Microplastics in the bogue, Boops boops: A snapshot of the past from the southern Tyrrhenian Sea

Bottari, Teresa; Mancuso, Monique; Pedà, Cristina; Domenico, Francesca De; Laface, Federica; Schirinzi, Gabriella F.; Battaglia, Pietro; Consoli, Pierpaolo; Spanò, Nunziacarla; Greco, Silvestro; Romeo, Teresa

doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127669

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“…To avoid airborne contamination during laboratory analysis, workspaces and tools were rigorously cleaned from any particle contamination, following succeeding protocol 63 , the samples were processed in a room with restricted access, to prevent any accidental external contamination, and all the operations were performed under a microbiological hood. All materials used for the dissection, the extraction and analysis steps were thoroughly cleaned with ethanol and filtered deionized water.…”

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Anthropogenic microparticles in the emerald rockcod Trematomus bernacchii (Nototheniidae) from the Antarctic

Bottari

Nibali

Branca

et al. 2022

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Anthropogenic microparticles (AMs) were found for the first time in specimens of Trematomus bernacchii collected in 1998 in the Ross Sea (Antarctica) and stored in the Antarctic Environmental Specimen Bank. Most of the identified AMs were fibers of natural and synthetic origin. The natural AMs were cellulosic, the synthetic ones were polyester, polypropylene, polypropylene/polyester, and cellulose acetate. The presence of dyes in the natural AMs indicates their anthropogenic origin. Five industrial dyes were identified by Raman spectroscopy with Indigo occurring in most of them (55%). Our research not only adds further data to the ongoing knowledge of pollution levels in the Antarctic ecosystem, it provides an interesting snapshot of the past, highlighting that microplastics and anthropogenic fiber pollution had already entered the Antarctic marine food web at the end of the ‘90 s. These findings therefore establish the foundations for understand the changes in marine litter pollution over time.

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Anthropogenic microparticles in the emerald rockcod Trematomus bernacchii (Nototheniidae) from the Antarctic

Bottari

Nibali

Branca

et al. 2022

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“…The Italian coasts are characterized by a large presence of plastic debris on the seafloor at different depths, with accumulation zones reported in many different areas [29][30][31][32][33][34][35], as well as on the sea surface, within the water column [36], on beaches [37][38][39][40], and in costal ponds [41]. In the last decade, many studies on plastic ingestion by marine mammals [42], reptiles [43], teleost [44,45], elasmobranchs [46,47], shellfish [48], and crustaceans [49] along the coasts of Italy have been conducted.…”

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Impact of Plastic Pollution on Marine Biodiversity in Italy

Bottari,

Mghili,

Gunasekaran

et al. 2024

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Plastic litter is a global threat affecting all marine ecosystems. Utilizing digital media platforms like Google, Facebook, and Instagram we assessed the detrimental effects of marine plastic litter on the biodiversity of the Italian marine ecosystem. We noted that marine plastic litter had adverse consequences on marine reptiles, mammals, sea birds, fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, including endangered and vulnerable marine species. The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) was the most recorded species found entangled in plastic litter. Our investigation revealed that abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear are the primary contributors to the entanglement of numerous marine species. The current study represents a preliminary step towards establishing databases that document records of entanglement, which may be useful in adopting new conservation measures in the Mediterranean geographical subareas. Our results emphasize the critical need for collaborative efforts among all stakeholders and policymakers to effectively manage marine plastic litter.

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“…Due to their similarity to natural prey and small sizes, AMs can be rapidly ingested by a wide range of marine animals, including fish, invertebrates, mammals, sea turtles, and seabirds [29][30][31][32][33][34]. Several studies shown that ingested AMs can lead to movement restrictions, weight loss, decreased food intake, reproductive dysfunction, stress, increased mortality rates, growth deceleration, and accumulation in soft tissues of marine organisms [35][36][37][38][39][40].…”

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Anthropogenic Microparticles Abundance in Sandy Beach Sediments along the Tetouan Coast (Morocco Mediterranean)

Bouzekry,

Mghili,

Mancuso

et al. 2024

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Despite the widespread presence of anthropogenic microparticles (AMs) in beach sediments, research on their occurrence on Moroccan Mediterranean beaches is still limited. This study is the first report on AM pollution in four sandy beaches along the Tetouan coast (Morocco Mediterranean). The findings reveal an average AM concentration of 483.12 ± 157.04 AMs/kg of beach sediment. The most common AM types were fibers (75.54%) and fragments (24.06%). AMs were predominantly black, red, and blue, measuring between 0.1 and 1 mm. The evaluation of the anthropogenic microparticles pollution index (AMPI) and the coefficient of anthropogenic microparticles impact (CAMI) for the study area indicated a “very high abundance” of AMs and an “extreme” level of impact. The polymers identified in these areas included PS, PE, PP, and PET. Tourism, fishing, domestic activities, and poor solid waste management practices are the primary sources of AM pollution in this region. To protect Moroccan beaches, the implementation of a consistent plastic waste management strategy is recommended.

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Microplastics in the bogue, Boops boops: A snapshot of the past from the southern Tyrrhenian Sea

Cited by 24 publications

References 39 publications

Anthropogenic microparticles in the emerald rockcod Trematomus bernacchii (Nototheniidae) from the Antarctic

Anthropogenic microparticles in the emerald rockcod Trematomus bernacchii (Nototheniidae) from the Antarctic

Impact of Plastic Pollution on Marine Biodiversity in Italy

Anthropogenic Microparticles Abundance in Sandy Beach Sediments along the Tetouan Coast (Morocco Mediterranean)

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