Pelagic <i>Sargassum</i> as a Potential Vector for Microplastics into Coastal Ecosystems

Pelagic <i>Sargassum</i> as a Potential Vector for Microplastics into Coastal Ecosystems

Macroalgal blooms are increasing globally, with those linked to pelagic <i>Sargassum</i> affecting over 30 nations since 2011. As <i>Sargassum</i> mats traverse the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, they entrap and transport plastic to coastal areas, intensifying pollutio...

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Main Authors: Dalila Aldana Arana, Tania P. Gil Cortés, Víctor Castillo Escalante, Rosa E. Rodríguez-Martínez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Phycology
Subjects:
macroalgal bloom
coastal pollution
microplastics
Caribbean
Mexico
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9410/4/1/8

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