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View article: Combined Climate and Chemical Stressors: How Spatial Variability Shapes the Response of Ficopomatus enigmaticus (Fauvel, 1923) to Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) and Heatwaves, and What It Means for Ecotoxicology
Combined Climate and Chemical Stressors: How Spatial Variability Shapes the Response of Ficopomatus enigmaticus (Fauvel, 1923) to Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) and Heatwaves, and What It Means for Ecotoxicology Open
Ficopomatus enigmaticus, a reef-forming serpulid, has emerged as a promising candidate for biomonitoring and ecotoxicology studies. Recent research has focused on adult stress responses, highlighting the need to understand population-speci…
View article: Can nuisance species profit from new materials for marine artificial structures? A pilot study on settlement of Chrysaora hysoscella on biochar-based concrete
Can nuisance species profit from new materials for marine artificial structures? A pilot study on settlement of Chrysaora hysoscella on biochar-based concrete Open
Growing ocean-based human activities are causing the expansion of concrete structures in the marine environment, stressing the need for new solutions to minimize their ecological impact and carbon footprint. A promising approach in this pe…
View article: Biochar-based concrete as biocompatible building material for marine artificial structures
Biochar-based concrete as biocompatible building material for marine artificial structures Open
The growing exploitation of marine space for human activities is leading to the proliferation of artificial structures in coastal and offshore areas. Hence, improving building materials to minimize the impact of their introduction in the m…
View article: Quantifying anthropogenic microparticle contamination in cave sediments: spatial heterogeneity matters
Quantifying anthropogenic microparticle contamination in cave sediments: spatial heterogeneity matters Open
Anthropogenic microparticle pollution is a pervasive phenomenon affecting even remote environments, such as natural caves. Despite potential impacts on these fragile and valuable underground ecosystems, data on microparticle concentration …
View article: Monitoring the Status of Mesophotic Biogenic Reefs in the Northern Adriatic Sea: Comparing a Biotic Index and Multivariate Community Patterns
Monitoring the Status of Mesophotic Biogenic Reefs in the Northern Adriatic Sea: Comparing a Biotic Index and Multivariate Community Patterns Open
Coralligenous bioconstructions are priority habitats crucial for the protection of Mediterranean marine biodiversity. Among these bioconstructions, the mesophotic biogenic reefs of the northern Adriatic are of particular concern due to the…
View article: Eco-Friendly Detergent Based on Exhausted Edible Vegetable Oils: Impact on Marine and Freshwater Environments, a Case Study Focusing on SARS-CoV-2
Eco-Friendly Detergent Based on Exhausted Edible Vegetable Oils: Impact on Marine and Freshwater Environments, a Case Study Focusing on SARS-CoV-2 Open
On 30 January 2020, the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern due to the rapid spread among humans, on a global scale, of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Although internationa…
View article: Lost in the Dark: Current Evidence and Knowledge Gaps About Microplastic Pollution in Natural Caves
Lost in the Dark: Current Evidence and Knowledge Gaps About Microplastic Pollution in Natural Caves Open
In this study, a systematic review of the scientific literature was carried out to summarize the emerging evidence on microplastic pollution in natural caves. After the screening of 655 papers on the topic from a combined search on the Web…
View article: The application of the Weight-Of-Evidence approach for an integrated ecological risk assessment of marine protected sites
The application of the Weight-Of-Evidence approach for an integrated ecological risk assessment of marine protected sites Open
The effective management of marine ecosystems in the face of growing anthropogenic pressures requires the integration of data from different ecological components. Holistic approaches to evaluate the ecological status of marine ecosystems …
View article: The First Evidence of the Water Bioremediation Potential of Ficopomatus enigmaticus (Fauvel 1923): From Threat to Resource?
