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Knowledge drives conservation: Tackling the shark consumption issue in Italy – A case study
A recent study published in the scientific journal Marine Policy has uncovered a surprising finding: almost one in three Italians has unknowingly consumed shark meat. The cause? A mix of limited consumer awareness, misleading commercial labels, and a lack of transparency in the seafood supply chain.
Wholesale and retail industry review - Ocean Impact Initiative
The wholesale and retail sector plays a pivotal role as the bridge between producers and consumers; however, its high-volume consumption patterns place substantial social and environmental pressures on ecosystems.
Integrating Traditional and Innovative Monitoring Approaches to Track Marine Biodiversity in the Tyrrhenian Sea
A new study, published in the journal Marine Environmental Research, opens promising new avenues for the future of marine monitoring in the Mediterranean.
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry Review – Ocean Disclosure Initiative
Our new review explores the impact of the chemical and pharmaceutical sector on marine ecosystems, highlighting key environmental pressures and offering strategies to reduce them.
Review of the transport and logistics sector - Ocean Impact Initiative
This resource analyzes the oceanic impacts of the transport and logistics sector, outlining the main environmental pressures and proposing mitigation strategies.
Zooplankton as sentinel of the Adriatic Sea: new data on persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals
Our new study on pollutant levels in zooplankton from the Adriatic and Ionian seas reveals the presence of banned substances such as PCBs and DDT, as well as toxic heavy metals.