Special Issue: Plastic Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystems

Plastic pollution is pervasive across ecosystems, but knowledge about its effects on ecosystems and biota is biased towards marine pollution by small plastic fractions. To advance our knowledge about plastic pollution, we are organizing a special issue in Hydrobiologia addressing plastic pollution on aquatic ecosystems, biota and processes. We especially welcome contributions based on empirical studies. Reviews will also be considered, but editors should be addressed before submission to assess interest.

This special issue welcomes studies on plastic pollution on any aquatic ecosystem, and especially stimulates contributions addressing macroplastics (in any ecosystem) and contributions from freshwaters (addressing any plastic size). Contributions from so far less studied regions, such as Africa and South America are particularly welcome. All contributions need to address the interaction between plastics and biota or plastic effects on ecosystems; contributions simply mapping or quantifying plastics in the environment will not be considered.

How to submit? Submit your article via Editorial Manager or by clicking on the Submit manuscript button on the home page of Hydrobiologia. During submission you will be asked if your manuscript belongs to a special issue. Please select: 'S.I.: Plastic Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystems (Scalici et al.)’. For questions, please use the ‘CONTACT US’ button in the top menu.