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Heavy metals concentration in zooplankton (copepods) in the western Bay of Bengal
Along the coastline, urbanisation and industrialization pose significant challenges to marine habitats and biodiversity. Most wastewater that reaches...
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Forecasting air pollutants using classification models: a case study in the Bay of Algeciras (Spain)
The main goal of this work is to obtain reliable predictions of pollutant concentrations related to maritime traffic (SO 2 , PM 10 , NO 2 , NO X , and NO) in...
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Characterization and seasonal distribution of microplastics in the nearshore sediments of the south-east coast of India, Bay of Bengal
In view of increasing Microplastics (MPs) contamination in the marine environment and dearth of baseline data, a study was conducted on the...
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Heavy metal and organic load in Haripur creek of Gopalpur along the Bay of Bengal, east coast of India
Accumulation of heavy metals in zooplanktons is used as an essential tool for the evaluation of health of an ecosystem. Such data are used to set...
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Estimate of nutrient sources and transport into Bohai Bay in China from a lower plain urban watershed using a SPARROW model
In the development of a land-sea coordination management strategy, it is necessary to analyze pollution sources and loads of pollutants entering the...
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What do we know about public acceptance of designating marine protected area? The case of Jaran Bay in South Korea
The South Korean Government is considering designating Jaran Bay, the habitat of the endangered marine species, Neophocaena asiaeorientalis , as a...
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Spatial Distribution and Congener Profiles of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers in Surface Sediment from Sanmen Bay and **amen Bay, Southeast China
Coastal areas are influenced by anthropogenic input of a variety of organic pollutants, among which polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) represent...
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Some Results of Air Pollution from Passenger Ferries in the Boka Kotorska Bay
Emission from passenger ships represents a threat especially for a population in the coastal area that is exposed to air pollution due to the port...
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Concentrations of Silver, Chrome, Manganese and Nickel in Two Stranded Whale Sharks (Rhincodon typus) from the Gulf of California
Concentrations of Ag, Cr, Mn and Ni were measured in tissues of two whale sharks ( Rhincodon typus ) stranded in La Paz Bay (LAP) and Punta Bufeo (PB),...
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Impact of wastewater treatment plant effluent discharge on the antibiotic resistome in downstream aquatic environments: a mini review
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a significant challenge in human health. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), acting as a link between...
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Assessment of toxic trace elements (Cd, Pb, As, and Co) in small, medium, and large individuals of Mytilus galloprovincialis and Perna perna mussel species along the Algerian coast
This research paper focused on the monitoring of marine sites using mussels, which are highly valuable organisms in assessing environmental health....
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The dynamics of red Noctiluca scintillans in the coastal aquaculture areas of Southeast China
Noctiluca scintillans (NS) adds an aesthetic appeal to many coastal areas because of their bioluminescence. An intense bloom of the red NS frequently...
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Application of magnesium and biosurfactant functionalized biochar composite in treating cyanobacteria in phosphorus and crude oil contaminated water
Various human activities have led to multiple contamination of natural water systems. The present study investigated the effect of a novel...
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A review of the methods of harvesting atmospheric moisture
Moisture is an inherent constituent of air present across the world. The relative humidity varies with the change in temperature and climate specific...
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Human Vulnerability in the Changing Environment of the Active Delta Region of India: Impacts in the Indian Sunderbans
Sunderbans lying in the active delta region of Lower Ganga plains is one of the most biologically protective and taxonomically diverse ecosystems of...
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Antioxidant Response in the Respiratory Tree of Sea Cucumber Apostichopus Japonicas Following Acute Exposure to Merey Crude Oil
Sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicas is mainly cultured in coastal areas with a potential marine oil spill threat. However, information about the...
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Evaluation of sediment dredging in remediating toxic metal contamination — a systematic review
Toxic metal pollution is a leading environmental concern for aquatic systems globally, and remedial dredging has been widely employed to mitigate its...
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A global synthesis of the effectiveness and ecological impacts of management interventions for Spartina species
Invasions by Spartina species pose serious threats to global coastal ecosystems. Although many studies have examined the effectiveness and ecological...
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Spatial prediction of soil contamination based on machine learning: a review
Soil pollution levels can be quantified via sampling and experimental analysis; however, sampling is performed at discrete points with long distances...
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Transport Pathways
This chapter presents information on how plastic pollutants are transported in and by the lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere to...