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Zhang Y, Yu T, Wang N. Analysis of temporal and spatial dynamics and driving factors in the aquaculture industry of Fuding City, China. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33972. [PMID: 39055846 PMCID: PMC11269845 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Background The sustainable development of aquaculture is a crucial determinant of food security, the well-being of aquaculture practitioners, and economic growth within coastal regions. Considering the existing gap in research regarding spatial and temporal development of aquaculture, this study investigates the progression of aquaculture practices over time and across various locations in Fuding City, China. Methods We retrospectively collected temporal and spatial data on aquaculture, as well as demographic, social, and economic data for Fuding City from 2010 to 2020. By employing 3D kernel density analysis, we illustrated the temporal and spatial changes in aquaculture. Furthermore, we utilized Ordinary Least Squares regression to investigate the driving factors behind the spatial changes in the aquaculture industry. Results Over the past decades, we observed that in Fuding City, both the number of fishing rafts and aquaculture households initially decreased and then increased. The spatial distribution of aquaculture experienced a shift from the west (inner bay area) to the east (coastal area). Additionally, the type of fishing rafts also varied by region, with traditional rafts dominating the western inner bay and plastic rafts prevalent in the eastern offshore areas. Analysis of driving factors revealed that at least six factors have a significant positive correlation with the eastward shift of the aquaculture industry's center, including the proportion of migrant population, proportion of aquaculture to total fishery output, average temperature, investment in aquaculture technology, total fish sales, and GDP of Fuding City. Conclusion This study examines the spatial and temporal dynamics of aquaculture in Fuding City from 2010 to 2020, proposing an innovative approach to spatial optimization that integrates both horizontal and vertical strategies. These insights aim to guide the development of coastal aquaculture policies and support sustainable regional development, fostering a balanced coexistence between human activities and marine environments.
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- Yunhe Zhang
- School of Public Administration, Zhejiang Gongshang University, 18 Xuezheng St, Qiantang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310018, China
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- School of Public Administration, Zhejiang Gongshang University, 18 Xuezheng St, Qiantang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310018, China
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- Rural Revitalization Service Center, Shacheng Town, Fuding, Fujian, 355200, China
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Hamann KRS, Wullenkord MC, Reese G, van Zomeren M. Believing That We Can Change Our World for the Better: A Triple-A (Agent-Action-Aim) Framework of Self-Efficacy Beliefs in the Context of Collective Social and Ecological Aims. PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW 2024; 28:11-53. [PMID: 37386819 PMCID: PMC10851658 DOI: 10.1177/10888683231178056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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PUBLIC ABSTRACT Many people do not act together against climate change or social inequalities because they feel they or their group cannot make a difference. Understanding how people come to feel that they can achieve something (a perception of self-efficacy) is therefore crucial for motivating people to act together for a better world. However, it is difficult to summarize already existing self-efficacy research because previous studies have used many different ways of naming and measuring it. In this article, we uncover the problems that this raises and propose the triple-A framework as a solution. This new framework shows which agents, actions, and aims are important for understanding self-efficacy. By offering specific recommendations for measuring self-efficacy, the triple-A framework creates a basis for mobilizing human agency in the context of climate change and social injustice.
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Zeng Y, Zhang Y, Zhang H, Wang J, Lian K, Ai L. Uptake and Transport of Different Concentrations of PPCPs by Vegetables. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:15840. [PMID: 36497913 PMCID: PMC9737301 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192315840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In many parts of the world, water resources are scarce or even extremely scarce, and the reuse of water resources has become mainstream in today's world. Many regions use treated wastewater for agricultural irrigation, aquaculture, and other activities. However, in recent years, wastewater has been found to contain large amounts of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs). Therefore, there is a potential risk of PPCPs being transported in the environment and affecting human health. In this study, we compared the uptake, transport, and accumulation of 27 PPCPs in three types of sprouts (radish, buckwheat, and okra).The bioaccumulation of amantadine, diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine maleate, sibutramine, hemosibutramine, chlorosibutramine, N-monomethyl sibutramine, N, N-desmethyl sibutramine, and carbamazepine was found to be significantly higher in plants grown for 12 days in media containing 0.5, 5.0, and 50.0 ng/mL PPCPs. With increasing concentration of PPCPs in the culture solution, the amount of PPCPs absorbed by plants and the degree of accumulation also showed an increasing trend. At the same time, it was demonstrated that there was an obvious uptake transfer phenomenon of PPCPs by plants, and the trend of uptake transfer became more and more obvious as the concentration of external environmental pollutants increased. In addition, amantadine, chlorpheniramine maleate, carbamazepine, N, N-desmethyl sibutramine, hemosibutramine, and chlorosibutramine showed more active translocation in some plants (TF > 1.0).
