| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6360823 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Assessment of the impact of microplastics and plastic additives in baleen whales. ⺠High microplastics abundance detected in superficial plankton in Pelagos Sanctuary. ⺠The relevant phthalates levels in plankton and stranded fin whales raise concern. ⺠Phthalates as tracer of plastic ingestion in filter-feeding species. ⺠Large filter-feeder species as sentinels for Descriptor 10 of EU MSFD.
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Authors
Maria Cristina Fossi, Cristina Panti, Cristiana Guerranti, Daniele Coppola, Matteo Giannetti, Letizia Marsili, Roberta Minutoli,