Publications by authors named "Anne Vissio"
Sci Total Environ
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- The Mediterranean Sea is highly polluted, particularly in deeper areas, with macro- and micro-litter having significant effects on benthic communities, which are poorly understood.
- A survey in 2018 identified a litter hotspot at the Monaco canyon with up to 3.8 million items per km² at depths of 2200 m, showing that submarine canyons funnel debris from shallow to deeper waters.
- Over 10% of deep gorgonian colonies were harmed by lost fishing gear, highlighting the urgent need for management strategies to address deep-sea pollution and mitigate human impact on marine ecosystems.
