI Open Access

Rafael Terrazas-López,

Pedro Guadarrama Guzmán, S.B. Sujitha

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(14), P. 5905 - 5905

Published: July 11, 2024

Microplastics (MPs) pose a significant and increasing threat globally, with plastics accounting for around 60–80% of marine trash. Plastic particles size 5000 µm or less are referred to as microplastics (MPs). These MPs can enter the organisms either through their diet by trophic transfer. This potentially expose people these particles. According literature, 21.9% fish, 18.4% seabirds, 11.7% arthropods, 7.8% molluscs in systems at risk from plastic pollution. The LATAM region experiences MP contamination that primarily originates wastewater treatment plants, industrial effluents, maritime sources, decomposition macro–mesoplastics. majority research conducted focuses on natural habitats, specifically examining presence biota (such mussels, squids, turtles, even insects) sediments. In order conduct thorough analysis sources spread organisms, we comprehensive assessment available literature microplastic Latin American countries. objective was evaluate origin, destinations, pathways via which transferred. An prevalence would yield insights into potential health hazards posed pollution humans.

Language: Английский

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3
Plastic pollution in a special protected area for migratory birds DOI Creative Commons
C. Branca,

Francesca Fabrizi,

Bilal Mghili

et al.

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 958, P. 177918 - 177918

Published: Dec. 7, 2024

Language: Английский

Citations

1
Pervasive Microplastic Ingestion by Commercial Fish Species from a Natural Lagoon Environment DOI Open Access
Ashini Athukorala, A.A.D. Amarathunga, D. S. M. De Silva

et al.

Water, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(20), P. 2909 - 2909

Published: Oct. 13, 2024

Microplastics have emerged as a significant global environmental concern in the recent decade. The aim of this study was to elucidate microplastic contamination commercial fish species natural lagoon environment. Microplastic examined gastrointestinal tracts and gills 157 from 18 with varying feeding habits vital sensitive ecosystem, which connects Indian ocean. were extracted using digestion, followed by stereomicroscopic inspection Nile Red stain, identified via μ-FTIR analysis. Over half studied fishes ingested microplastics (54.14%). Filaments (50%) blue items (43%) most commonly ingested. Of all species, Eubleekeria splendens had highest average concentration GIT (1.41 ± 2.52 items/g w.w. tissues), although no statistically difference amount (items/g tissues) observed among species. concentrations inhaled recorded Sillago vincenti (1.38 1.30 tissues). majority (33%) belonged size class 500–1500 μm rayon, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene primary polymers. This found correlation between ingestion habits, but positive observed. These findings reveal widespread edible fish, posing potential risks commercially important due increasing pollution ecosystems.

Language: Английский

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1
Trashy treasures? The increasing terrestrial invertebrate diversity in small-scale dumps DOI
Nicolás Garello, Martín C.M. Blettler, Sedat Gündoğdu

et al.

Environmental Pollution, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 361, P. 124818 - 124818

Published: Aug. 24, 2024

Language: Английский

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0
Epiplastic Algal Communities on Different Types of Polymers in Freshwater Bodies: A Short-Term Experiment in Karst Lakes DOI Open Access
Е. Л. Воденеева,

Yulia Pichugina,

Daria A. Zhurova

et al.

Water, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(22), P. 3288 - 3288

Published: Nov. 15, 2024

The increasing amount of plastic debris in water ecosystems provides a new substrate (epiplastic microhabitats) for aquatic organisms. majority research about epiplastic communities has focused on seawater environments, while is still quite limited and scattered concerning freshwater systems. In this study, we analyze the first stages colonization different types by periphytic algae community (its composition dominant species complex) bodies located nature reserve (within Middle Volga Basin). A four-week-long incubation experiment common polymers (PET, LDPE, PP, PS), both floating dipped (~1 m), was conducted two hydrologically connected karst July 2023. more diverse (due to presence planktonic, benthic, species) than phytoplankton found column, being weakly similar it (less 30%). Significant taxonomic diversity role were noted diatoms (up 60% total composition), cyanobacteria 35%), green (including Charophyta) 25%). structure distinct between habitats (biotope specificity) but not plastic, determined primarily local combination factors. Statistically significant higher values abundance biomass demonstrated some species, particularly Oedogonium PP Nitzschia LDPE (p-value ≤ 0.05). As progressed, number abundance, dominance individual taxa increased. habitats, starts are possible, as well primary succession (initiated potentially toxic planktonic or benthic mobile raphid diatoms). Within transparency zone, active surface (for example, relation 0.05)). These results indicate tendency microalgae colonize actively submerged materials freshwater, they may be useful assessing ecological status these ecosystems.

Language: Английский

Citations

0