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- Yongfu Zeng
- School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, China
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- Wellington Livestock Pty. Ltd., Cobains, VIC 3851, Australia
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- Shijiazhuang Customs Technology Center, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
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- Shijiazhuang Customs Technology Center, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
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- School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, China
- Shijiazhuang Customs Technology Center, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
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- School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, China
- Shijiazhuang Customs Technology Center, Shijiazhuang 050051, China
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Puri V, Juan M, Catarina RO, Leandro S, Rubal M. Public perception of ecosystem services provided by the Mediterranean mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis related to anthropogenic activities. PeerJ 2021; 9:e11975. [PMID: 34616593 PMCID: PMC8449534 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.11975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Mussels provide many ecosystem services as habitat, food, water filtration and recreational fishing. However, mussels are vulnerable to anthropogenic pressures such as harvesting or trampling, among others. In this frame, it would be paramount to engage society in marine conservation and improving its awareness about environmental policies. The first step lies in properly assessing what is the perception and concerns of society about marine ecosystems. Our study aims to fill this gap by examining public perception of services provided by Mytilus galloprovincialis, its state of conservation and the factors (including anthropogenic activities) shaping mussel beds. Methods This study is based on a face-to-face survey consisting of seven open-ended and seven multiple-choice questions of 404 people conducted in 2019 at different shores in the North Portuguese coast. The influence of respondent profile in terms of age, education, gender and place of residence was also assessed. Results Most of the participants in our survey (74%) considered that mussels contributed to human well-being and life quality; however, only 31% considered that mussels provide us with many benefits. Regarding the perceived state of mussel services, most of the respondents asserted that mussel services (purification of seawater, habitat, food for other species) worsened in the last 10 years. In contrast, the service as human food was perceived as in an identical state and scientific and traditional knowledge was the only service perceived in a better state. Concerning the state of mussel beds, most of the participants perceived it as good (45%) but a similar percentage (41%) asserted ignoring it. When considering the influence of different factors on mussel beds, only environmental management was considered as having a positive impact by a higher percentage of respondents. The majority of the participants considered that factors included in the questionnaire contributed to worsen mussel beds, ranging between 51% for coastal erosion and 90% for pollution. Education level and age were the main socio-economic factors driving public awareness about the importance of mussel services, its state of conservation and the factors shaping mussel beds. Discussion Results showed that perception about the importance of mussels for human well-being and the quantity of delivered benefits increased with the education level. Moreover, older people perceived human food as the most important service offered by mussels. Therefore, our results suggest that mussels are mainly known as food resource; however, most of the people ignore their relevant ecological role and the many other benefits that mussels provide. Thus, it is necessary to actively engage society about importance of mussel beds. As M. galloprovincialis is a relevant economic resource, our data could improve the diffusion of knowledge among citizens, stakeholders and scientists, contributing to its sustainability.
