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View article: Artificial Sweeteners in Aquatic Ecosystems: Occurrence, Sources and Effects
Artificial Sweeteners in Aquatic Ecosystems: Occurrence, Sources and Effects Open
The growing consumption of synthetically manufactured sugar substitutes, coupled with the lack of adequate national and international regulations, has led to the presence of various compounds, in different environmental matrices. Within th…
View article: Artificial Sweeteners in Aquatic Ecosystems: Occurrence, Sources and Effects
Artificial Sweeteners in Aquatic Ecosystems: Occurrence, Sources and Effects Open
The growing consumption of synthetically manufactured sugar substitutes, coupled with the lack of adequate national and international regulations, has led to the presence of various compounds, in different environmental matrices. Within th…
View article: Assessment of Organic Pollutants Desorbed from Plastic Litter Items Stranded on Cadiz Beaches (SW Spain)
Assessment of Organic Pollutants Desorbed from Plastic Litter Items Stranded on Cadiz Beaches (SW Spain) Open
This paper constitutes a preliminary study that evaluates the organic pollutants desorbed from “fresh” plastic litter, i.e., recently stranded items, on three beaches in Cadiz (SW Spain): Bajo de Guia, La Jara, and La Puntilla. Beach litte…
View article: The Seasonal and Cross-Shore Distribution of Beach Litter Along Four Sites on the Northern Adriatic Coast (Ferrara, Italy)
The Seasonal and Cross-Shore Distribution of Beach Litter Along Four Sites on the Northern Adriatic Coast (Ferrara, Italy) Open
This study investigated the presence and distribution of macrolitter along four beach sites on the Ferrara coast, North-eastern Italy. At each site, monitoring campaigns were conducted from summer 2023 to summer 2024 to assess seasonal and…
View article: Selective decoupling in multi-level quantum systems by the SU(2) sign anomaly
Selective decoupling in multi-level quantum systems by the SU(2) sign anomaly Open
We investigate dynamical decoupling operated by $2π$-pulses in a two-level subspaces of a multilevel system showing that it may leads to selective decoupling. This provides a flexible strategy for decoupling transitions in a quantum networ…
View article: Unveiling coastal pollution: A multi-technology approach to micro and macro litter assessment for the environmental characterization of beaches
Unveiling coastal pollution: A multi-technology approach to micro and macro litter assessment for the environmental characterization of beaches Open
Plastic pollution is a significant environmental issue impacting the Mediterranean basin. Plastic debris, ranging from micro- to macro-plastics, is widespread in various marine environments, particularly along the coast. This study propose…
View article: Coastal Health of the Moroccan Mediterranean Coast: An Ecosystem Perspective for Coastal Management
Coastal Health of the Moroccan Mediterranean Coast: An Ecosystem Perspective for Coastal Management Open
Coastal health assessment and diagnosis are important tools for decision-making and coastal management. In this paper, the concept of ecosystem health, which uses medical terminology to define the state of coastal health, was applied to ex…
View article: Addressing Increased Temperatures in Cities: Determination of Pedestrian Routes with Thermal Comfort in Barranquilla, Colombia
Addressing Increased Temperatures in Cities: Determination of Pedestrian Routes with Thermal Comfort in Barranquilla, Colombia Open
Thermal stress due to high temperatures has different negative effects on citizens as it generates a decrease in physical capacity and causes cardiovascular and respiratory alterations, which is especially true for pedestrians. In this pap…
View article: Presence, Spatial Distribution, and Characteristics of Microplastics in Beach Sediments Along the Northwestern Moroccan Mediterranean Coast
Presence, Spatial Distribution, and Characteristics of Microplastics in Beach Sediments Along the Northwestern Moroccan Mediterranean Coast Open
Microplastics (MPs) (<5 mm) are recognized as an emerging global problem in all oceans and coastlines around the world. This paper provided the quantification and characteristics of microplastics found on fourteen beaches along the northwe…
View article: Cost-effective approaches for microplastic pellets characterization using a machine learning tool
Cost-effective approaches for microplastic pellets characterization using a machine learning tool Open
View article: A multi component approach to predict erosion susceptibility of rocky coasts: marine, terrestrial and climatic forcing—an application in Southern Italy
