Microplastic levels and sentinel species used to monitor the environmental quality of lagoons: A state of the art in Italy

Lagoons play an important role in providing a variety of ecological services. They provide important habitats for several plant and animal species, also acting as natural filters that regulate water quality. Microplastic (MP) pollution has become a global environmental problem that warrants in-depth...

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Autores: Bruschi, Raffaele, Pastorino, Paolo, Barceló, Damià, Renzi, Monia
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Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
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Palabra clave:Sentinel species
Bioindicators
Brackish water
Microplastic pollution
http://metadata.un.org/sdg/6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
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spelling Microplastic levels and sentinel species used to monitor the environmental quality of lagoons: A state of the art in ItalyBruschi, RaffaelePastorino, PaoloBarceló, DamiàRenzi, MoniaSentinel speciesBioindicatorsBrackish waterMicroplastic pollutionhttp://metadata.un.org/sdg/6Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for allLagoons play an important role in providing a variety of ecological services. They provide important habitats for several plant and animal species, also acting as natural filters that regulate water quality. Microplastic (MP) pollution has become a global environmental problem that warrants in-depth studies to understand its impact on socioeconomically and ecologically important areas such as lagoon systems. However, there is a notable lack of data on the occurrence of MPs in Italian lagoon systems, highlighting the need for monitoring and assessment. In this review, peer-reviewed studies from Google Scholar and Scopus databases were examined (n = 10), reflecting the current knowledge on the occurrence of MPs in Italian lagoon systems. A high degree of methodological heterogeneity was recorded, making difficult a meaningful comparison and draw comprehensive conclusions about the occurrence of MPs. Alarmingly, in Italy, only 9 of more than 100 coastal transition ecosystems have been monitored for MP pollution, leaving a significant number unexplored and inadequately studied. In addition, most studies have focused primarily on organism analysis without simultaneously examining the presence of MPs in water and sediments, making it difficult to establish links between MP pollution in abiotic and biotic compartments. To address these gaps, we extended the literature review to research performed worldwide to identify potential organisms suitable for monitoring MPs in lagoons and nearshore transition ecosystems. As observed in many studies, our results highlight the urgent scientific need to standardize methods, procedures, and sampling designs to facilitate comparability and improve the robustness of future research in this area. Overall, this review sheds light on the MP occurrence in Italian lagoon systems, highlights the limitations of existing studies, and emphasizes the urgency of adopting standardized approaches for consistent monitoring and assessment. By addressing these research gaps, we can improve our understanding of MP pollution in lagoons and develop effective strategies to protect these important ecosystems.Peer reviewedElsevier0000-0002-0585-1168Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas [https://ror.org/02gfc7t72]202320232023info:eu-repo/semantics/articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501Publisher's versioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionhttp://hdl.handle.net/10261/331648https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85164222206reponame:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSICinstname:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)InglésEcological Indicatorshttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2023.110596Síinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:digital.csic.es:10261/3316482026-05-22T06:33:51Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Microplastic levels and sentinel species used to monitor the environmental quality of lagoons: A state of the art in Italy
title Microplastic levels and sentinel species used to monitor the environmental quality of lagoons: A state of the art in Italy
spellingShingle Microplastic levels and sentinel species used to monitor the environmental quality of lagoons: A state of the art in Italy
Bruschi, Raffaele
Sentinel species
Bioindicators
Brackish water
Microplastic pollution
http://metadata.un.org/sdg/6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
title_short Microplastic levels and sentinel species used to monitor the environmental quality of lagoons: A state of the art in Italy
title_full Microplastic levels and sentinel species used to monitor the environmental quality of lagoons: A state of the art in Italy
title_fullStr Microplastic levels and sentinel species used to monitor the environmental quality of lagoons: A state of the art in Italy
title_full_unstemmed Microplastic levels and sentinel species used to monitor the environmental quality of lagoons: A state of the art in Italy
title_sort Microplastic levels and sentinel species used to monitor the environmental quality of lagoons: A state of the art in Italy
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Bruschi, Raffaele
Pastorino, Paolo
Barceló, Damià
Renzi, Monia
author Bruschi, Raffaele
author_facet Bruschi, Raffaele
Pastorino, Paolo
Barceló, Damià
Renzi, Monia
author_role author
author2 Pastorino, Paolo
Barceló, Damià
Renzi, Monia
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author
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Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas [https://ror.org/02gfc7t72]
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Sentinel species
Bioindicators
Brackish water
Microplastic pollution
http://metadata.un.org/sdg/6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
topic Sentinel species
Bioindicators
Brackish water
Microplastic pollution
http://metadata.un.org/sdg/6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
description Lagoons play an important role in providing a variety of ecological services. They provide important habitats for several plant and animal species, also acting as natural filters that regulate water quality. Microplastic (MP) pollution has become a global environmental problem that warrants in-depth studies to understand its impact on socioeconomically and ecologically important areas such as lagoon systems. However, there is a notable lack of data on the occurrence of MPs in Italian lagoon systems, highlighting the need for monitoring and assessment. In this review, peer-reviewed studies from Google Scholar and Scopus databases were examined (n = 10), reflecting the current knowledge on the occurrence of MPs in Italian lagoon systems. A high degree of methodological heterogeneity was recorded, making difficult a meaningful comparison and draw comprehensive conclusions about the occurrence of MPs. Alarmingly, in Italy, only 9 of more than 100 coastal transition ecosystems have been monitored for MP pollution, leaving a significant number unexplored and inadequately studied. In addition, most studies have focused primarily on organism analysis without simultaneously examining the presence of MPs in water and sediments, making it difficult to establish links between MP pollution in abiotic and biotic compartments. To address these gaps, we extended the literature review to research performed worldwide to identify potential organisms suitable for monitoring MPs in lagoons and nearshore transition ecosystems. As observed in many studies, our results highlight the urgent scientific need to standardize methods, procedures, and sampling designs to facilitate comparability and improve the robustness of future research in this area. Overall, this review sheds light on the MP occurrence in Italian lagoon systems, highlights the limitations of existing studies, and emphasizes the urgency of adopting standardized approaches for consistent monitoring and assessment. By addressing these research gaps, we can improve our understanding of MP pollution in lagoons and develop effective strategies to protect these important ecosystems.
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