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ClearA set of guidelines as support for the integrated geo-environmental characterization of highly contaminated coastal sites
Researchers proposed a standardized set of guidelines for investigating heavily contaminated coastal sites, combining geological surveys with analysis of human-caused changes to sediments and shorelines. The framework, tested at contaminated sites in southern Italy, is designed to help scientists, policymakers, and communities work together on coastal pollution assessment and response.
Assessing Coastal Erosion and Climate Change Adaptation Measures: A Novel Participatory Approach
This paper is not about microplastics; it presents a participatory framework for assessing and planning coastal erosion mitigation and climate change adaptation measures, applied to a Portuguese municipality.
Environmental assessment of urban beaches using geotechnologies in a case study from the Vesuvian coast, Italy
An integrated drone, bathymetry, and sediment survey of an urban beach near Naples, Italy found consistent coastal erosion, coarse sand composition, and high levels of anthropogenic debris including microplastics. The study demonstrates a reproducible geotechnology-based method for simultaneously monitoring beach morphology and plastic pollution in degraded coastal environments.
A WebGIS-Based System for Supporting Saline–Alkali Soil Ecological Monitoring: A Case Study in Yellow River Delta, China
Researchers developed a web-based geographic information system for monitoring and predicting soil ecological conditions in the Yellow River Delta region of China, an area affected by saline-alkali soils. The system uses machine learning models to assess soil health indicators and provides online visualization and prediction tools. This platform could help land managers make more informed decisions about agricultural practices and environmental risk reduction in vulnerable soil ecosystems.
Coastal Vulnerability Assessment: A Case Study of the Nigerian Coastline
Researchers assessed the vulnerability of the Nigerian coastline to sea-level rise and associated hazards including erosion, flooding, and saltwater intrusion using analytical methods. The study quantified and classified coastal vulnerability across the Nigerian shoreline to support evidence-based coastal management.
Implementing a GIS-Based Digital Atlas of Agricultural Plastics to Reduce Their Environmental Footprint; Part I: A Deductive Approach
Researchers developed a GIS-based methodology using orthophotos and satellite imagery to map and quantify agricultural plastic coverage in the Ionian Coast region of southern Italy, identifying approximately 2,000 hectares of crop protection plastics and locating areas most susceptible to plastic waste accumulation. The open-source GIS framework was designed to be replicable by local authorities as the basis for a regional agricultural plastics atlas.
A Literature Review of Climate-Related Coastal Risks in the Mediterranean, a Climate Change Hotspot
This literature review assesses climate-related coastal risks in the Mediterranean, finding that rising sea levels, intensifying storms, and increased flooding threaten coastal communities, biodiversity, and cultural heritage across the region.
Coastal dynamism in Southern Thailand: An application of the CoastSat toolkit
Researchers applied the CoastSat satellite-derived shoreline mapping toolkit to analyze coastal dynamics in southern Thailand, quantifying shoreline change rates in a region where 11 million people face threats from coastal erosion, sea level rise, and land subsidence.
The Sector Analysis as a Coastal Management Tool for Sustainable Tourism Development on the Mediterranean Coast of Morocco
Researchers applied a Sector Analysis approach integrating litter grading, coastal scenic quality, and beach typology to classify and manage 50 beaches on the Mediterranean coast of Morocco. The method categorizes beaches into green, red, and yellow sectors to guide coastal management decisions for sustainable tourism development.
Geochemical characterization of coastal sediments: a preliminary study of seasonal variations at Lido degli Estensi (Ferrara, Italy)
Researchers conducted preliminary geochemical characterization of coastal sediments across seasons at Lido degli Estensi in the Ferrara coastal region of Italy, establishing baseline data on sediment composition to support subsequent investigation of microplastic presence and marine litter vulnerability in this area.
Integration of High-Accuracy Geospatial Data and Machine Learning Approaches for Soil Erosion Susceptibility Mapping in the Mediterranean Region: A Case Study of the Macta Basin, Algeria
Researchers compared four machine learning models for mapping soil erosion susceptibility in northern Algeria, finding that categorical boosting (CatBoost) outperformed other approaches in predicting erosion risk in Mediterranean agricultural landscapes.
