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ClearFast Detection and Classification of Microplastics by a Wide-Field Fourier Transform Raman Microscope
Researchers developed a new wide-field Raman microscope that can rapidly detect and identify microplastic particles with high spatial and chemical accuracy. The instrument can image a large sample area in about 15 minutes and identify particles down to roughly one micrometer in size. The technology was validated on microplastics from seawater and biological samples, offering a faster alternative to existing detection methods.
Citizen Science for Monitoring Plastic Pollution from Source to Sea: A Systematic Review of Methodologies, Best Practices, and Challenges
This systematic review examines how citizen science programs track plastic pollution from land to sea. The research found that while public participation greatly expands data collection, inconsistent methods and data quality issues limit the scientific usefulness of the results. Better-designed citizen science programs could help communities monitor and respond to the microplastic pollution in their local environments.
Monk seal faeces as a non-invasive technique to monitor the incidence of ingested microplastics and potential presence of plastic additives
Researchers used a non-invasive technique to collect and analyze monk seal fecal samples for microplastic contamination, marking the first time this approach has been used for this endangered species. They found microplastic particles in the samples along with plastic additives and biomarkers indicating dietary exposure. The method offers a practical way to monitor microplastic ingestion in protected marine mammals without disturbing the animals.
LEGAL FRAMEWORKS FOR FACING ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION CRIMES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF JORDANIAN LEGISLATION AND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS
This comparative legal study examines how different national and international legal frameworks address environmental pollution crimes, evaluating their effectiveness in deterrence, enforcement, and remediation. The authors find that criminal liability for environmental offenses is inconsistently defined and enforced across jurisdictions, limiting the global response to transboundary pollution.
Towards a strategy for the recovering of the Mediterranean monk seal in the Adriatic-Ionian Basin
Researchers assessed the conservation status of the endangered Mediterranean monk seal in the Adriatic-Ionian region, identifying an active breeding sub-population of at least 25 adults in Greek waters that could serve as a nucleus for regional recovery efforts.
Marine litter: One of the major threats for marine mammals. Outcomes from the European Cetacean Society workshop
This European Cetacean Society workshop review compiled expert knowledge on the impacts of marine litter on marine mammals, finding that plastic ingestion and entanglement negatively affect a wide range of cetacean species globally. Researchers identified critical data gaps and recommended standardised monitoring protocols to better quantify mortality and sub-lethal effects.
European badger Meles meles as a biomonitor of microplastic contamination in soil
Researchers investigated the European badger (Meles meles) as a non-invasive biomonitor of soil microplastic contamination by analyzing faecal samples, finding that badgers ingest microplastics through their diet and their feces reflect soil contamination levels. The study supports the use of this widespread terrestrial species as an accessible indicator for monitoring microplastic pollution in soil food webs.
Monitoraggio, conservazione e informazione nella Baia Di Ieranto: un modello circolare per la gestione delle Aree Marine Protette
This Italian conservation science report describes a seven-year monitoring, conservation, and public information program in the Ieranto Bay Marine Protected Area near Naples, documenting reductions in illegal activities and improvements in visitor environmental awareness. Researchers present the three-way management model as a best practice for MPA governance. This is a marine protected area management study with limited direct relevance to microplastic research.