A5042027052- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
2021-2025
The symbiosis between the dinoflagellate Symbiodiniaceae family and reef-building corals underpins productivity of coral reefs. This relationship facilitates deposition calcium-carbonate skeletons that build reef structure thanks to energy derived from photosynthesis. loss tissues, resulting in bleaching, impedes growth can lead mass mortality if fails recover. Given communities are dynamic shift response environmental stressors decades- centuries-long lifespan colonies, understanding these...
The negative impacts of microplastic on reef-building corals are often attributed to the feeding responses these particles. Although reactions and ingestion frequently reported, a quantitative comparison natural particles factors influencing is largely missing. Thus, this study aims compare rates particles, considering responses. Specifically, we I) studied microplastic, food, non-food II) examined influence biotic (i.e., biofilm presence food), III) evaluated species-specific differences in...
The negative impacts of microplastic on reef-building corals are often attributed to the feeding responses these particles. Although reactions and ingestion frequently reported, a quantitative comparison natural particles factors influencing is largely missing. Thus, this study aims compare rates microplastics particles, considering responses. Specifically, we I) studied microplastic, food, non-food II) examined influence biotic (i.e., biofilm presence food), III) evaluated species-specific...
Abstract Marine debris, particularly microdebris (< 1 mm) poses a potential threat to marine life, including reef-building corals. While previous research has mainly focused on the impact of single polymer microplastics, effects natural microdebris, composed mixture materials, have not been explored. Therefore, this study aimed assess different originating from major sources pollution, For this, we exposed two scleractinian coral species, Pocillopora verrucosa and Stylophora pistillata ,...
Abstract Plastic pollution is an emerging stressor that increases pressure on ecosystems such as coral reefs are already challenged by climate change. However, the effect of plastic in combination with global warming largely unknown. Thus, goal this study was to determine cumulative microplastic reef-building species and compare severity both stressors. For this, we conducted a series three controlled laboratory experiments exposed broad range ( Acropora muricata, Montipora digitata, Porites...