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- Veiga Puri
- CIIMAR Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research of the University of Porto, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- Departamento de Biología (Unidad de Zoología) & Centro de Investigación en Biodiversidad y Cambio Global (CIBC-UAM), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- CIIMAR Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research of the University of Porto, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIIMAR Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research of the University of Porto, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- CIIMAR Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research of the University of Porto, Matosinhos, Portugal
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O'Connor E, Hynes S, Chen W, Papadopoulou N, Smith C. Investigating societal attitudes toward marine ecosystem restoration. Restor Ecol 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/rec.13239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Eamonn O'Connor
- NUI Galway, Socioeconomic Marine Research Unit Whitaker Institute Galway Ireland
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- NUI Galway, Socioeconomic Marine Research Unit Whitaker Institute Galway Ireland
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- Norwegian Institute for Water Research Oslo Norway
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- Hellenic Centre for Marine Research Institute of Marine Biological Resources & Inland Waters Heraklion Greece
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- Hellenic Centre for Marine Research Institute of Marine Biological Resources & Inland Waters Heraklion Greece
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Minnens F, Marques A, Domingo JL, Verbeke W. Consumers’ acceptance of an online tool with personalized health risk-benefit communication about seafood consumption. Food Chem Toxicol 2020; 144:111573. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2020.111573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2020] [Revised: 06/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Minnens F, Marques A, Domingo JL, Verbeke W. Consumers’ acceptance of an online tool with personalized health risk-benefit communication about seafood consumption (Preprint). JMIR Form Res 2019. [DOI: 10.2196/16659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aminot Y, Sayfritz SJ, Thomas KV, Godinho L, Botteon E, Ferrari F, Boti V, Albanis T, Köck-Schulmeyer M, Diaz-Cruz MS, Farré M, Barceló D, Marques A, Readman JW. Environmental risks associated with contaminants of legacy and emerging concern at European aquaculture areas. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2019; 252:1301-1310. [PMID: 31252127 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.05.133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2019] [Revised: 05/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/26/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The contamination of marine ecosystems by contaminants of emerging concern such as personal care products or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances is of increasing concern. This work assessed the concentrations of selected contaminants of emerging concern in water and sediment of European aquaculture areas, to evaluate their co-variation with legacy contaminants (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) and faecal biomarkers, and estimate the risks associated with their occurrence. The 9 study sites were selected in 7 European countries to be representative of the aquaculture activities of their region: 4 sites in the Atlantic Ocean and 5 in the Mediterranean Sea. Musks, UV filters, preservatives, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were detected in at least one of the sites with regional differences. While personal care products appear to be the main component of the water contamination, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were mostly found in sediments. As expected, generally higher levels of personal care products were found in sewage impacted sites, urbanised coasts and estuaries. The risk assessment for water and sediment revealed a potential risk for the local aquatic environment from contaminants of both legacy and emerging concern, with a significant contribution of the UV filter octocrylene. Despite marginal contributions of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances to the total concentrations, PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) aqueous concentrations combined to its low ecotoxicity thresholds produced significant hazard quotients indicating a potential risk to the ecosystems.
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- Yann Aminot
- Biogeochemistry Research Centre, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom; IFREMER LBCO, Rue de l'Ile d'Yeu, BP 21105, 44311, Nantes, Cedex 3, France.
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- Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), Gaustadalléen 21, 0349, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), Gaustadalléen 21, 0349, Oslo, Norway; QAEHS, Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Division of Aquaculture and Upgrading (DivAV), Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA, I.P.), Avenida de Brasília, 1449-006, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Aeiforia Srl, Località Faggiola 12-16, 29027, Gariga, Podenzano, PC, Italy; Di.S.T.A.S., Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Aeiforia Srl, Località Faggiola 12-16, 29027, Gariga, Podenzano, PC, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, Panepistimioupolis, 45110, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Ioannina, Panepistimioupolis, 45110, Ioannina, Greece
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, Department of Environmental Chemistry (IDAEA-CSIC), Jordi Girona, 18, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, Department of Environmental Chemistry (IDAEA-CSIC), Jordi Girona, 18, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, Department of Environmental Chemistry (IDAEA-CSIC), Jordi Girona, 18, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research, Department of Environmental Chemistry (IDAEA-CSIC), Jordi Girona, 18, 08034, Barcelona, Spain
