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First record of microplastics ingestion by European hake MERLUCCIUS MERLUCCIUS from the Tyrrhenian Sicilian coast (Central Mediterranean Sea).

First record of microplastics ingestion by European hake MERLUCCIUS MERLUCCIUS from the Tyrrhenian Sicilian coast (Central Mediterranean Sea).

Authors :
Mancuso, Monique
Savoca, Serena
Bottari, Teresa
Source :
Journal of Fish Biology; Mar2019, Vol. 94 Issue 3, p517-519, 3p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

A sample of 67 European hake Merluccius merluccius were examined to highlight the ingestion of microplastics in the Tyrrhenian Sea. In all samples, 31 black fibres were found in the stomach contents corresponding to 46.3% of the specimens. The data presented here could be important for the implementation of the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive in Mediterranean waters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00221112
Volume :
94
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Fish Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
135474248
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jfb.13920