Investigation of Marine Litter Pollution on the Coast According to Different Usage Purposes and Urbanization

Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 114(2)

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Microplastics pollution in Gulf of Bandırma, Sea of Marmara: Biota and sediment

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 213, P. 117667 - 117667

Published: Feb. 10, 2025

Language: Английский

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Microplastics in food production and agricultural environments

Elsevier eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 285 - 307

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Occurrence and human exposure risk of microplastics in commercially important shrimp species from Northeastern Mediterranean Sea

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 214, P. 117796 - 117796

Published: March 9, 2025

Language: Английский

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Mytilus galloprovincialis's role in Integrated Multi‐Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA): A comprehensive review

Journal of the World Aquaculture Society, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 56(2)

Published: March 11, 2025

Abstract Sustainable mussel farming practices are critical for maintaining production and enhancing growth of the low trophic aquaculture sector. The concept Integrated Multi‐Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) incorporating mussels as extractive species, holds promise overall system efficiency, nutrient cycling, environmental sustainability. This review delves into innovative techniques emphasizing synergistic relationships between Mytilus galloprovincialis other species such seaweeds deposit feeders that prioritize stewardship by absorbing excess nutrients, processing organic waste, including best management waste mitigation. Marine spatial planning (MSP) through IMTA development can support optimal capacity building scenarios, ecosystem services social benefits. explores different aspects biology, ecology, aquaculture, sustainability, future perspectives on basis literature data, with a context in Atlanto‐Mediterranean area. data were analyzed order to explain interactions primary species. We developed conceptual models at three scales—small, medium, large—to define performance relation their distance from source. consistent trend favoring medium‐scale conditions has led us conclude predominantly extract nutrients indirectly, primarily phytoplankton blooms resulting fertilization. On this basis, we recommend marine integration must be designed according these optimize while mitigating side effects fish cage aquaculture.

Language: Английский

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Microplastics in Turkish Coastal Lagoons: Unveiling the Hidden Threat to Wetland Ecosystems

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 17, 2025

Transitional ecosystems like coastal lagoons provide numerous ecosystem services. However, they are increasingly threatened by plastic pollution, particularly microplastics (MPs). Despite growing concerns, the occurrence and distribution of MPs in Türkiye’s lagoon systems remain largely unknown. This study aims to assess abundance, composition, seasonal variability surface water sediments five located northeastern Mediterranean region Türkiye. Additionally, potential MP sources their environmental implications addressed. Water sediment samples were collected from Akyatan, Tuzla, Ağyatan, Çamlık, Yelkoma Lagoons during November June periods. extracted using density separation digestion techniques, quantified via stereo microscopy, characterized through µ-Raman spectroscopy identify polymer composition. A total 15,526 recovered, with significantly higher concentrations (47.5 ± 4.02 MPs/L) compared (17.0 2.57 MPs/L; p < 0.05). varied among lagoons, Tuzla exhibiting highest levels water, while Akyatan showed contamination. Fibers dominant type, followed fragments films. analysis identified polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyester (PES) as most common polymers, indicating agricultural runoff, fishing activities, mismanaged waste primary sources. provides first comprehensive assessment pollution Turkish highlighting spatial differences contamination levels. The results highlight pressing need for improved management policies conservation strategies mitigate these ecologically economically significant systems.

Language: Английский

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An In‐Depth Analysis of the Finfish Aquaculture in Türkiye: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Reviews in Aquaculture, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(2)

Published: March 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Aquaculture emerges as a crucial solution for addressing the global food shortage of an estimated 10 billion people by 2050. In Türkiye, aquaculture plays significant role in supporting economy and ensuring security. Over past two decades, finfish production Türkiye surged from 61,163 to 547,505 t, generating $1.7 export revenue across over 100 countries. This growth has been driven technological advancements, robust governmental support, increasing demand products. However, sector also faces persistent challenges, including need enhance sustainability, mitigate ecological impacts, manage finite resources. As Europe's leading fish producer, Turkish must continue innovate expand meet demands growing population. Despite expanding research on aquaculture, there is no comprehensive review that consolidates both scientific progress sectoral developments. study fills void combining bibliometric analysis 1958 publications 1983 2023 with in‐depth evaluation, providing holistic understanding sector. The highlights key areas, trends, knowledge gaps, while overview examines dynamics feed industry, innovations, economic factors. It addresses challenges such climate change reliance imported ingredients, disease issues, discussing potential avenues sustainable through innovation, policy reforms, integration. serves valuable resource researchers, policymakers, industry stakeholders, offering insights into current state future directions Türkiye.

