Emerging Pollutants in the Marine Environment

Dear Colleagues,

Ecotoxicological research is crucial for supporting the risk assessment and management of pollutants due to global environmental change. In fact, the interplay of climate change and marine pollution have a detrimental impact on marine organisms and represent a looming threat to marine biodiversity. The purpose of this Special Issue is to select and publish high-quality and impactful research articles on marine ecotoxicology and biomonitoring to assess the risk of pollutants to marine fauna. In particular, this Special Issue focuses on emerging pollutants, including persistent organic pollutants, currently used pesticides, heavy metals, micro- and nano-plastics, personal care products and pharmaceuticals, identified as possible threats in the sea ecosystem.  Original and high-quality research related to these various topics is encouraged.

Dr. Maria Violetta Brundo
Guest Editor

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