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ClearFloating microplastic distribution in surface water of the Venice Lagoon and its drainage basin (Italy)
Researchers mapped floating microplastic distribution in the surface water of the Venice Lagoon and identified connections to the broader Adriatic Sea through tidal exchange. The lagoon was found to export microplastics to the Adriatic, making it a regional source rather than a simple sink.
First evaluation of floating microplastics in the Northwestern Adriatic Sea
Floating microplastics were surveyed for the first time in the northwestern Adriatic Sea, finding that the Venice Lagoon and Po River are likely important sources. The findings help map microplastic inputs into this semi-enclosed sea and can inform targeted mitigation efforts.
Micro- and mesoplastics in sea surface water from a Northern Adriatic coastal area
Researchers collected plastic particles from two sea surface monitoring transects near the Venice Lagoon using a manta net and characterized them by typology, dimension, color, spatial density, and chemical composition using a multi-technique analytical approach. They identified distinct subgroups of plastic micro-debris in this Northern Adriatic coastal area and documented the widespread presence of polymeric materials in surface seawater.
Assessing Microplastics and Nanoparticles in the Surface Seawater of Venice Lagoon—Part I: Methodology of Research
Researchers sampled surface seawater in the Venice Lagoon to quantify microplastics and nanoparticles, finding widespread contamination dominated by fibres and film fragments in the micro range alongside metal-containing nanoparticles. The proximity to urban and industrial sources correlated with higher particle concentrations, illustrating the Lagoon as a significant sink for anthropogenic particles.
Floating plastics in Adriatic waters (Mediterranean Sea): From the macro- to the micro-scale
Researchers quantified macro- and microplastics across the Adriatic Sea from populated gulfs and river outlets to offshore waters in five countries, finding widespread plastic contamination including small-sized fragments and demonstrating that small vessels enable detection of plastic size fractions missed by standard surveys.
Monitoring macro-litter and microplastics in the Venice coastal area (Italy): evaluation of their distribution and potential sources
Researchers combined acoustic remote sensing to locate macro-litter on the seafloor and in the water column with microplastic sampling to evaluate marine litter contamination in the Venice coastal area of Italy. The integrated approach assessed distribution patterns, potential pollution sources, and the relationship between macro-litter and microplastic generation in a high-traffic coastal zone.
Microplastics distribution in marine sediments offshore the Tiber River mouth (Central Tyrrhenian Sea): the role of sedimentary processes
Researchers investigated the distribution of microplastics in fluvial and marine sediments along the lower Tiber River and the Central Tyrrhenian Sea, examining how sedimentary processes control land-to-sea transfer and spatial dispersal of microplastics originating from the city of Rome.
Monitoring macro-litter and microplastics in the Venice coastal area (Italy): evaluation of their distribution and potential sources
Researchers evaluated marine litter contamination in the Venice coastal area using acoustic remote sensing for seafloor macro-litter mapping combined with microplastic concentration measurements across water, sediment, and mussel tissue matrices to assess distribution patterns and potential pollution sources.
Microplastics assessment inthe Krka river estuary surface water
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in surface water of the Krka River estuary in Croatia, characterizing the abundance, morphology, size, and polymer types of particles found in this Adriatic coastal ecosystem. The study provides baseline data on microplastic distribution in a Mediterranean estuary and identifies likely sources contributing to the observed pollution.
Coastal Lagoon's dual role as a sink and source for microplastics: A case study from India
Researchers studied a coastal lagoon's simultaneous role as a sink accumulating microplastics and a source releasing them back to the ocean, measuring particle concentrations, types, and seasonal fluxes. The findings show that lagoons can act as important temporary reservoirs that later export microplastics during storm events.
Microplastics distribution in marine sediments offshore the Tiber River mouth (Central Tyrrhenian Sea): the role of sedimentary processes
Researchers investigated microplastic distribution in Tiber River sediments and offshore marine sediments from 10 to 100 meters depth near Rome, finding that river discharge and sedimentary processes strongly influence the land-to-sea transfer and spatial dispersal of microplastic particles in the central Tyrrhenian Sea.
Temporal variation of floatable plastic particles in the largest Italian river, the Po
Researchers found that plastic particle concentrations in Italy's Po River varied significantly over time in 2019, with 5,063 particles collected and 80.6% being fragments, providing temporal data on riverine plastic flux to the Adriatic Sea.
