For decades, the Aveiro Lagoon in Portugal has been a cornerstone of local biodiversity and aquaculture. However, recent research—specifically published in Environmental Pollution —reveals a complex and troubling narrative hidden within the tissues of its most iconic inhabitants: mussels ( Mytilus galloprovincialis ) and cockles ( Cerastoderma edule ) [9]. One Year in the Life of a Bivalve
Microplastics often act as vectors for other pollutants. For example, studies have shown they can increase the bioaccumulation of antibiotics like roxithromycin in aquatic life [9]. 121949
As we move forward, Article 121949 serves as both a warning and a roadmap, urging us to look closer at the invisible particles reshaping our waters. For decades, the Aveiro Lagoon in Portugal has
An analysis of Research Article 121949 and its implications for marine ecosystems. The Quiet Invasion For example, studies have shown they can increase