Microplastic ingestion by Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) in the North and central Moroccan Atlantic coast between Larache (35°30′N) and Boujdour (26°30′N)

Ecology, Anatomy, Reproduction, and Diet of the Atlantic Horse Mackerel, Trachurus trachurus: A Comprehensive Review

“…Moreover, habitat degradation can result from the destruction or alteration of the coastal and marine ecosystems that provide shelter, food, and nursery grounds for this species, such as seagrass beds, coral reefs, and mangroves (Rogers et al, 2019). Pollution can also harm the health and quality of this species, by exposing it to contaminants, such as heavy metals, pesticides, plastics, and oil spills, which can accumulate in its tissues and affect its growth, reproduction, and survival (Köker et al, 2021;Maaghloud et al, 2021).…”

Unregulated sales of fishing nets: consequences and possible solutions in Brazil

“…After being abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded, the nets become sources of pollution in the ecosystems concerned (Azevedo- Santos et al 2022). Ingestion of polyamide is a concern regarding both marine and freshwater fish (e.g., Zhu et al 2019, Maaghloud et al 2021, including those in Brazil (Pegado et al 2018, Andrade et al 2019, Neto et al 2020.…”

“…After being abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded, the nets become sources of pollution in the ecosystems concerned (Azevedo- Santos et al 2022). Ingestion of polyamide is a concern regarding both marine and freshwater fish (e.g., Zhu et al 2019, Maaghloud et al 2021, including those in Brazil (Pegado et al 2018, Andrade et al 2019, Neto et al 2020. Fishing may represent a major source of the polyamide and other harmful compounds ingested by fish and other aquatic animals, including reptiles and large mammals (Table 1).…”