Evaluating records of trans-Atlantic dispersal of drifting disseminules to European shores. DOI Creative Commons
Dan Minchin,

Declan Quigley

Frontiers of Biogeography, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(4)

Published: Nov. 22, 2023

Disseminules have drifted in long distance dispersal from the Americas to coasts of Europe with records extending Arctic Ocean and southwards Macaronesian islands. The parent plants originate tropical wetland forests boreal conditions. Their disseminules undergo different ocean crossing times according buoyancy duration. We use plastic-drift as a surrogate for likely risks that endure during long-distance oceanic spread relating their size, behaviour losses sinking. While origins wide latitudinal biogeography we used extensive strandings on Floridian, Bermudian east coast North American shores region which compare comparatively sparse arrivals Europe. Studies plastic drift show Atlantic current flow is mainly directed towards northern Ireland, also covers west Scotland south-west Britain. concentrated our this region, particular Ireland. Few arrive European viable state, those do, temperate conditions may not suit germination. Some stranding events are anthropogenic involvement; but great majority most probably naturally distributed. Historically, ethnographic significance suggests taken place over centuries regularly took Holocene. increase recent decades been due interested observers access taxonomic guides, popular literature on-line information.

Language: Английский

Towards more sustainable oceans: A review of the pressing challenges posed by marine plastic litter DOI Creative Commons
Walter Leal Filho, Jelena Barbir,

Julia May

et al.

Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 13, 2025

Marine littering is a global challenge and significant threat to sustainable planet, requiring comprehensive effective mechanisms address it in manner. This study reports on bibliometric analysis that has identified the extent which topic been explored international literature, by focusing geographical scope, emphasis (micro)plastic litter policy measures. Additionally, as complement assessment of recent literature marine plastic litter, this reviews some case studies, identifying trends how cope with problem. The findings underscore imperative for heightened research efforts context littering. reveals unsustainable practices, absence robust policies inadequate enforcement substantially contribute prevalence litter. Consequently, urgent action essential, demanding implementation frameworks. Encouraging nations transition towards sustainability, particularly terms prevention environmental awareness, paramount importance. To pave way cleaner ocean future generations, not only highlights root causes but also offers suggested solutions. These solutions serve valuable insights researchers, innovators policymakers worldwide, charting course more litter-free environment.

Language: Английский

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First record of plastiglomerates, pyroplastics and plasticrusts along the beaches of Tamilnadu, Southeast coast of India DOI
Kannan Gunasekaran,

Bilal Mghili,

Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre

et al.

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 205, P. 116594 - 116594

Published: June 13, 2024

Language: Английский

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First record of plastiglomerate and pyroplastic pollution in the world's longest natural beach DOI
Md. Refat Jahan Rakib, Gabriel Enrique De-la-Torre, Yeasmin Nahar Jolly

et al.

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 891, P. 164369 - 164369

Published: May 24, 2023

Language: Английский

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Face mask exposure to environmental conditions: In situ physical and chemical degradation and interaction with marine organisms DOI
Diana Carolina Dioses-Salinas, Carlos Ivan Pizarro-Ortega, Melisa D. Fernández Severini

et al.

Regional Studies in Marine Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 62, P. 102966 - 102966

Published: April 23, 2023

Language: Английский

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Microplastics as persistent and vectors of other threats in the marine environment: Toxicological impacts, management and strategical roadmap to end plastic pollution DOI Creative Commons
Sameh S. Ali, Mohammed Hussein M. Alsharbaty,

Rania Al-Tohamy

et al.

Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Seafloor macrolitter as a settling platform for non-native species: A case study from UK waters DOI Creative Commons
Peter J. Barry, Briony Silburn, Adil Bakir

et al.

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 204, P. 116499 - 116499

Published: May 25, 2024

Marine litter is increasingly recognised as a vector for the spread of non-native species (NNS). However, our understanding its role in propagation NNS UK waters remains limited. As part Clean Seas Environmental Monitoring Programme, we opportunistically analysed seafloor macrolitter items trawled from various locations around coast England and Wales examined each presence NNS. Of 41 analysed, identified total 133 taxa, including two four cryptogenic species. This confirms that are settling on these can be detected using morphological taxonomic analysis. Furthermore, propose methodology to classify based size, rugosity polymer/material type explore whether there were detectable patterns governing community composition characteristics. exploratory investigation provides evidence inform future risk assessments vectors pathways.

Language: Английский

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Rajids ovipositing on marine litter: A potential threat to their survival DOI

Miguel Valderrama-Herrera,

Sara Amada Cárdenas-Farfán, Carlos Calvo-Mac

et al.

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 191, P. 114941 - 114941

Published: April 18, 2023

Language: Английский

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Distribution and composition of seafloor macrolitter in the trawlable fishing areas along the Algerian coast (Western Mediterranean) DOI

Ahmed Inal,

Samir Bachouche,

Samir Rouidi

et al.

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 211, P. 117468 - 117468

Published: Dec. 18, 2024

Language: Английский

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Seafloor Macrolitter as a Settling Platform for Non-Native Species: A Case Study from UK Waters DOI
Peter J. Barry, Briony Silburn, Adil Bakir

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

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Language: Английский

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Marine litter as a vector for fouling species in Iceland DOI Creative Commons
Holly A. I. Solloway, Joana Micael, Sindri Gíslason

et al.

Ocean and Coastal Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 72

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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