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Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health of Ilhas Selvagens, Portugal [PDF]

, 2016
In September 2015, National Geographic's Pristine Seas project, in conjunction with the Instituto Universitário-Portugal, The Waitt Institute, the University of Western Australia, and partners conducted a comprehensive assessment of the rarely surveyed ...
A. Estep, Alan M. Friedlander, C. Thompson, E. J. Gonçalves, Enric Ballesteros, Enric Sala, J. J. Meeuwig, M. Shepard, P. Rose, S. Clemente   +9 more
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Gulf Estuarine Research Society 2014 Meeting [PDF]

, 2014
Table of Contents: Thank You to Our Sponsors! (p. 3) -- About the Gulf Estuarine Research Society (p. 4) -- Student Travel Award winners (p. 5) -- Abbreviated Schedule (p. 7) -- 2014 Plenary Speaker – Dr. Michael Osland (p.
University of Texas Marine Science Institute
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Protocol for the removal of polyvinyl chloride microplastics from water using activated jute stick charcoal

STAR Protocols
Summary: We present a protocol to remove polyvinyl chloride-based microplastics (MPs) from aquatic environments using jute stick activated charcoal (JSAC) as an adsorbent.
Nur Alom, Tapati Roy, Tanny Sarkar, Md Rasel, Md Sanwar Hossain, Mamun Jamal   +5 more
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Measures to Reduce the Discharge of tire Wear into the Environment

Microplastics
The environmental impact of tire wear emissions has become increasingly apparent, and efforts to reduce their impact on the environment are on the rise. To minimise the generation of tire wear, it is essential to consider the influencing factors. However,
Johannes Wolfgang Neupert, Daniel Venghaus, Matthias Barjenbruch   +2 more
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Removal of microplastics from aqueous media using activated jute stick charcoal

Heliyon
Microplastics (MPs), which are repositories of various pollutants, have significant effects on the people and the environment. Therefore, there is an urgent need for efficient and eco-friendly techniques to eliminate microplastics from water-based ...
Nur Alom, Tapati Roy, Tanny Sarkar, Md Rasel, Md Sanwar Hossain, Mamun Jamal   +5 more
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Earthworm (Eisenia andrei)-Mediated Degradation of Commercial Compostable Bags and Potential Toxic Effects

Microplastics
The availability of compostable plastic bags has increased greatly in the past few years, as it is perceived that this type of bags will be degraded after disposal.
Luís André Mendes, Ricardo Beiras, Jorge Domínguez   +2 more
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Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health of the Aldabra Group, Southern Seychelles: Scientific Report to the Government of Seychelles. [PDF]

, 2015
National Geographic's Pristine Seas project, in collaboration with the government of the Seychelles, the Island Conservation Society (ICS), the Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF), and the Waitt Foundation, conducted an expedition to explore the poorly ...
Alan M. Friedlander, B. Henning, E.K. Brown, Enric Ballesteros, Enric Sala, J. Beets, J.M. Fay, P. Haupt, P. Rose   +8 more
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Impact of Microplastics on Soil Health: Soil-Water Retention, Shrinkage and Holding Properties [PDF]

, 2020
While microplastics in the ocean have been heavily studied, their impact on soils have not. Current research suggests microplastics are just as prevalent in freshwater and land as in the ocean and should be considered a pollutant due to the potential ...
Pressler, Lindsey Eliese
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Recent Progress in Intestinal Toxicity of Microplastics and Nanoplastics: Systematic Review of Preclinical Evidence

Microplastics
The tremendous plastic production and poor post-use management are current and future sources of environmental and human contamination due to their degradation products: microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPLs).
Madjid Djouina, Suzie Loison, Mathilde Body-Malapel   +2 more
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Pollution in the open oceans: 2009-2013 [PDF]

, 2016
This review of pollution in the open oceans updates a report on this topic prepared by GESAMP five years previously (Reports and Studies No. 79, GESAMP, 2009).
Angelidis, M., Baker, Alexander, Bakker, Dorothee C. E., Boelens, R., Bowmer, T., Hedgecock, I., Kershaw, Peter, Tyack, Peter   +7 more
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