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Original Research

Published on 01 Sep 2025

Adsorption of oxytetracycline hydrochloride by magnetic activated carbon: kinetics, mechanism and site energy distribution analysis

in Marine Pollution

Wenpeng Jia
Lidong Sun
Huanjun Li
Tingjin Lv
Yongzheng Tang
Yongrui Pi

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1542584

1,362 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 29 Aug 2025

Embeddedness analysis of a native Chinese NGO participating in international plastic treaty negotiations from the perspective of network institutionalism

in Marine Pollution

Yan Zhao
Guangyue Gao
Huo Wang

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1631261

1,668 views

Original Research

Published on 28 Aug 2025

Efficacies of cooking and depuration for reducing current-use pesticide residues in wild-caught giant mud crabs (Scylla serrata)

in Marine Pollution

Benjamin C. T. Gray
Curtis Champion
Matt K. Broadhurst
Melinda A. Coleman
Kirsten Benkendorff

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1624922

5,248 views

Policy and Practice Reviews

Published on 28 Aug 2025

Judicialization and legal implications of international maritime governance in the context of climate change: insights from ITLOS Advisory Opinion No. 31

in Marine Pollution

Wenxian Qiu
Bingqing Wu
Tsung Han Tai

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1640148

3,925 views

Original Research

Published on 26 Aug 2025

Variability in contamination of submarine groundwater discharge into West Hawai‘i coral reefs

in Marine Pollution

Kelly L. Hondula
Roberta E. Martin
Gregory P. Asner

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1634234

2,742 views

Original Research

Published on 20 Aug 2025

Occurrence and ecological risks of organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls in a semi-enclosed urban watershed

in Marine Pollution

Liberty Chidewe
Rongrong Zhang
Xizhi Shi
Zeming Zhang

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1630605

2,279 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 20 Aug 2025

Spatial distribution and risk assessment of microplastics in surface sediments in semi-enclosed waters: a case study of Laizhou Bay

in Marine Pollution

Xuzhen Zhang
Hongxian Chu
Meiling Yin
Yadong Liu
Peng Chen
Qiangqiang Zhang
Xuejian Dai
Linghao Kong

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1578167

2,061 views

Review

Published on 20 Aug 2025

The marine organism toxicity and regulatory policy of brominated flame retardants: a review

in Marine Pollution

Weibin Zhang
Yutong Chen
You Wang
Sai Cao

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1609843

2,133 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Aug 2025

Interplay of natural and anthropogenic factors in source and distribution of heavy metals in Pingtan coastal area, Fujian Province

in Marine Pollution

Chengqiang Wu
Jingjing Bao
Zhao Wang
Zhijie Chen
Yongling Zheng
Huiquan Lu

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1624141

1,503 views
3 citations

Original Research

Published on 12 Aug 2025

International trade and plastic waste in oceans: legal and policy challenges

in Marine Pollution

Zhang Hui
Aftab Haider
Asif Khan

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1627829

7,537 views
6 citations

Review

Published on 05 Aug 2025

Mechanical recycling and upcycling of marine macro- and micro- plastics: technologies, challenges, and future directions

in Marine Pollution

Ying Teng
Yitao Zheng
Zheng Wang
Zeping Wang
Heng Hu
Hao Zheng
Jianli Duan
Yang Meng
Yun Zhou
Philip Hall

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1625561

4,679 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 01 Aug 2025

Risk assessment of coastal dredging sediment plumes on the habitat of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis)

in Marine Pollution

Chang He
Alessandro Stocchino
Zhen-Yu Yin
Francesco De Leo
Yin-Fu Jin
Xiang-Sheng Chen

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1617954

1,679 views

Review

Published on 31 Jul 2025

A review on metallothionein research in marine and estuarine realms: past paradigms and future vistas

in Marine Pollution

Adnan H. Gora
M. P. Sreeram
Saima Rehman
Qurat Ul Ain
Kajal Chakraborty
D. Prema
R. Lavanya
Prabhugouda Siriyappagouder
P. S. Asha

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1636760

3,397 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 31 Jul 2025

The legal and socioeconomic challenges for environmental protection in marine policy and the silk route maritime

in Marine Pollution

Muhammad Bilawal Khaskheli
Yincheng Li
Yongchen Zhao
Wang Shumin

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1597932

3,797 views
4 citations

Original Research

Published on 31 Jul 2025

Enforcement of marine environmental law against marine pollution from land-based sources in China

in Marine Pollution

Xiaolin Pan

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1649087

1,870 views

Original Research

Published on 24 Jul 2025

Characterization and source analysis of trace metal pollution in coastal shallow marine sediments, Wanning area, Hainan Island, China

in Marine Pollution

Suimiao Wang
Xianqing Wang
Zhaofan Wang
Guangfei Guo
Liang Chen
Zanhui Huang
Dinghui Fu
Pingru Li
Xiuyu Yun