A multi component approach to predict erosion susceptibility of rocky coasts: marine, terrestrial and climatic forcing—an application in Southern Italy Open
Rocky coasts are the most common type of coastal environment and are presently experiencing significant erosion as a consequence of accelerated sea-level rise and increase in coastal storms. This type of coastline, like all coastal environ…
View article: Textural, Mineralogical and Chromatic Characterisation of the Beach Sediments of Cuba: Management Implications
Textural, Mineralogical and Chromatic Characterisation of the Beach Sediments of Cuba: Management Implications Open
Although it is practically impossible to find locations without a massive flux of tourists, few beach destinations present a great attraction due to their privileged natural characteristics. This is often the case for sites that show splen…
View article: The Effects of Anthropic Structures on Coastline Morphology: A Case Study from the Málaga Coast (Spain)
The Effects of Anthropic Structures on Coastline Morphology: A Case Study from the Málaga Coast (Spain) Open
The Málaga coast, in the south of Spain, is a densely populated tourist destination where ports, marinas and coastal protection structures of various typologies (e.g., groins, breakwaters, revetments) and shapes (e.g., “Y”, “L”, etc., shap…
View article: Fresh Versus Beach Users’ Deposited Litter in El Puerto De Santa Maria (Cádiz, SW Spain)
Fresh Versus Beach Users’ Deposited Litter in El Puerto De Santa Maria (Cádiz, SW Spain) Open
This study is based on a 10-day survey carried out at seven beaches in March 2023 in El Puerto de Santa María municipality (SW Spain). An amount of 5592 items were collected, with a combined weight of 26 kg. Fresh litter, which refers to l…
View article: Coastal Sceneries of Albania, An Emerging 3S Destination: Analysis of Physical Characteristics and Human Activity Impacts
Coastal Sceneries of Albania, An Emerging 3S Destination: Analysis of Physical Characteristics and Human Activity Impacts Open
The increase in tourism economic benefits is the most common purpose along the Mediterranean coastal regions but, very often, conflicts of interest arise between short-term benefits and long-term conservation goals. This is particularly th…
View article: Microplastic pollution from pellet spillage: Analysis of the Toconao ship accident along the Spanish and Portuguese coasts
Microplastic pollution from pellet spillage: Analysis of the Toconao ship accident along the Spanish and Portuguese coasts Open
In December 2023, 25 tons of pellets were lost by the Toconao ship in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean in front of the Portuguese coast. In this work, a coastal stretch of 633 km in Asturias and Galicia (Spain) and Northern Portugal was invest…
View article: Beaches’ Expulsion from Paradise: From a Natural to an Artificial Littoral in Tuscany (Italy)
Beaches’ Expulsion from Paradise: From a Natural to an Artificial Littoral in Tuscany (Italy) Open
This study investigated the shoreline evolution of the Tuscany coast (Italy) from 1878–1883 to 2019. The 205 km sandy coastline, divided into 821 sectors, each one 250 m long, was analyzed to understand how human activities have altered th…
View article: Natural and Human Impacts on Coastal Areas
Natural and Human Impacts on Coastal Areas Open
Coasts are the most densely populated regions in the world and are vulnerable to different natural and human factors, e.g., sea-level rise, coastal accretion and erosion processes, the intensification of sea storms and hurricanes, the pres…
View article: Beaches Expulsion from Paradise: From a Natural to an Artificial Littoral in Tuscany (Italy)
Beaches Expulsion from Paradise: From a Natural to an Artificial Littoral in Tuscany (Italy) Open
This study investigates the shoreline evolution of the Tuscany coast (Italy) from 1878−83 to 2019. The 205 km sandy coastline, divided into 821 sectors each one 250 meters long, was analyzed to understand how human activities have al…
View article: Distribution and Composition of Beach Litter along the Ionian Coastline of Albania
Distribution and Composition of Beach Litter along the Ionian Coastline of Albania Open
This paper deals with beach litter presence on the Ionian coast of Albania, i.e., at Vlora Bay and the Albanian Riviera, which is the most famous coastal tourist destination in the country. Along 16 beaches surveyed in November–December 20…
View article: Evolution of the Beach–Dune Systems in Mediterranean Andalusia (Spain) Using Two Different Proxies
