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Marine Pollutants: 3rd Edition
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Marine Pollutants: 3rd Edition

A special issue of Pollutants (ISSN 2673-4672).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 143

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Francesco Saliu

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Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DISAT), University of Milano-Bicocca, 120126 Milan, Italy
Interests: marine pollution; food chemistry; food contaminants; environmental analyses; analytical methods
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Prof. Dr. Paolo Galli

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Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DISAT), University of Milan–Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza, 20126 Milan, Italy
Interests: marine ecology; parasite ecology; polypropylenes
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, entitled “marine pollutants”, aims to provide an up-to-date and comprehensive view of hazardous substances, materials, and processes that can pose a risk to marine ecosystems and negatively affect the health and economy of communities living in coastal areas (i.e., fishing and tourism industry). All types of marine pollution will be considered: from planetary-scale issues, such as ocean acidification, warming, and eutrophication, to local-scale concerns, such as oil spills, chemical and biological contamination, and underwater noise. Submissions addressing plastic and microplastic in the marine environment are also welcome. The topics covered will span all aspects of marine pollution, including the occurrence, fate, and bio-ecological effects of marine pollutants; impacts on fishing and aquaculture; analytical methods and monitoring techniques; mitigation and remediation strategies; green technologies and the blue economy; and laws and policies. The target audience includes the entire scientific community, industry professionals, conservation groups, concerned citizens, and policymakers devoted to implementing effective pollution control strategies. We encourage you to submit your original research papers, short communications of preliminary results, review articles, or commentaries to this Special Issue to stimulate discussion and advance the field.

Dr. Francesco Saliu
Prof. Dr. Paolo Galli
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Keywords

  • marine pollution
  • marine debris
  • organic pollutants
  • microplastic
  • ocean warming
  • ocean acidification
  • biological contamination

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Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination and Human Health Risk in Parapenaeus longirostris from Coastal Tunisian Aquatic Ecosystems
by Walid Ben Ameur, Ali Annabi, Kaddachi Rania and Mauro Marini
Pollutants 2025, 5(3), 23; https://doi.org/10.3390/pollutants5030023 - 1 Aug 2025
Abstract
Seafood contamination by heavy metals is a growing public health concern, particularly in regions like Tunisia where seafood is a major dietary component. This study assessed concentrations of cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn) in the muscle tissue of the [...] Read more.
Seafood contamination by heavy metals is a growing public health concern, particularly in regions like Tunisia where seafood is a major dietary component. This study assessed concentrations of cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn) in the muscle tissue of the red shrimp Parapenaeus longirostris, collected in 2023 from four coastal regions: Bizerte, Monastir, Kerkennah, and Gabes. Metal analysis was conducted using flame atomic absorption spectroscopy. This species was chosen due to its ecological and economic importance. The study sites were chosen based on their differing levels of industrial, urban, and agricultural influence, providing a representative overview of regional contamination patterns. Mean concentrations were 1.04 µg/g for Zn, 0.59 µg/g for Cu, 1.56 µg/g for Pb, and 0.21 µg/g for Cd (dry weight). Pb was the most prevalent metal across sites. Statistically significant variation was observed only for Cu (p = 0.0334). All metal concentrations were below international safety limits set by FAO/WHO and the European Union. Compared to similar studies, the levels reported were similar or slightly lower. Human health risk was evaluated using target hazard quotient (THQ), hazard index (HI), and cancer risk (CR) values. For adults, THQ ranged from 5.44 × 10−6 to 8.43 × 10−4, while for children it ranged from 2.40 × 10−5 to 3.72 × 10−3. HI values were also well below 1, indicating negligible non-carcinogenic risk. CR values for Cd and Pb in both adults and children fell within the acceptable risk range (10−6 to <10−4), suggesting no significant carcinogenic concern. This study provides the first field-based dataset on metal contamination in P. longirostris from Tunisia, contributing valuable insights for seafood safety monitoring and public health protection. Full article
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