The Impact of Plastic Pollution on Marine Ecosystems
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Ecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 December 2023) | Viewed by 733
Special Issue Editor
Interests: marine litter and microplastics; baltic sea; Russian arctic seas; beach litter monitoring; citizen science
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plastic pollution has emerged as a significant threat to marine ecosystems worldwide. This Special Issue aims to explore the diverse and complex consequences of plastic pollution on marine life and ecosystems, and to promote research and understanding in this critical area of environmental science. We invite original research papers, reviews, and case studies that investigate the impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems from various perspectives. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Ecological impacts: Explore the effects of plastic pollution on biodiversity, species composition, and ecosystem functioning. Investigate the disruption of food webs, habitat degradation, and changes in community dynamics caused by plastic debris.
- Toxicological effects: Examine the toxicity of plastic pollutants on marine organisms, including physiological, biochemical, and behavioral responses. Investigate the accumulation and transfer of plastic-associated chemicals through the food chain.
- Ecosystem services: Assess the impact of plastic pollution on the provision of ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration, nutrient cycling, and coastal protection. Investigate the social implications of degraded marine ecosystems.
Dr. Alexandra Ershova
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- marine plastics
- marine microplastics
- plastic pollution
- plastic litter
- plastics toxicology
- trophic chains
- ocean water quality
- marine biology
- marine ecology