GIS mapping of agricultural plastic waste in southern Europe
Researchers used geographic information systems to map the generation and distribution of agricultural plastic waste across four southern European countries: Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal. They quantified plastic waste from different farming systems at the regional level and identified hotspots where waste management infrastructure is most needed. The study provides a spatial framework that could help policymakers target plastic waste reduction strategies in agriculture.
Simulation of nutrient management and hydroclimatic effects on coastal water quality and ecological status—The Baltic Himmerfjärden Bay case
Researchers used computer modeling to simulate how different nutrient management scenarios and climate conditions would affect water quality and ecological status in the Baltic Sea's Himmerfjarden Bay. The study provides a tool for coastal managers to evaluate strategies for reducing eutrophication under future climate scenarios.
Public perceptions of marine environmental issues: A case study of coastal recreational users in Italy
Researchers surveyed 202 coastal recreational users along Italy's Adriatic coast about their perceptions of marine environmental issues, finding that awareness of marine litter, pollution, and overfishing was high, and that observed coastal changes and pro-environmental behaviors were primarily shaped by demographic factors such as gender and water use frequency.
Remote Data for Mapping and Monitoring Coastal Phenomena and Parameters: A Systematic Review
This systematic review of over 15,000 papers identified 103 coastal phenomena and 39 parameters that can now be accurately mapped and monitored using remote sensing data. The authors validated 91% of retrieved parameters, demonstrating that satellite and aerial remote sensing has become a comprehensive tool for tracking coastal environmental changes including pollution and habitat degradation.
Integrated and Sustainable Management of Post-industrial Coasts
Post-industrial coastlines face legacy contamination in soils and sediments combined with rising sea levels and climate change. This review proposes integrated risk management frameworks that use low-cost, sustainable approaches to manage coastal pollution.
Machine learning approach for automated beach waste prediction and management system: A case study of Mumbai
Researchers developed a machine learning system to predict beach waste generation patterns in Mumbai, aiming to enable more effective and automated waste management for one of the world's most polluted coastal cities.
Unveiling coastal pollution: A multi-technology approach to micro and macro litter assessment for the environmental characterization of beaches
Researchers conducted a multi-technology environmental characterization of a Mediterranean beach in southern Italy, simultaneously measuring microplastic density and beach litter composition using innovative low-impact procedures, providing a replicable framework for assessing combined micro-to-macro plastic pollution in coastal environments.
Microplastic Deposit Predictions on Sandy Beaches by Geotechnologies and Machine Learning Models
Researchers used satellite imagery and machine learning to predict where microplastics accumulate on sandy beaches along Brazil's northern coast. They found that beach shape, slope, and proximity to urban areas were strong predictors of microplastic deposits. The study demonstrates that geotechnology tools can help identify pollution hotspots without costly field sampling at every location.
Seasonal and Cross-Shore Characterization of Sediments Along the Ferrara Coastal Area (NW Adriatic Sea, Italy)
Seasonal sediment sampling across four sites on the Ferrara coastal area of the Adriatic Sea characterized textural and geochemical properties of the seafloor, providing baseline data on sediment composition and identifying temporal and spatial patterns that reflect both natural and anthropogenic inputs including microplastics.
Quantifying the environmental impact of pollutant plumes from coastal rivers with remote sensing and river basin modelling
Researchers combined satellite remote sensing with river basin modeling to track pollution plumes from four coastal rivers in Italy, measuring their size, timing, and pollutant loads. The method can estimate how much contamination comes from rainfall runoff versus wastewater discharge, helping managers better understand and address coastal pollution threats.
Microplastic deposit predictions on sandy beaches by geotechnologies and machine learning models
Researchers used geotechnologies and machine learning models to predict microplastic deposition hotspots on sandy beaches, identifying environmental and anthropogenic variables that drive spatial variation in beach microplastic accumulation.
The potentiality of GIS for assessing soil pollution – A review
Not relevant to microplastics — this review examines how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be applied to assess and map soil pollution from heavy metals, pesticides, and other contaminants, with no substantive microplastics content.
Coastal Dynamics Analysis Based on Orbital Remote Sensing Big Data and Multivariate Statistical Models
Not relevant to microplastics — this remote sensing study uses satellite data and statistical models to analyze 36 years of shoreline change along the São Paulo, Brazil coastline, focusing on erosion and accretion rates.