The Impact of Microplastics on Filter-Feeding Megafauna
The Mediterranean basin, a worldwide biodiversity hotspot, as previously underlined, is one of the world seas most affected by marine litter, including microplastics [1–3]. Recent studies in the different regions of the basin suggest that some areas, including important MPAs and Specially Protected...
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ftunivsiena:oai:usiena-air.unisi.it:11365/1123188 2024-04-14T08:09:32+00:00 The Impact of Microplastics on Filter-Feeding Megafauna Fossi, Maria Cristina Baini, Matteo Panti, Cristina Mariacristina Cocca, Emilia Di Pace, Maria Emanuela Errico, Gennaro Gentile, Alessio Montarsolo, Raffaella Mossotti, Maurizio Avella Fossi, Maria Cristina Baini, Matteo Panti, Cristina 2020 STAMPA http://hdl.handle.net/11365/1123188 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45909-3_1 eng eng Springer country:CHE place:Basilea info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/isbn/978-3-030-45908-6 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/isbn/978-3-030-45909-3 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/wos/WOS:000630043600001 ispartofbook:Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea 2nd International Conference on Microplastic Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea - firstpage:1 lastpage:3 numberofpages:3 serie:SPRINGER WATER http://hdl.handle.net/11365/1123188 doi:10.1007/978-3-030-45909-3_1 info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/scopus/2-s2.0-85119358706 info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess info:eu-repo/semantics/conferenceObject 2020 ftunivsiena https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45909-3_1 2024-03-21T16:09:56Z The Mediterranean basin, a worldwide biodiversity hotspot, as previously underlined, is one of the world seas most affected by marine litter, including microplastics [1–3]. Recent studies in the different regions of the basin suggest that some areas, including important MPAs and Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance (SPAMI) such as the Pelagos Sanctuary, are affected by important concentrations of microplastics and plastic additives, representing a potential risk for endangered species (baleen whales, sea turtles, filter feeder sharks) [4–10] living in this area and for the all Mediterranean biodiversity [11–14]. In this paper we reconstruct the scientific story of the invisible war between the charismatic megafauna (baleen whales, filter feeder sharks and manta rays) against the smallest marine debris (microplastics) and their potential toxicological effects. Conference Object baleen whales Università degli Studi di Siena: USiena air 1 3 |
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The Mediterranean basin, a worldwide biodiversity hotspot, as previously underlined, is one of the world seas most affected by marine litter, including microplastics [1–3]. Recent studies in the different regions of the basin suggest that some areas, including important MPAs and Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance (SPAMI) such as the Pelagos Sanctuary, are affected by important concentrations of microplastics and plastic additives, representing a potential risk for endangered species (baleen whales, sea turtles, filter feeder sharks) [4–10] living in this area and for the all Mediterranean biodiversity [11–14]. In this paper we reconstruct the scientific story of the invisible war between the charismatic megafauna (baleen whales, filter feeder sharks and manta rays) against the smallest marine debris (microplastics) and their potential toxicological effects. |
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Mariacristina Cocca, Emilia Di Pace, Maria Emanuela Errico, Gennaro Gentile, Alessio Montarsolo, Raffaella Mossotti, Maurizio Avella Fossi, Maria Cristina Baini, Matteo Panti, Cristina |
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The Impact of Microplastics on Filter-Feeding Megafauna |
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The Impact of Microplastics on Filter-Feeding Megafauna |
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The Impact of Microplastics on Filter-Feeding Megafauna |
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The Impact of Microplastics on Filter-Feeding Megafauna |
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The Impact of Microplastics on Filter-Feeding Megafauna |
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impact of microplastics on filter-feeding megafauna |
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