Study Finds High Microplastic Levels in Protected Mediterranean Coral Habitats

Microplastics threaten resilience of Mediterranean corals (CAU - Christian-Albrechts-Universität)

) Lars Reuning, the lead author of the new study, from the Institute of Geosciences at Kiel

Field evidence for microplastic interactions in marine benthic invertebrates

Microplastics represent an important issue of concern for marine ecosystems worldwide, and closed seas, such as the Mediterranean, are among the most affected by this increasing threat. These pollutants accumulate in large quantities in benthic environments causing detrimental effects on diverse biocenoses. The main focus of this study is on the ‘polychaetes-microplastics’ interactions, particularly on two species of benthic polychaetes with dif…

Study finds high microplastic levels in protected Mediterranean coral habitats

The bay of Illa Grossa, located on a remote island in the Columbretes Islands marine reserve off the coast of Spain, is home to the only reef-forming stony coral species in the Mediterranean: Cladocora caespitosa. Despite its isolated location, approximately 55 kilometers from the mainland and being free from local sources of pollution, a new international study led by Kiel University reveals that this strictly protected habitat is heavily pollu…

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“Earth Is Being Poisoned From Below”: Microplastics Found in Earthworms Threaten Crops, Food Chains, and Human Survival - Sustainability Times

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Microplastics have been found in soil-dwelling insects and earthworms, highlighting a widespread environmental issue. 🔬 Research from the University of Sussex and the University of Exeter reveals significant contamination rates in soil ecosystems. ⚠️ Plastic pollution in soil poses severe risks to biodiversity and the health of the entire food chain. [...] The post “Earth Is Being Poisoned From Below”: Microplastics Found in Ea…

Microplastics detected in seafood sampled along Visakhapatnam coast, says study

A recent international study led by researchers from Andhra University’s Department of Marine Living Resources (MLR) has revealed alarming levels of microplastics contamination in seafood sourced from the Visakhapatnam coast. As part of the European Commission’s EcoMarine project, scientists studied 100 marine specimens across 15 species including fish, crabs, shrimp, and squid, all of which […]