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- Division of Aquaculture and Upgrading (DivAV), Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA, I.P.), Avenida de Brasília, 1449-006, Lisbon, Portugal; Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Biogeochemistry Research Centre, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom; Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, the Hoe, Plymouth, PL1 3DH, United Kingdom
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Liu G, Zhu Z, Yang Y, Sun Y, Yu F, Ma J. Sorption behavior and mechanism of hydrophilic organic chemicals to virgin and aged microplastics in freshwater and seawater. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2019; 246:26-33. [PMID: 30529938 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.11.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 492] [Impact Index Per Article: 98.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2018] [Revised: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Virgin microplastics undergo aging and form oxygen-containing functional groups when they enter the environment. Therefore, the sorption of organic pollutants onto microplastics is not limited to hydrophobic organic pollutants and can also occur with hydrophilic organic pollutants. Therefore, understanding the sorption behaviors and mechanism between aged microplastics and hydrophilic organic pollutants is essential for evaluating the real effects of microplastics in the environment. We investigated the impacts of the UV-accelerated aging of polystyrene (PS) and polyvinylchloride (PVC) on their sorption interactions with ciprofloxacin (CIP). The results of infrared spectroscopy (IR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed significant surface oxidation and localized microcracks on the aged microplastics. The sorption kinetics and isotherms models indicated that the sorption capacity of aged microplastics is higher than that of pristine microplastics, and their physical interactions, including partitioning, electrostatic interactions, and intermolecular hydrogen bonding, were the dominant mechanism, as demonstrated by FTIR analysis. Moreover, the sorption capacity of the pristine microplastics decreased as the degree of crystallinity increased, whereas the opposite trend was observed with aged microplastics, which means that the crystallinity is not the controlling factor. In addition, salinity suppressed adsorption on all the tested microplastics. The pH influences the electrostatic attraction between the microplastics and CIP because CIP has a different charge at different pH values. The results presented herein confirm the importance of studying the adsorption between hydrophilic organic pollutants and aged microplastics because ultimately, all microplastics become aged. Moreover, the effects of aged microplastics with adsorbed hydrophilic chemicals on organisms need to be further studied.
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- Guangzhou Liu
- Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, PR China
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- Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology, Shandong University, Qingdao, 266237, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Enineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, PR China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Enineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, PR China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, PR China
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- College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, No 999, Huchenghuan Road, Shanghai, 201306, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, College of Environmental Science and Enineering, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai, 200092, PR China; Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai, 200092, PR China
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Ruiz-Orejón LF, Sardá R, Ramis-Pujol J. Now, you see me: High concentrations of floating plastic debris in the coastal waters of the Balearic Islands (Spain). MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2018; 133:636-646. [PMID: 30041359 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2018.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2018] [Revised: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 06/02/2018] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Coastal ecosystems are under significant human pressure, partly due to the proximity of pollution sources. In this study, a total of 20 samples were taken in summer around the coastal waters of the Balearic Islands (Spain) using a manta trawl net to examine the concentrations of floating plastic debris through the NIXE III project campaign. Although plastic concentrations showed high variability along the coast, the higher particle concentration (max: 4,576,115 items ⋅ km-2) and weight (max: 8,102.94 g(DW) ⋅ km-2) values were located at the north of the Balearic Promontory. The particle size analysis showed the high prevalence of microplastics (< 5 mm) in these waters, where particles of approximately 0.7 mm and 1 mm2 were the most frequent in the range analyzed. The high plastic concentration values in the N-NW coast of Ibiza and Mallorca in sparsely populated locations suggest that the plastic particle distribution was mostly conditioned by the hydrodynamic surface conditions.
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- Luis F Ruiz-Orejón
- Centre d'Estudis Avançats de Blanes (CEAB-CSIC), Carretera d'Accés a la Cala St.Francesc, 14, Blanes-Girona 17300, Spain.
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- Centre d'Estudis Avançats de Blanes (CEAB-CSIC), Carretera d'Accés a la Cala St.Francesc, 14, Blanes-Girona 17300, Spain.
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- ESADE Business School, Edifici 1, Universitat Ramon Llull, Av. Pedralbes, 60-62, Barcelona 08034, Spain.
