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11 resultsShowing papers from Mohamed I University
ClearHeavy Metals Concentration in Sardina pilchardus (Walbaum, 1792) from the Moroccan Mediterranean Coast and Potential Human Health Risk Assessment
Researchers assessed heavy metal concentrations in sardines from the Moroccan Mediterranean coast and found spatiotemporal variations in toxic metal accumulation, with health risk assessments indicating generally safe levels for human consumption.
Citizen Science Protocol for beach plastic monitoring using aerial drones
Researchers developed a citizen science protocol using aerial drones to monitor plastic pollution on beaches. The study outlines systematic methods for community-based beach surveys to track the accumulation of plastic debris, from large items to microplastics, supporting environmental monitoring efforts along coastal areas.
Nanoreinforcement strategies for enhancing biodegradable composites in biochemical applications within agriwaste valorisation
Researchers used leftover plant material from rosemary distillation to synthesize silver nanoparticles with strong antibacterial and antioxidant properties, exploring how agricultural byproducts can produce eco-friendly nanomaterials with potential medical applications including treatment of inflammatory conditions.
Citizen Science Protocol for beach plastic monitoring using aerial drones
Researchers developed a citizen science protocol using aerial drones to monitor plastic pollution on beaches. The study outlines methods for engaging community volunteers in systematic beach surveys, aiming to improve the scale and frequency of plastic pollution data collection for environmental monitoring and policy development.
The seasonal assessment of heavy metals pollution in the waters of the Mediterranean and Atlantic seas of Morocco
This study measured heavy metal concentrations (Cd, Pb, Zn, Fe, Cu, Cr, Ni) in water samples from both the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of Morocco, evaluating seasonal variation in metallic pollution and associated health risks from seafood consumption.
MAKING THE CASE FOR THE HUMANITIES’ TAKE ON THE CRUCIAL ISSUE OF ECOLOGICAL CRISIS
This paper argues for the importance of humanities perspectives in addressing the ecological crisis, contending that scientific approaches alone are insufficient and that ethical, cultural, and social analysis are essential for understanding and responding to environmental challenges.
SWOT analysis of the integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) in Marchica Lagoon Ecosystem, Morocco
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research; it conducts a SWOT analysis of integrated coastal zone management for the Marchica Lagoon in Morocco, focusing on ecosystem services, wastewater discharge, and restoration planning.
Hematological impacts of environmental toxicants and sustainable strategies for prevention
Researchers reviewed how environmental toxicants — including microplastics, heavy metals, pesticides, and PFAS — damage the blood-forming system by causing oxidative stress, DNA damage, and immune disruption. The review emphasizes that the blood system is especially vulnerable because it continuously produces new cells that are directly exposed to circulating toxins.
Reusing Treated Wastewater for Irrigation in Urban Areas: Challenges and Opportunities for Green Spaces: Review
This review examines the opportunities and challenges of reusing treated wastewater for irrigation of urban green spaces and golf courses, with particular focus on arid regions such as Morocco. Drawing on existing scientific literature, it evaluates treatment requirements, agronomic benefits, and policy frameworks needed for sustainable wastewater reuse in water-stressed urban environments.
Assessment of marine litter on Morocco’s Mediterranean beaches
Researchers assessed marine litter on four Mediterranean beaches in Morocco over a seasonal cycle in 2018-2019 following UNEP/MAP guidelines, collecting an average of 1,768 items/100 m at 0.34 items/m2. Plastic and polystyrene accounted for 74.1% of total debris, with tourism and recreational waste representing the dominant source (52%), and plastic fragments, cigarette butts, and bottle caps comprising nearly half of all items.
Assessment of riverbank macrolitter contamination in two mediterranean river catchments: Laou and Martil, Morocco
Researchers monitored macrolitter contamination on the banks of the Laou and Martil rivers in northern Morocco across two seasons, finding that plastic and polystyrene dominated debris at both sites — comprising 57% of waste at Laou and 94% at Martil wadi.