From inshore to offshore: distribution of microplastics in three Italian seawaters
Researchers surveyed microplastic concentrations across coastal to offshore areas in three Italian seas, finding heterogeneous distributions of 6,069 particles with differences between surface and subsurface water layers, providing data to support EU marine monitoring programs.
Microplastic pollution in Italian South Adriatic Harbor Areas
Researchers surveyed microplastic pollution at four Italian Adriatic ports and nearby beaches in summer 2021, finding polyethylene as the dominant plastic type. Commercial and fishing ports showed higher contamination than tourism ports, pointing to boat activity and fishing gear as key pollution sources.
Combining Litter Observations with a Regional Ocean Model to Identify Sources and Sinks of Floating Debris in a Semi-enclosed Basin: The Adriatic Sea
Researchers combined visual ship transect observations of floating litter with a regional ocean model and particle tracking techniques to identify litter sources and predict transport pathways, providing actionable information for management and mitigation policies in a target marine basin.
Visual observations of floating macro litter around Italy (Mediterranean Sea)
A visual survey of floating macro-litter in the central Mediterranean Sea found plastic was the dominant type, with single-use items most common. The findings demonstrate that plastic pollution is widespread even in open ocean areas far from coasts.
Microlitter occurrence, distribution, and summertime transport trajectories in the coastal waters of the north-eastern Tyrrhenian Sea (Italy)
Researchers assessed microlitter abundance and distribution in surface and subsurface waters of the northern Tyrrhenian Sea coast of Italy, using particle tracking to model summertime transport trajectories and identify the main pathways for microlitter dispersion in coastal zones.
Waste Characterization in the Urban Canal Network of Padova (italy) to Mitigate Downstream Marine Plastic Pollution
Researchers conducted three waste collection campaigns in the historic canal network of Padova, Italy, collecting 418 kg of waste and finding that plastic was the most abundant category at 47% by weight, with litter on canal banks significantly exceeding amounts found in the water itself.
Differences in distribution and characteristics of microplastics in sediments of the south-eastern part of the Gulf of Trieste
Researchers investigated microplastic distribution and characteristics in sediments across the south-eastern Gulf of Trieste, a semi-enclosed sea with limited prior research. The study aimed to identify sources and spatial patterns of microplastic accumulation in this geomorphologically distinct coastal area.
Distribution Patterns of Floating Microplastics in Open and Coastal Waters of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea (Ionian, Aegean, and Levantine Seas)
This study analyzed floating microplastic distribution across open and coastal waters of the southern Baltic Sea, finding widespread contamination with variation in particle types and concentrations across the region. The findings add to growing evidence that microplastics are a persistent and pervasive marine pollutant.
Trajectory, fate, and magnitude of continental microplastic loads to the inner shelf: A case study of the world's largest coastal shallow lagoon
Researchers modeled the continental-scale transport and eventual fate of microplastics, estimating how particles move from terrestrial sources through river systems to coastal and open ocean environments. The analysis highlights oceans as the ultimate sink for a large fraction of land-derived microplastics.
From Macroplastic to Microplastic Litter: Occurrence, Composition, Source Identification and Interaction with Aquatic Organisms. Experiences from the Adriatic Sea
This review examined the occurrence, composition, and ecological interactions of marine litter from macroplastic to microplastic scale in the Adriatic Sea, summarizing field data on abundance, polymer types, distribution patterns, and observed effects on aquatic organisms.
Assessing the human footprint on the sea-floor of coastal systems: the case of the Venice Lagoon, Italy
This study quantified the human footprint on the shallow seafloor of the Venice Lagoon, documenting widespread contamination from litter, physical disturbance, and pollutants across the lagoon's benthic habitats.
Characterization of microplastics in the surface waters of an urban lagoon (Bizerte lagoon, Southern Mediterranean Sea): Composition, density, distribution, and influence of environmental factors
Researchers characterized microplastics in the surface waters of Bizerte Lagoon in Tunisia, documenting composition, density, and spatial distribution while finding that environmental factors including wind direction, rainfall, and proximity to urban inputs significantly influenced microplastic concentration patterns in this semi-enclosed Mediterranean coastal system.