Publications by authors named "T Bottari"
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- Plastic pollution in Special Protected Areas for Migratory Birds is increasingly threatening habitats, with a study assessing litter at Montorsoli and Pylon Beaches along the Strait of Messina.
- Montorsoli Beach showed a higher density of plastic litter (1.2 pieces/m) compared to Pylon Beach (0.1 pieces/m), with the most common items being plastic pieces 0.5 cm to 50 cm in size and a notable presence of various polymers, including Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and cotton fibers.
- The findings highlight significant ecological risks, especially for marine birds that rely on these protected areas, and provide essential data for future regional environmental management.
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- Microplastic pollution is a serious environmental issue affecting even the most pristine areas like the Arctic and Antarctic, threatening ecosystems and food chains.
- This study examines the relationship between microplastics and lipids in wild Antarctic fish (Trematomus bernacchii), analyzing samples for the presence of polymeric fibers and fatty acid composition.
- Although contaminated fish showed various microplastic types and a complex fatty acid profile, statistical analysis revealed no significant differences in fatty acid distribution between microplastics-ingested and non-ingested groups, indicating similar nutritional quality.
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- - The study examined how over-fertilizing fish ponds with various fertilizers (NPK, TSP, DAP) leads to increased levels of heavy metals (Pb, Cu, Cd, Cr) in water, sediment, and fish species, particularly noting that DAP caused the highest metal concentrations.
- - Heavy metal levels were significantly higher in fertilizer-applied groups compared to a control group, with DAP showing the most pronounced effects; however, the health index for fish muscles remained safe for consumption.
- - The researchers emphasize the need for careful monitoring and regulation of fertilizer use, especially DAP, to prevent contamination and recommend exploring sustainable farming practices to reduce environmental health risks.
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- * A study along the Mediterranean coasts of Morocco assessed the concentrations of PAHs in marine sediments and the bivalve species Callista chione, finding that PAH levels varied and were generally higher as one moves toward the northwest coast, near the Strait of Gibraltar.
- * The research indicated low ecological risks from PAH exposure based on sediment quality guidelines and health risk assessments; however, ongoing monitoring of PAHs in marine organisms is recommended to ensure safe seafood consumption.
Transitional waters, including coastal ponds, represent unique environments. These distinct ecosystems are often among the most severely polluted systems due to intensive human activities. Our study marks the first evaluation of aquatic invertebrates associated with plastic litter in two brackish ponds.
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