Evolution of the Beach–Dune Systems in Mediterranean Andalusia (Spain) Using Two Different Proxies Open
Coastal environments are complex systems that are influenced by a combination of natural processes and human activities. Scientific interest in the effects of coastal erosion/accretion and climatic change-related processes has greatly incr…
View article: Evolution of the Beach-Dune Systems in Mediterranean Andalusia (Spain) Using Two Different Proxies
Evolution of the Beach-Dune Systems in Mediterranean Andalusia (Spain) Using Two Different Proxies Open
Coastal environments are complex systems that are influenced by a combination of natural processes and human activities. Scientific interest in the effects of coastal erosion/accretion and climatic change-related processes greatly increase…
View article: The Coastal Scenery of São Miguel Island, Azores Archipelago: Implications for Coastal Management
The Coastal Scenery of São Miguel Island, Azores Archipelago: Implications for Coastal Management Open
In this study, coastal scenic beauty was assessed at 29 sites at São Miguel, which is one of the Azores Islands, i.e., a group of remote volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. The assessment was based on in situ observations and the…
View article: An innovative SAM-ViT based tool for the automatic detection of litter items on sandy beaches
An innovative SAM-ViT based tool for the automatic detection of litter items on sandy beaches Open
Machine learning (ML) techniques in the field of Computer Vision turned out to be well-performing tools for the automatic detection of beach litter (BL) items on high resolution UAVs images. This study was carried out in the frame of the R…
View article: Analysis of the interactions between coastal morphodynamic processes and Beach Litter distribution.&#160;
Analysis of the interactions between coastal morphodynamic processes and Beach Litter distribution.  Open
Beach litter (BL) poses a constant threat to coastal areas and related ecosystems. Standard monitoring techniques used so far for the identification and classification of BL items consist of in situ visual surveys, which are time-consuming…
View article: Analysis of Mercury in Aquifers in Gold Mining Areas in the Ecuadorian Amazon and Its Associated Risk for Human Health
Analysis of Mercury in Aquifers in Gold Mining Areas in the Ecuadorian Amazon and Its Associated Risk for Human Health Open
Gold mining activity is a source of supply in many areas of the world, and especially in developing countries, it is practiced illegally and by applying unsafe techniques. Particularly in Ecuador, artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASG…
View article: Abundance and distribution of microplastics on sandy beaches of the eastern Moroccan Mediterranean coast
Abundance and distribution of microplastics on sandy beaches of the eastern Moroccan Mediterranean coast Open
Microplastics (MPs) were investigated at 19 sandy beaches along the eastern Mediterranean Moroccan coast. Sediment samples (5 mm-63 μm) were analyzed to identify MPs abundance, size, shape, color and nature. MPs concentration ranged from 4…
View article: A First Attempt to Describe the Real-Time Behavior and Fate of Marine Litter Items in the Nearshore and Foreshore under Low Energetic Marine Conditions
A First Attempt to Describe the Real-Time Behavior and Fate of Marine Litter Items in the Nearshore and Foreshore under Low Energetic Marine Conditions Open
A field assessment was carried out in May 2023 in a natural protected area in South Italy to investigate the real-time behavior and fate of common marine litter items at different depths at the nearshore and foreshore under low energetic c…
View article: Spatial and Temporal Deposition Rate of Beach Litter in Cadiz Bay (Southwest Spain)
Spatial and Temporal Deposition Rate of Beach Litter in Cadiz Bay (Southwest Spain) Open
This study explores the spatial and temporal distribution of beach litter accumulation rates at seven sites in Cadiz Bay, Southwest Spain, during October 2022 (i.e., autumn) and March 2023 (i.e., spring). Beach litter was collected during …
View article: Beach Litter Variability According to the Number of Visitors in Cádiz Beaches, SW Spain
Beach Litter Variability According to the Number of Visitors in Cádiz Beaches, SW Spain Open
The amount and composition of litter was evaluated during May and June 2021 at two urban beaches, i.e., La Victoria and La Cortadura, in Cádiz, SW Spain. Surveys were carried out daily in the morning and in the evening during the weekends …