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Marine phytoplankton refer to protists that live on the surface of the ocean with sufficient light and obtain energy primarily through photosynthesis (Simon et al., 2009). Although marine phytoplankto

Pollutants may enter the ocean in several ways, including river inputs, direct sewage discharge, mariculture pollution, and air-sea exchange. Research conducted over more than 30 years has demonstrate

The environmental quality of China’s rivers and coastal regions has steadily deteriorated in recent decades due to heavy metal pollution, coincident with this country’s fast economic growth, industria

Seagrass meadows, often referred to as the ‘lungs of the sea’ thrive in shallow saline and brackish waters and represent globally significant ecosystems (Duarte, 2002). There are approximately 72 spec

The Sea of Marmara, the central feature of the Turkish Straits System linking the Black Sea through the Bosporus and Dardanelles Straits to the Aegean Sea, is a relatively small, …

The seaweed beds play significant role as primary production sites in coastal areas, water cleansing, fish and shellfish habitats, and care of fishery capitals (Cotas et al., 2023) Recently, rocky …

Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) have extremely high biological toxicity, bioaccumulation potential, semi-volatility and resistance to degradation. POPs exist in environmental media for a long tim

Phytoplankton are microscopic, photosynthetic organisms inhabiting the upper layers of oceans, seas, and freshwater bodies. They utilize sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and nutrients into organic c

The stability and longevity of plastics are frequently improved by using bisphenol analogues (BPs) as additives (Owczarek et al., 2018). Bisphenol A (BPA) is the most frequently found analogue among …

Creeks are a highly dynamic ecosystem, characterized by a long and shallow arm of the sea running inland as a narrow channel, exhibiting tidal water fluctuations and weak tidal currents …

The coastal ecosystem is characterized by the convergence of land and the Ocean. This region hosts a variety of ecosystems viz. mangroves, coral reefs, salt marshes, bays, estuaries, and beaches, …

The coastal zone is an area where freshwater and seawater mix, serving as a transition zone between terrestrial and marine environments (Sorensen and McCreary, 1990). This zone is among the …

Mediterranean port areas have an important economic and societal role and are a key sector within Europe’s Blue Economy framework. Amongst these activities, the shipping industry has a direct effect …

Oysters are important ecosystem engineers and are valued as foundation species in estuarine ecosystems. As bio-filters, oysters enhance water quality by removing suspended solid particles and mitigati

Significant anthropogenic stresses affecting coastal marine waters, such as the accumulation of organic matter, nutrient loading, and sedimentation, lead to a decrease in dissolved oxygen (DO) concent

All eukaryotes, such as terrestrial plants and aquatic macrophytes, are affected by complex interactions with microbial communities (Saha and Weinberger, 2019). In the aquatic environment, seaweed, sp

The coastal region near the Yangtze River estuary in the East China Sea (ECS) connects the river to the ECS and is rich in islands and fishery resources, including the …

With the rapid development of the coastal economies, the coastal sea area has become a sensitive area for human activities, and the aquatic environment is also easily affected by human …

Global climate change has become one of humanity's greatest challenges. Since the Industrial Revolution, fossil fuel combustion and industrialization have raised atmospheric CO 2 levels from 1959 to 4

Coastal wetland ecosystems play a significant role in the global carbon cycle and are among the most effective carbon sinks on Earth. This study focuses on the coastal wetland ecosystem …