Abundance and distribution of small microplastics (≤ 3 μm) in sediments and seaworms from the Southern Mediterranean coasts and characterisation of their potential harmful effects.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114634
Abstract: Microplastics (MPs) are an uncontrolled contaminant affecting marine ecosystems. Studying their undesirable effects has been an attractive field for scientists in recent years. This study is the first to investigate the uptake and distribution of… read more here.
Keywords: southern mediterranean; abundance; microplastics sediments; small microplastics ... See more keywords
Assessment of microplastic and trace element pollution in the southeastern Mediterranean coasts, Egypt, using shellfish Arca noae as a bioindicator.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113493
Abstract: The ubiquitous presence of microplastics (MPs) and trace elements in the marine environment is regarded as a global threat to marine organisms. The current study aims to assess MP levels and trace element (Cu, Zn,… read more here.
Keywords: southeastern mediterranean; mediterranean coasts; arca noae; shellfish arca ... See more keywords