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View article: Trace elements and POPs in baitfish from Madagascar: Implications for whale shark and human exposure
Trace elements and POPs in baitfish from Madagascar: Implications for whale shark and human exposure Open
The rapid increase of human activities is threatening the ocean biodiversity, with marine vertebrates, particularly elasmobranchs, facing higher extinction risks. Among them, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus), an endangered migratory filte…
View article: The Caprera Canyon (north–eastern Sardinia): A hotspot of cetacean diversity in the western Mediterranean Sea
The Caprera Canyon (north–eastern Sardinia): A hotspot of cetacean diversity in the western Mediterranean Sea Open
The Caprera Canyon, a submarine canyon system off Sardinia in the western Mediterranean, was thought to be an important cetacean habitat, though studies on the area remained limited. To address this knowledge gap, 216 boat–based surveys we…
View article: Knowledge drives conservation: Tackling the shark consumption issue in Italy – A case study
Knowledge drives conservation: Tackling the shark consumption issue in Italy – A case study Open
View article: Integrating traditional and innovative monitoring approaches to monitor the marine biodiversity in the Tyrrhenian Sea (Mediterranean sea)
Integrating traditional and innovative monitoring approaches to monitor the marine biodiversity in the Tyrrhenian Sea (Mediterranean sea) Open
The Mediterranean Sea, a global biodiversity hotspot, is increasingly threatened by anthropogenic pressures, leading to a decline in marine biodiversity and ecosystem services. In response, effective monitoring and conservation strategies,…
View article: Co-Staining Environmental Samples for Enhanced Microplastics Quantification
Co-Staining Environmental Samples for Enhanced Microplastics Quantification Open
View article: Lake Shore Restoration with Vallisneria spiralis in Lake Como (Northern Italy) to Improve Sustainability
Lake Shore Restoration with Vallisneria spiralis in Lake Como (Northern Italy) to Improve Sustainability Open
In the Anthropocene era, lake ecosystems are increasingly subjected to significant human-induced pressures, leading to declines in both biodiversity and habitat quality. However, restoration initiatives offer promising avenues for enhancin…
View article: <em>Vallisneria spiralis</em> Restoration: Sustainability of a Littoral Area of Lake Como (Northern Italy)
<em>Vallisneria spiralis</em> Restoration: Sustainability of a Littoral Area of Lake Como (Northern Italy) Open
In the Anthropocene era, lake ecosystems are facing significant human-related pressures, resulting in a decline in both biodiversity and habitat quality. Restoration initiatives can effectively enhance the resilience of freshwater environm…
View article: Evaluation of the Adriatic Sea pollution using mesozooplankton as an environmental indicator
Evaluation of the Adriatic Sea pollution using mesozooplankton as an environmental indicator Open
The Adriatic Sea is an enclosed basin threatened by marine pollution due to its hydrographic features and anthropogenic pressure. Although zooplankton has been worldwide regarded as an immediate warning signal of contamination, limited inf…
View article: Identifying priority sites for whale shark ship collision management globally
Identifying priority sites for whale shark ship collision management globally Open
View article: Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) detection through surface-sourced eDNA: A promising approach for monitoring deep-diving cetaceans
Cuvier's beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris) detection through surface-sourced eDNA: A promising approach for monitoring deep-diving cetaceans Open
View article: Freshwater Lacustrine Zooplankton and Microplastic: An Issue to Be Still Explored
Freshwater Lacustrine Zooplankton and Microplastic: An Issue to Be Still Explored Open
Lakes are essentially interlinked to humans as they provide water for drinking, agriculture, industrial and domestic purposes. The upsurge of plastic usage, its persistence, and potential detrimental effects on organisms cause impacts on t…
View article: Surface-sourced eDNA to track deep-diver cetaceans: the study case of Cuvier’s beaked whale (<i>Ziphius cavirostris</i>) at Caprera Canyon and surrounding areas (Western Mediterranean Sea)
Surface-sourced eDNA to track deep-diver cetaceans: the study case of Cuvier’s beaked whale (<i>Ziphius cavirostris</i>) at Caprera Canyon and surrounding areas (Western Mediterranean Sea) Open
Among cetaceans, the Cuvier’s beaked whale is considered an extreme diver, very challenging to be studied with standard monitoring methods due to its elusive behaviour and a preference for deep offshore waters. These limitations seem to be…
View article: Zooplankton as an indicator of the status of contamination of the Mediterranean Sea and temporal trends
Zooplankton as an indicator of the status of contamination of the Mediterranean Sea and temporal trends Open
Zooplankton has been intensively used as bioindicators of water pollution at global level, however, only few comprehensive studies have been conducted from the Mediterranean Sea and manly dated back to the 1970s. To redress the urgent need…
View article: Dataset of Contamination (2009–2022) Legacy Contaminants (PCB and DDT) in Zooplankton of Lake Maggiore (CIPAIS, International Commission for the Protection of Italian-Swiss Waters)
Dataset of Contamination (2009–2022) Legacy Contaminants (PCB and DDT) in Zooplankton of Lake Maggiore (CIPAIS, International Commission for the Protection of Italian-Swiss Waters) Open
