Impacts vary according to the type and size of the plastics and can occur at different levels of biological organization in a wide variety of habitats. In this chapter, we reviewed and synthesized literature in order to describe the impact of litter on marine life in the Mediterranean sensitive...
However, there are limited data about the impacts of debris on marine species from which to draw conclusions about the population consequences of anthropogenic debris. To address this knowledge gap, information was elicited from experts on the ecological threat (both severity and specificity) of ...
One of the most alarming impacts of plastic pollution is its effect on marine life. Countless marine animals, such as turtles, seabirds, and fish, are becoming entangled in plastic debris or ingesting it, leading to injury and death. The sight of a sea turtle with a plastic straw stuck in...
Plastic waste contaminates all major ecosystems on the planet, with concern increasing about its potential impacts on wildlife and human health, as smaller and more widespread plastic particles are identified in both the natural (1–4) and built (5–7) environment. For decades, scientists have d...
There often are tiny bits of plastic in the fish and shellfish we eat. Scientists are racing to figure out what that means for our health.
Marine debris is listed among the major perceived threats to biodiversity, and is cause for particular concern due to its abundance, durability and persist... SC Gall,RC Thompson - 《Marine Pollution Bulletin》 被引量: 345发表: 2015年 Deleterious effects of litter on marine life In this review...
and hundreds of thousands of tonnes are estimated to end up in the oceans every year, most of it from lower and middle-income countries with less capacity to burn or recycle it. Ubiquitous plastic pollution has been linked to negative impacts on marine life, andthere are fears it m...
Plastics in the marine environment have become a major concern because of their persistence at sea, and adverse consequences to marine life and potentially human health. Implementing mitigation strategies requires an understanding and quantification of marine plastic sources, taking spatial and temporal var...
Marine life is particularly vulnerable to microplastic pollution. Plastic fragments have been detected in the digestive tracts of fish and other marine organisms, leading to concerns about the potential impact on their health and the wider ecosystem6. Studies have shown that microplastics can cause phy...
Plastic pollution is arguably one of the most challenging forms of contamination. It impacts terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems and the organisms