Language: Английский

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Microplastic Contamination of Holothuria (Thymiosycia) arenicola Semper, 1868, Holothuria pardalis Selenka, 1867, Sediments and Seawater From Karachi Coast, Northern Arabian Sea, Pakistan

Marine Science and Technology Bulletin, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(1), P. 10 - 19

Published: March 29, 2025

Microplastics (MPs) are posing an increasing threat to the marine environment, affecting ecosystems and potential risks human health through food chain. This study aims investigate MP contamination of Holothuria (Thymiosycia) arenicola Semper, 1868, pardalis Selenka, 1867, sediments seawater from Buleji coasts Karachi, Pakistan. The was determined in different body parts sea cucumber species both sediment samples were contaminated with microplastics. results show that H. contains more microplastics than pardalis. In terms shape colour, fibres most common form MPs (>99%), black being predominant colour. highest lowest amount as gut (52±26 pieces/individual 31±14 paradis), coelomic fluid (18±10 26±15 respiratory tree (22±11 14±9 paradis tentacles (13±8 10±5 respectively. Determination pollution these cucumbers their surrounding environment is very important importance organisms ecosystems. biological impacts on other can eventually affect humans Therefore, paper advocates for development policies monitor reduce

Language: Английский

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Microplastic Distribution and Composition in Various Ecosystems of the Marmara Region: Current Gaps and Research Needs

Marine Science and Technology Bulletin, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(1), P. 56 - 69

Published: March 29, 2025

Microplastics are ubiquitous worldwide and increasingly recognized as a significant environmental problem. In Türkiye, research on microplastics has expanded over the years, providing valuable insights into issue. However, studies focusing different ecosystems still limited critical knowledge gaps have not been filled. The aim of this study, therefore, is to compare composition in five ecosystems—marine water, freshwater, marine sediment, freshwater sediment soil—across Istanbul Marmara region, while also identifying similarities potential sources pollution. Furthermore, study emphasizes need for more comprehensive microplastic pollution its prevention within region. For purpose, total 26 were reviewed, which 312 samples collected from 304 stations, 222 located Istanbul. These stations categorized by ecosystem type predominant microplastics. Results revealed that there lack surface waters soil at various locations While region primarily focused water Sea Marmara, lentic lotic systems, sediments soils insufficient. results show anthropogenic factors, including currents direction, meteorological conditions, maritime traffic, human industrial activities, proximity residential areas wastewater treatment plants, atmospheric transport influence concentration addition, seasonal annual variations effect station depth accumulation observed. Given that, analyzed represent only small fraction region’s ecosystems, underlines urgent further address existing gaps. hinders effective management plastic litter To enable meaningful comparisons both local international scales, adapting standardized methodologies essential.

Language: Английский

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When it comes to microplastic pollution, is the aquaculture industry a victim or perpetrator?

Annals of Animal Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 8, 2025

Abstract It is known that aquatic environments become the ultimate sink of emerging contaminants, namely microplastics (MPs). This review focused on exploring current situation microplastic presence in aquaculture facilities and animals together with potential sources. A total 90 peer-reviewed publications available Web Science were considered systematic review. Results revealed important role anthropogenic influences near internal factors (such as infrastructure, feed, animal behavior etc). Literature results showed significant variation abundance depend taxa; however,, no was observed depending natural feeding preference or habitat species. Obtained data proved widespread form a intake pathway for humans. condition trigger accumulation human body might cause decrease immune system local particle toxicity. Therefore, necessary legislations should be implemented to sustain economic growth industry while reducing concerns regarding consumption products.

Language: Английский

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