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Ali AM, Rønning HT, Sydnes LK, Alarif WM, Kallenborn R, Al-Lihaibi SS. Detection of PPCPs in marine organisms from contaminated coastal waters of the Saudi Red Sea. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2018; 621:654-662. [PMID: 29197284 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.11.298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Revised: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 11/26/2017] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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The occurrence of PPCPs in macroalgae, barnacle and fish samples from contaminated coastal waters of the Saudi Red Sea is reported. Solvent extraction followed by solid phase extraction was applied to isolate the compounds, and their quantification was carried out by high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Atenolol, ranitidine, chlorpheniramine, DEET, and atrazine were detected in one or more macroalgae at <LOQ concentration, whereas caffeine, methylparaben, and carbamazepine were present atmaximum concentrations of 41.3, 44.3, and 1.7ng/g (on a dry weight basis=dw), respectively. Eleven PPCPs were detected in the barnacle samples at concentrations between <LOQ and maximum concentration of 17.9ng/g dw for amitriptyline. Furthermore, 17 compounds were detected in several or all of the five fish species studied with a maximum concentration of 82.1ng/g dw for metronidazole in Silver Biddy. The bioaccumulation factors (BAF) for selected PPCPs were determined and compared. The occurrence and enrichment of PPCPs in macroalgae and barnacles might indicate that a new route for uptake of such chemicals by marine biota is available, specifically in contaminated waters where a continuous supply of non-persistent contaminants such as PPCPs is available for long-term exposure of local benthic organisms.
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- Aasim M Ali
- Department of Marine Chemistry, Faculty of Marine Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, PO. Box 80207, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Food safety and Infection Biology (MatInf), Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), PO Box 8146 Dep, N-0033 Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Bergen, P.O. Box 7803, N-5020 Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Marine Chemistry, Faculty of Marine Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, PO. Box 80207, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Christian M. Falsen veg 1, NO-1432, ÅS, Norway.
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- Department of Marine Chemistry, Faculty of Marine Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, PO. Box 80207, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
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Jacobs S, Sioen I, Marques A, Verbeke W. Consumer response to health and environmental sustainability information regarding seafood consumption. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2018; 161:492-504. [PMID: 29223111 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2017.10.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2017] [Revised: 10/11/2017] [Accepted: 10/31/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Seafood consumption has an impact on both consumers' health and on the marine environment, making the integration of health and sustainability aspects in information and recommendation messages for consumers highly topical. This study presents the results of a consumer study in terms of the impact of exposure to a message about health and sustainability aspects of seafood on 986 participants from Belgium and Portugal. Possible drivers for behavioural change regarding seafood consumption frequency and sustainable seafood buying frequency are studied following exposure to the message. Initial behaviour emerges as the most important factor triggering a change in the intention to consume seafood twice per week and a change in the intention to buy sustainable seafood. A higher health benefit perception resulted in an increased intention to consume seafood twice per week. Attitude towards the message and the option to optimise consumers' choice of seafood species favouring sustainability were significant determinants of change in the intention to buy sustainable seafood. Different stakeholders may take the results of this communication strategy into account and, consequently, contribute to a seafood supply and related communication that supports public health and the marine environment.
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- Silke Jacobs
- Department of Agricultural Economics, Ghent University, Coupure links 653, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; Department of Public Health, Ghent University, UZ 4K3, De Pintelaan 185, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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- Department of Public Health, Ghent University, UZ 4K3, De Pintelaan 185, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; Department of Food Safety and Food Quality, Ghent University, Coupure links 653, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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- Division of Aquaculture and Upgrading (DivAV), Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), Avenida de Brasilia, 1449-006 Lisboa, Portugal.
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- Department of Agricultural Economics, Ghent University, Coupure links 653, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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Ehl KM, Raciti SM, Williams JD. Recovery of salt marsh vegetation after removal of storm-deposited anthropogenic debris: Lessons from volunteer clean-up efforts in Long Beach, NY. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2017; 117:436-447. [PMID: 28214008 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.01.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2016] [Revised: 01/26/2017] [Accepted: 01/31/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Recovery of vegetation on a Long Island, NY salt marsh was investigated after the removal of hurricane-deposited large wooden debris through managed clean-ups involving volunteers. Two years after the removal of the debris, vegetation cover and species composition were not significantly different from controls. There was no significant difference in vegetation recovery among fall and spring debris removal treatments. Initial vegetation cover of the experimental and control plots was 95.8% and 1.2%, respectively; after two growing seasons cover was 78.7% and 71.2%, respectively. The effects of trampling by volunteers during debris removal were monitored and after one growing season, trails used during a single clean-up effort had a mean vegetation cover of 67% whereas those that were used during multiple clean-up efforts had only 30% cover. We use the results of this study to offer guidance for organizing effective salt marsh clean-up efforts.
