Marine debris occurrence and treatment: A review

Marine Debris Occurrence and Treatment: a Review

7 Marine debris produces a wide variety of negative environmental, economic, safety, health and 8 cultural impacts. Most marine litter has a very low decomposition rate (as plastics, which are the 9 most abundant type of marine debris), leading to a gradual, but significant accumulation in the 10 coastal and marine environment. Along that time, marine debris is a significant source of 11 chemic...

Marine Biotechnology and its potentials in cancer treatment: Review article

Marine environment has unique diversity. More than half of biodiversity lives at sea and oceans. Promotion of science and technology led to the future accession to marine species and study them and finally using marine product in human life. Using marine product for treatment of human malady is one of the most attractive applications of this component. Since cancer is the second mortality agent...

Occurrence and Removal of Macrolides in Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants: A Review

Introduction: Macrolides are a group of antibacterial agents. Given their clinical importance, and the consistent rise in resistance among pathogenic bacteria, macrolides have been the targets of extensive research. Materials and Methods: This review considered the number of macrolides in different wastewater and the removal of these drugs. The antibiotics were frequently detected in influents...

Occurrence and biological impacts of fishing gear and other marine debris in the Florida Keys.

Fishing constitutes one of the most significant threats to marine biodiversity and ecosystem function, documented by a growing body of information on the numerous impacts to populations, community structure, and habitats (Dayton et al., 1995; Roberts, 1995; Jennings and Polunin, 1996). Besides the more obvious effects on species population structure, fishing activities may also reduce the struc...

Occurrence and Health Effects of Anthropogenic Debris Ingested by Marine Organisms