Seafloor litter along the Italian coastal zone: An integrated approach to identify sources of marine litter.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2021.01.034
Abstract: A heterogeneous amount of waste of different origins is continuously generated along Italian coasts in the Mediterranean Sea. In this paper, using information regarding the quantities and the different types of marine litter based on… read more here.
Keywords: along italian; litter; waste; sources marine ... See more keywords
Genetic characterization, age and reproductive status of dwarf sperm whales (Kogia sima) stranded along the Italian coastlines
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DOI: 10.12681/mms.35701
Abstract: The knowledge of the life history traits of cetaceans, especially in the case of species that are difficult to observe in the wild, often benefits from the study of stranded individuals. The dwarf sperm whale… read more here.
Keywords: age; history; reproductive status; along italian ... See more keywords
Parasitological and pathological findings in fin whales Balaenoptera physalus stranded along Italian coastlines.
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DOI: 10.3354/dao03327
Abstract: Mediterranean fin whales Balaenoptera physalus face many threats to their conservation, including both anthropogenic and natural issues. There are few records of the parasitic fauna of this species in this geographical area. To partially fill… read more here.
Keywords: whales balaenoptera; stranded along; balaenoptera physalus; fin whales ... See more keywords
Potential SARS-CoV-2 Susceptibility of Cetaceans Stranded along the Italian Coastline
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11101096
Abstract: Due to marine mammals’ demonstrated susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2, based upon the homology level of their angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) viral receptor with the human one, alongside the global SARS-CoV-2 occurrence and fecal contamination of the… read more here.
Keywords: along italian; stranded along; cov susceptibility; cetaceans stranded ... See more keywords
Pathogen Prevalence in Cetaceans Stranded along the Italian Coastline between 2015 and 2020
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens13090762
Abstract: The monitoring of stranded marine mammals represents a strategic method to assess their health, conservation status, and ecological role in the marine ecosystem. Networks worldwide track stranding events for the passive monitoring of mortality patterns,… read more here.
Keywords: coastline 2015; 2015 2020; along italian; italian coastline ... See more keywords