Raquel A F Neves, Nathália Rodrigues, Guilherme de Luca, Maria Alene A Oliveira, Thuany F Carvalho, Nicole S Santos, Maria Eduarda S Adelino, Luiza Belli Caldas, Agatha Miralha, Clarissa Naveira, Antonio J S Rodrigues, Igor C Miyahira, Ricardo Gomes, Nathan Lagares, Marcos Bastos, Monica Dias Correa da Silva, Raimara S Gomes, Andreia N Fernandes, Luciano N Santos
Cagarras Islands Archipelago, a no-take MPA in Southeast Brazil, was designated as Natural Monument (MONA Cagarras) and, more recently, recognized as Hope Spot for biodiversity conservation. This study aimed to assess plastic contamination by analyzing marine litter and microplastics in MONA Cagarras and surrounding waters. Marine litter (34.12 kg) was caught by artisanal fishermen in MONA Cagarras proximities, and plastics represented ∼79 %. Personal hygiene items and strains of hair were found, suggesting sewage-derived contamination from Ipanema SSO...
May 2, 2024: Marine Pollution Bulletin