Coastal Pollution: An Overview

PlasPi TDM: Augmentation of a low-cost camera platform for advanced underwater physical-ecological observations

“…Furthermore, the PlasPi TDM holds potential for marine pollution monitoring efforts. Nowadays, coastal areas are increasingly affected by marine pollution originating from various nonpoint and point sources which has detrimental consequences on the environment, leading to eutrophication, loss of biodiversity, and disruptions to vital ecosystem functions [36] . The PlasPi TDM's capability to provide a synoptic view through its imagery and video functions allows for effective monitoring and assessment of marine pollution.…”

Bioaccumulation of Organic and Inorganic Pollutants in Fish from Thermaikos Gulf: Preliminary Human Health Risk Assessment Assisted by a Computational Approach

“…Marine pollution has gained scientific interest over the last decades, as the presence of pollutants agitates the natural balance of the ecosystems and may pose a threat to the environment and to human health. Coastal areas, including estuarine, bays, and gulfs, are considered to be more vulnerable to the accumulation of pollutants, since they are heavily impacted by both natural and anthropogenic activities [1]. The European Union's Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) has set a clear framework for the maintenance of proper marine environmental status, embracing quality descriptors such as biodiversity status and contaminant levels in fish [2].…”

Special Issue on “Insights on Ecotoxicological Effects of Anthropogenic Contaminants in Aquatic Organisms”

“…In human history, many key points have characterized technological progress, such as the use of metals, which began in prehistoric times and continues to the present day, with many industrial uses [1], or the domination of plastics, which started at the beginning of the 20th century, with disparate applications in various sectors [2]. Several human activities cause the release of industrial, agricultural, hospital, and domestic wastes into the sea as well as coastal and transitional ecosystems (estuaries and coastal lagoons) with exponential environmental impacts [3]. The competent authorities of many countries have engaged in the effort of reducing the anthropogenic impacts on these aquatic ecosystems and, indeed, since the 1960s, an evident reduction in the sediment metal burden has been observed [4].…”