The First Evidence of the Water Bioremediation Potential of Ficopomatus enigmaticus (Fauvel 1923): From Threat to Resource? Open
Each year, a staggering 700,000 tons of synthetic dyes are manufactured globally, leading to the release of dye-laden wastewater into aquatic systems. These synthetic dyes resist biodegradation, endangering human and environmental health. …
View article: Understanding Marine Biodegradation of Bio-Based Oligoesters and Plasticizers
Understanding Marine Biodegradation of Bio-Based Oligoesters and Plasticizers Open
The study reports the enzymatic synthesis of bio-based oligoesters and chemo-enzymatic processes for obtaining epoxidized bioplasticizers and biolubricants starting from cardoon seed oil. All of the molecules had MW below 1000 g mol−1 and …
View article: Understanding Marine Biodegradation of Bio-Based Oligoesters and Plasticizers
Understanding Marine Biodegradation of Bio-Based Oligoesters and Plasticizers Open
The study reports the enzymatic synthesis of bio-based oligoesters and chemo-enzymatic processes for obtaining epoxidized bioplasticizers and biolubricants starting from cardoon seed oil. All of the molecules had MW below 1000 g mol1 and …
View article: Ecotoxicological Assessment of “Glitter” Leachates in Aquatic Ecosystems: An Integrated Approach
Ecotoxicological Assessment of “Glitter” Leachates in Aquatic Ecosystems: An Integrated Approach Open
The most worrisome fraction within plastic pollution is that of microplastics (MP). A category of MP almost completely ignored is that of glitter. The objective of this study is to test the toxicity of nine types of glitter leachate (3 soa…
View article: Journey into the Local Market in Search of “Glitter” Microparticles: Mini Product Investigation and Relative Chemical-Physical Characterization
Journey into the Local Market in Search of “Glitter” Microparticles: Mini Product Investigation and Relative Chemical-Physical Characterization Open
There is one type of primary microplastic, glitter, which has not received the same attention as microbeads. The general thought associates the use of glitter with extraordinary and rare events, in reality, its presence in everyday life is…
View article: Intra-Laboratory Calibration Exercise for Quantification of Microplastic Particles in Fine-Grained Sediment Samples: Special Focus on the Influence of User Experience
Intra-Laboratory Calibration Exercise for Quantification of Microplastic Particles in Fine-Grained Sediment Samples: Special Focus on the Influence of User Experience Open
An intra-laboratory calibration to quantify microplastic in fine-grained marine sediments was performed with two objectives: (a) to determine the recovery rate of self-produced microplastics characterized by a size ranging from 220 µm to 5…
View article: Microplastics’ Occurrence in Edible Fish Species (Mullus barbatus and M. surmuletus) from an Italian Marine Protected Area
Microplastics’ Occurrence in Edible Fish Species (Mullus barbatus and M. surmuletus) from an Italian Marine Protected Area Open
This study reports on the presence of microplastics in the gastrointestinal tracts and livers of demersal fish (the mullet, Mullus spp.) from a Marine Protected Area (Porto Cesareo) along the Ionian Sea coast (Apulia, Southern Italy). The …
View article: Lethal and Sublethal Responses of Hydropsyche pellucidula (Insecta, Trichoptera) to Commercial Polypropylene Microplastics after Different Preconditioning Treatments
Lethal and Sublethal Responses of Hydropsyche pellucidula (Insecta, Trichoptera) to Commercial Polypropylene Microplastics after Different Preconditioning Treatments Open
Microplastics (MPs) pose biological and chemical hazards in aquatic and terrestrial food webs across the globe. Research on microplastic contamination has long focused on marine ecosystems, whereas the toxicological impact on freshwater or…
View article: Use of Sediqualsoft® to Determine the Toxicity of Cigarette Butts to Marine Species: A Weather Simulation Test
Use of Sediqualsoft® to Determine the Toxicity of Cigarette Butts to Marine Species: A Weather Simulation Test Open
Cigarette butts (CBs) are among the dominant constituents of marine and beach litter. Few studies have been conducted, and the environmental effects of CBs on marine species are still poorly understood. This study aims to evaluate the ecot…
View article: Impacts of Plastic-Made Packaging on Marine Key Species: Effects Following Water Acidification and Ecological Implications
Impacts of Plastic-Made Packaging on Marine Key Species: Effects Following Water Acidification and Ecological Implications Open
This study evaluates the impacts of 16 different leachates of plastic-made packaging on marine species of different trophic levels (bacteria, algae, echinoderms). Standard ecotoxicological endpoints (inhibition of bioluminescence, inhibiti…
View article: Short-term physiological and biometrical responses of Lepidium sativum seedlings exposed to PET-made microplastics and acid rain
Short-term physiological and biometrical responses of Lepidium sativum seedlings exposed to PET-made microplastics and acid rain Open
View article: Nanoplastics in the oceans: Theory, experimental evidence and real world
Nanoplastics in the oceans: Theory, experimental evidence and real world Open
View article: Exposure to pet-made microplastics: Particle size and pH effects on biomolecular responses in mussels
Exposure to pet-made microplastics: Particle size and pH effects on biomolecular responses in mussels Open
View article: PET microplastics toxicity on marine key species is influenced by pH, particle size and food variations
PET microplastics toxicity on marine key species is influenced by pH, particle size and food variations Open