Elastomers
; Plastics
; Pollution
; Cetaceans
; Floating macro-litter
; High potential
; Kernel Density Estimation
; Marine species
; Mean density
; Plastic distribution
; Seasonal patterns
; Sailing vessels
; plastic
; polystyrene
; plastic
; waste
; cetacean
; litter
; plastic waste
; Article
; Cetacea
; floating macro litter
; nonhuman
; pollution transport
; risk factor
; river basin
; seashore
; seasonal variation
; summer
; waste
; analysis
; animal
; environmental monitoring
; France
; Mediterranean Sea
; season
; waste
; water pollution
; France
; Mediterranean Coast [France]
; Cetacea
; Animals
; Cetacea
; Environmental Monitoring
; France
; Mediterranean Sea
; Plastics
; Seasons
; Waste Products
; Water Pollution
Scopus学科分类:
Agricultural and Biological Sciences: Aquatic Science
; Earth and Planetary Sciences: Oceanography
; Environmental Science: Pollution
英文摘要:
This study investigated the composition, density and distribution of floating macro-litter along the Liguro-Proven�al basin with respect to cetaceans presence. Survey transects were performed in summer between 2006 and 2015 from sailing vessels with simultaneous cetaceans observations. During 5171�km travelled, 1993 floating items were recorded, widespread in the whole study area. Plastics was the predominant category, with bags/packaging always representing >�45% of total items. Overall mean density (14.98 items/km2) was stable with significant increase reported only in 2010–2011; monthly analysis showed lower litter densities in July–September, suggesting possible seasonal patterns. Kernel density estimation for plastics revealed ubiquitous distribution rather than high accumulation areas, mainly due to the circulation dynamics of this area. The presence range of cetaceans (259 sightings, 6 species) corresponded by ~�50% with plastic distribution, indicating high potential of interaction, especially in the eastern part of the area, but effective risks for marine species might be underrepresented. � 2017 Elsevier Ltd
EcoOc�an Institut, 18 Rue des Hospices, Montpellier, France; Tuscia University, Dep. of Ecological and Biological Sciences, Ichthyogenic Experimental Marine Center (CISMAR), Borgo Le Saline, Tarquinia, VT, Italy; Accademia del Leviatano, V.le dell'Astronomia 19, Rome, Italy
Recommended Citation:
Di-M�glio N.,Campana I.. Floating macro-litter along the Mediterranean French coast: Composition, density, distribution and overlap with cetacean range[J]. Marine Pollution Bulletin,2017-01-01,118(2018-01-02)