In this paper, we describe a 13-year (2009–2022) dataset of legacy POP concentrations (DDTtot and sumPCB14 from 2016 isomers and congeners concentrations are also reported) in the planktonic crustaceans of Lake Maggiore (≥450 µm size fract…
View article: Annual Recurrence of the Critically Endangered Bowmouth Guitarfish (Rhina ancylostomus) in Djibouti Waters
Annual Recurrence of the Critically Endangered Bowmouth Guitarfish (Rhina ancylostomus) in Djibouti Waters Open
The bowmouth guitarfish (Rhina ancylostomus) is among the most endangered of marine vertebrates, and evidence of severe declines and localized extinctions has been reported. Yet its life history and ecology suffer from a lack of scientific…
View article: Long term contamination (2009-2022) dataset of DDTs and PCBs in zooplankton of Lake Maggiore (Italy)
Long term contamination (2009-2022) dataset of DDTs and PCBs in zooplankton of Lake Maggiore (Italy) Open
We reported a 13-year (2009-2022) dataset of legacy POPs (DDTtot and sumPCB14, from 2016 also isomers and congeners concentrations are reported) in the zooplankton of Lake Maggiore (≥450 µm size fraction). The data we…
View article: Long term contamination (2009-2022) dataset of DDTs and PCBs in zooplankton of Lake Maggiore (Italy)
Long term contamination (2009-2022) dataset of DDTs and PCBs in zooplankton of Lake Maggiore (Italy) Open
We reported a 13-year (2009-2022) dataset of legacy POPs (DDTtot and sumPCB14, from 2016 also isomers and congeners concentrations are reported) in the zooplankton of Lake Maggiore (≥450 µm size fraction). The data we…
View article: Author Correction: Playing “hide and seek” with the Mediterranean monk seal: a citizen science dataset reveals its distribution from molecular traces (eDNA)
Author Correction: Playing “hide and seek” with the Mediterranean monk seal: a citizen science dataset reveals its distribution from molecular traces (eDNA) Open
View article: Playing “hide and seek” with the Mediterranean monk seal: a citizen science dataset reveals its distribution from molecular traces (eDNA)
Playing “hide and seek” with the Mediterranean monk seal: a citizen science dataset reveals its distribution from molecular traces (eDNA) Open
View article: Assessing sources and fractions of metals associated with environmental plastics: a case study in Lake Como (Italy)
Assessing sources and fractions of metals associated with environmental plastics: a case study in Lake Como (Italy) Open
We applied a multi-tiered analytical approach to assess the sources of metals in environmental plastic samples. This approach permits evaluation of the impact of plastic pollution on metal bioavailability.
View article: Physicochemical and biological ageing processes of (micro)plastics in the environment: a multi-tiered study on polyethylene
Physicochemical and biological ageing processes of (micro)plastics in the environment: a multi-tiered study on polyethylene Open
Pollution by plastic and microplastic impacts the environment globally. Knowledge on the ageing mechanisms of plastics in natural settings is needed to understand their environmental fate and their reactivity in the ecosystems. Accordingly…
View article: What Are Lake Beaches Made of? An Assessment of Plastic Beach Litter on the Shores of Como Bay (Italy)
What Are Lake Beaches Made of? An Assessment of Plastic Beach Litter on the Shores of Como Bay (Italy) Open
Plastic waste dispersion is a well-recognized environmental threat, despite continuous efforts towards improving waste disposal management over the last few decades. Plastic litter is known to strongly impact upon water bodies and shorelin…
View article: Physicochemical and biological ageing processes of (micro)plastics in the environment: a multi-tiered study on polyethylene
Physicochemical and biological ageing processes of (micro)plastics in the environment: a multi-tiered study on polyethylene Open
Pollution by plastic and microplastic impacts the environment globally. Knowledge on the ageing mechanisms of plastics in natural settings is needed to understand their environmental fate and interaction with biota. The study of physicoche…
View article: Zooplankton Repository of Pops: A 10-Year Study of Ddttot and Pcbtot in the Large Deep Subalpine Lake Maggiore
Zooplankton Repository of Pops: A 10-Year Study of Ddttot and Pcbtot in the Large Deep Subalpine Lake Maggiore Open
View article: Data‐mining social media platforms highlights conservation action for the Mediterranean Critically Endangered blue shark <scp><i>Prionace glauca</i></scp>
Data‐mining social media platforms highlights conservation action for the Mediterranean Critically Endangered blue shark <span><i>Prionace glauca</i></span> Open
The Mediterranean Sea represents an area of elevated risk of extinction for sharks, where data deficiency is a pervasive problem. To compensate for such a paucity of information, this study investigated the use of social media content as a…
View article: First documented record of the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) from Djibouti waters
First documented record of the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) from Djibouti waters Open
View article: High-throughput, Multi-batch System for the Efficient Microwave Digestion of Biological Samples
High-throughput, Multi-batch System for the Efficient Microwave Digestion of Biological Samples Open
View article: Ecological factors affecting the whale shark occurrence in Djibouti and presence of contaminants in the trophic web
Ecological factors affecting the whale shark occurrence in Djibouti and presence of contaminants in the trophic web Open
Djibouti is an important site where the whale shark (Rhincodon typus Smith 1828) regularly aggregates. Sharks gathering off the Djibouti coast are mostly juvenile males and target dense concentrations of zooplankton. However, only few stud…