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- Kaitlin M Ehl
- Department of Biology, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549, United States
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- Department of Biology, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549, United States
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- Department of Biology, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549, United States.
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Anderson AG, Grose J, Pahl S, Thompson RC, Wyles KJ. Microplastics in personal care products: Exploring perceptions of environmentalists, beauticians and students. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN 2016; 113:454-460. [PMID: 27836135 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.10.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2016] [Revised: 10/17/2016] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
Abstract
Microplastics enter the environment as a result of larger plastic items breaking down ('secondary') and from particles originally manufactured at that size ('primary'). Personal care products are an important contributor of secondary microplastics (typically referred to as 'microbeads'), for example in toothpaste, facial scrubs and soaps. Consumers play an important role in influencing the demand for these products and therefore any associated environmental consequences. Hence we need to understand public perceptions in order to help reduce emissions of microplastics. This study explored awareness of plastic microbeads in personal care products in three groups: environmental activists, trainee beauticians and university students in South West England. Focus groups were run, where participants were shown the quantity of microbeads found in individual high-street personal care products. Qualitative analysis showed that while the environmentalists were originally aware of the issue, it lacked visibility and immediacy for the beauticians and students. Yet when shown the amount of plastic in a range of familiar everyday personal care products, all participants expressed considerable surprise and concern at the quantities and potential impact. Regardless of any perceived level of harm in the environment, the consensus was that their use was unnatural and unnecessary. This research could inform future communications with the public and industry as well as policy initiatives to phase out the use of microbeads.
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- A G Anderson
- School of Law, Criminology & Government, Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, United Kingdom; School of Social Sciences, Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, United Kingdom
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- School of Psychology, Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, United Kingdom; European Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Knowledge Spa, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3HD, United Kingdom
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- Marine Biology and Ecology Research Centre (MBERC), School of Marine Science and Engineering, Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, United Kingdom
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- School of Psychology, Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, United Kingdom; Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3DH, United Kingdom; European Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Knowledge Spa, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3HD, United Kingdom
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Ghvanidze S, Velikova N, Dodd TH, Oldewage-Theron W. Consumers' environmental and ethical consciousness and the use of the related food products information: The role of perceived consumer effectiveness. Appetite 2016; 107:311-322. [PMID: 27554182 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2016.08.097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2016] [Revised: 07/21/2016] [Accepted: 08/13/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
Consumers can be important active contributors to a sustainable society by selecting food choices that are both healthy and produced respecting environmental and socially ethical standards. The current study investigates five consumer behavioural factors - namely, perceived consumer effectiveness (PCE); environmental conscious behaviour; concerns for ethical food production; health conscious lifestyle; and healthy dietary patterns. The key interest of the study lies in exploring the moderating role of PCE - the extent to which the consumer believes that his/her own efforts can make a difference - in these interrelationships. The empirical analysis was conducted through an online survey of food consumers implemented in three markets - the US, the UK and Germany. Findings indicate that for individuals with higher levels of PCE, who are environmental conscious and ethically concerned, information on food labels relating to environmental and social issues represents value by itself. Interestingly, health and nutrition information on food labels was not perceived valuable by consumers with high PCE. The predictive effects of various socio-demographic variables on PCE, consumer environmental and health consciousness are discussed. Cross-cultural differences are also outlined. The results of this research may contribute to the development of environmental policies and communication strategies of the food industry to enhance perceived consumer effectiveness among consumers. Improved PCE, in turn, may catalyze consumers' environmental behaviour and ethical concerns in relation to consumption of food products with environmental and social information.
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- Sophie Ghvanidze
- Centre for Economics, Geisenheim University, Von-Lade-Str. 1, 65366, Geisenheim Germany.
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- Texas Wine Marketing Research Institute, Texas Tech University, 1301 Akron Avenue Lubbock, TX 79409-1240, USA.
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- Texas Wine Marketing Research Institute, Texas Tech University, 1301 Akron Avenue Lubbock, TX 79409-1240, USA.
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