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1627805

2,804 views
1 citation

Policy and Practice Reviews

Published on 23 Jul 2025

Advancing EIA framework for deep-sea mining: a critical review of current regulations and proposals

in Marine Pollution

Yu Ning

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1612889

3,757 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 21 Jul 2025

Multi-matrix contamination by cyclic and linear siloxanes in a highly industrialized estuarine environment of Korea: source identification, seasonal variation, and bioaccumulation potential

in Marine Pollution

Wenming Chen
Sunggyu Lee
Hyun-Kyung Lee
Moonjin Lee
Hyo-Bang Moon

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1621429

2,391 views

Review

Published on 17 Jul 2025

Barriers or boosters? the role of governance pathways in deploying offshore carbon capture and storage: comparative implications from the EU and China

in Marine Pollution

Jinpeng Wang
Meng Zhang

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1621290

2,799 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 16 Jul 2025

From value recognition to effective implementation: the main problems and strengthening paths of law enforcement to combat IUU fishing

in Marine Pollution

Linlin Chen
Yuejun He

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1596492

2,747 views

Policy and Practice Reviews

Published on 16 Jul 2025

China’s marine plastic pollution governance path: focusing on the judicial positioning of PIL initiated by procuratorial agencies

in Marine Pollution

Ben-Chao Fu
Chuan-Kai Guo
Xiu-Juan Li
Hai-Dong Cai
Jin-Hua Guo
He-Ran Li

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1633230

2,978 views
1 citation

Policy and Practice Reviews

Published on 10 Jul 2025

A new horizon for rule-making in global ocean governance? Reflections on the IUCN’s contributions and limitations

in Marine Pollution

Xidi Chen
Yu Zhong
Lishan Zhang

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1615329

2,425 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Jul 2025

Do feeding habits influence anthropogenic particle consumption in demersal fish in a tropical estuary? A study from the northern part of the Tropical Eastern Pacific

in Marine Pollution

Carlos René Green-Ruíz
Felipe Amezcua
Roberto Cruz-García
José R. Rivera-Hernández
Víctor M. Muro-Torres

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1615827

2,047 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Jul 2025

Governmental claims system for marine ecological damage in China

in Marine Pollution

Lei Yang
Hao Liang
Yu-jing Li

Frontiers in Marine Science

doi 10.3389/fmars.2025.1612246

2,171 views

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Adsorption of oxytetracycline hydrochloride by magnetic activated carbon: kinetics, mechanism and site energy distribution analysis

Embeddedness analysis of a native Chinese NGO participating in international plastic treaty negotiations from the perspective of network institutionalism

Efficacies of cooking and depuration for reducing current-use pesticide residues in wild-caught giant mud crabs (Scylla serrata)

Judicialization and legal implications of international maritime governance in the context of climate change: insights from ITLOS Advisory Opinion No. 31

Variability in contamination of submarine groundwater discharge into West Hawai‘i coral reefs

Occurrence and ecological risks of organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls in a semi-enclosed urban watershed

Spatial distribution and risk assessment of microplastics in surface sediments in semi-enclosed waters: a case study of Laizhou Bay

The marine organism toxicity and regulatory policy of brominated flame retardants: a review

Interplay of natural and anthropogenic factors in source and distribution of heavy metals in Pingtan coastal area, Fujian Province

International trade and plastic waste in oceans: legal and policy challenges

Mechanical recycling and upcycling of marine macro- and micro- plastics: technologies, challenges, and future directions

Risk assessment of coastal dredging sediment plumes on the habitat of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis)

A review on metallothionein research in marine and estuarine realms: past paradigms and future vistas

The legal and socioeconomic challenges for environmental protection in marine policy and the silk route maritime

Enforcement of marine environmental law against marine pollution from land-based sources in China

Characterization and source analysis of trace metal pollution in coastal shallow marine sediments, Wanning area, Hainan Island, China

Advancing EIA framework for deep-sea mining: a critical review of current regulations and proposals

Multi-matrix contamination by cyclic and linear siloxanes in a highly industrialized estuarine environment of Korea: source identification, seasonal variation, and bioaccumulation potential

Barriers or boosters? the role of governance pathways in deploying offshore carbon capture and storage: comparative implications from the EU and China

From value recognition to effective implementation: the main problems and strengthening paths of law enforcement to combat IUU fishing

China’s marine plastic pollution governance path: focusing on the judicial positioning of PIL initiated by procuratorial agencies

A new horizon for rule-making in global ocean governance? Reflections on the IUCN’s contributions and limitations

Do feeding habits influence anthropogenic particle consumption in demersal fish in a tropical estuary? A study from the northern part of the Tropical Eastern Pacific

Governmental claims system for marine ecological damage in China