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The Impact of Emerging Contaminants on Mediterranean Biodiversity: From In Vitro Tests to Charismatic Species
On October 28, an event was held at the Pian dei Mantellini educational complex of the University of Siena regarding The Role of UNISI in Activities within Spoke 2 of the NBFC. Study and discussion day among the groups in … Read More
Interview on the national television program “OGGI AL PARLAMENTO” on RAI 1 with Professor Maria Cristina Fossi as part of the National Biodiversity Future Center project
The activities of the @unisiena within the @nbfc_italy were presented on October 5 by Professor Fossi on the RAI 1 program “OGGI AL PARLAMENTO”. The impact of emerging contaminants and #microplastics on Mediterranean biodiversity is at the center of the group’s activities! … Read More
Plasticizers levels in four fish species from the Ligurian Sea and Central Adriatic Sea (Mediterranean Sea) and potential risk for human consumption
Plastic materials contain additives such as plasticizers and flame retardants, which are not covalently bound to plastic polymers and can therefore be unintentionally released into the marine environment. This study investigated three families of compounds, phthalates (PAEs), organophosphate esters (OPEs), … Read More
Degradation of plastic materials in the marine environment: A mussel farm as a case study for the development of alternative mussel nets
Currently, mussel farming uses of traditional plastic nets that accumulate on beaches and on the seabed in the event of breakage and accidental dispersion, contributing to the marine litter issue. An attempt is being made to replace the polypropylene nets … Read More