This seminar will explore the presence and impacts of anthropogenic particles, including microplastics and synthetic fibres, in aquatic ecosystems. Through research conducted in Portuguese coastal and estuarine environments and other locations, Sandra Ramos (CIIMAR) and Joana Cruz (CCMAR) will discuss the occurrence of these contaminants in the environment and their ingestion by aquatic organisms, from plankton and fish early life stages to larger marine species and seafood. The talks will highlight the importance of understanding how these particles move through aquatic food webs and their potential implications for ecosystem health and human well-being.
Microplastics contamination: from Plankton to Seafood , by Sandra Ramos (CIIMAR)
Anthropogenic particles (APs), including microplastics and natural and semi-synthetic fibres, are widespread contaminants in aquatic ecosystems, raising concerns about their ingestion by organisms at lower trophic levels. This talk will explore the extent of AP ingestion among aquatic organisms, based on several studies conducted in Portuguese coastal and estuarine ecosystems and on São Tomé Island. These studies investigate the ingestion of APs by copepods, decapod larvae, the invasive hydrozoan Blackfordia virginica, and early life stages of fish. By comparing findings across organisms and ecosystems, this talk aims to identify common patterns in AP ingestion.
Fonte: Centro de Ciências do Mar do Algarve. Horário, local exato e preço na página oficial.
