Dr Catarino and has a strong interest on the impact of anthropogenic activities on aquatic organisms, with a special focus on nano-microplastics (N-MPs) effects and global change. Dr Catarino is interested in identifying and quantifying plastic particles in different compartments of marine ecosystems (seawater, sediments, biota), to be able to inform on exposure and risks. Her current research also focuses on the assessment of the ecotoxicological effects of microplastics in marine organisms. Previously, Dr Catarino worked at the Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh, UK) on the NERC research project RealRiskNano and as a Marie-Curie Fellow (MARMICROTOX), on quantification of MPs in marine organisms and assessment of the bioavailability of MPs associated co-contaminants using molecular biomarkers. She got her PhD from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (Brussels, Belgium) and worked on global warming and ocean acidification effects in echinoderms. She has worked in collaboration with the Instituto Antártico Chileno and Universidad de Magallanes, and worked as a science communications consultant at Sustainability Consult (Brussels, Belgium). She has a strong interest in science outreach and public engagement and has collaborated with the HWU Athena SWAN, Our Dynamic Earth (science museum, Edinburgh), and the European Commission. Since 2014, Dr Catarino has been an active member of Native Scientist, a volunteer-based network of international scientists created to tackle educational disadvantage through science outreach. She tweets @Zebrazuli and is a member of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC).
Université Libre de Bruxelles; Faculté des Sciences; Département de Biologie des Organismes; Centre Interuniversitaire de Biologie Marine (ULB - UMH); Unité de Biologie Marine (BIOMAR), more
Innovative Solutions for Plastic Free European Rivers
Microplastic biomonitoring in fish: Assessing the feasibility and conducting a pilot field study
PhD Combined impacts of microplastics, from bio-based and petroleum-based polymers, and global warming on the population dynamics of a planktonic community
PhD: Decision support framework for plastic clean-up technologies in rivers and estuaries: minimizing unintentional bycatch while maintaining efficient plastic removal under realistic environmental conditions
PhD: Plastic pollution in a changing marine environment: assessing the combined effects of plastic pollution and global change in aquatic organisms
PLASTFLOW - Opvolgmeting in het kader van Doelstelling 9 van het Vlaams Actieplan Marien Zwerfvuil
Plastic Flux for Innovation and Business Opportunities in Flanders
Plastic Pirates - Go Europe! - Data consolidation
SSPIRIT - From Seabed to SPace: Identifying and quantifying plastic litteR with Innovative remote sensing Technologies
Targeting the reduction of plastic outflow into the North Sea
Grandjean, J.; González-Aravena, M.; Gallardo, P.; Dubois, P.; Catarino, A.I. (2026). Short-term tolerance to ocean acidification of the sub-Antarctic sea-urchin Arbacia dufresnii. Polar Biol. 49(1): 3. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00300-025-03437-y
Leone, G.; Catarino, A.; Pauwels, I.; Bossaer, M.; Conda Oco, R.; Chu, C.-Y.; Troch, P.; Goethals, P.L.M.; Everaert, G. (2026). Plastic clean-up mechanisms: Experimental insights on their bycatch. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 226(Spec. Issue): 119326. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2026.119326
Henry, T.B.; Bucknall, D.G.; Catarino, A.I.; Gillanders, B.M.; Haave, M.; Kaminski, N.E.; Völker, C.; Wootton, N. (2025). Examining misconceptions about plastic-particle exposure from ingestion of seafood and risk to human health. Environmental Science & Technology Letters online first: 1-9. https://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.estlett.5c00551
Khan, F.R.; Rolsky, C.B.; Catarino, A.I.; Kelkar, V. (2025). Microplastics pollution in aquatic ecosystems: Challenges and perspectives. Environments 12(9): 315. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/environments12090315
Niu, Z.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Linley, C.P.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A. (2025). Combined exposure of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) microplastics and global warming affects the population dynamics of a coastal copepod. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 221: 118465. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118465
Niu, Z.; Anglada Segura, S.; Le Gall, M.; Curto, M.; Demeyer, E.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Hom, D.; Davies, P.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2025). Leachates from weathered polypropylene items, but not from polylactic acid, induce ecotoxicological effects on a marine diatom. Microplastics and Nanoplastics 5(1): 35. https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s43591-025-00143-8
Lambert, S.; Vercauteren, M.; Catarino, A.I.; Li, Y.; Van Landuyt, J.; Boon, N.; Everaert, G.; De Rijcke, M.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2024). Aerosolization of micro- and nanoplastics via sea spray: Investigating the role of polymer type, size, and concentration, and potential implications for human exposure. Environ. Pollut. 351: 124105. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124105
Niu, Z.; Curto, M.; Le Gall, M.; Demeyer, E.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Dhakal, H.N.; Davies, P.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2024). Accelerated fragmentation of two thermoplastics (polylactic acid and polypropylene) into microplastics after UV radiation and seawater immersion. Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf. 271: 115981. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.115981
Peng, M.; Vercauteren, M.; Grootaert, C.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Rajkovic, A.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2024). Bioenergetic effects of pristine and ultraviolet-weathered polydisperse polyethylene terephthalate and polystyrene nanoplastics on human intestinal Caco-2 cells. Sci. Total Environ. 908: 168267. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168267
Schiefer, J.; Caspari, J.; Moscoso, J.A.; Catarino, A.I.; Miranda Afonso, P.; Golle, J.; Rebuschat, P. (2024). Science and Heritage Language Integrated Learning (SHLIL): Evidence of the effectiveness of an innovative science outreach program for migrant students. Science Ed. 108(4): 983-1014. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/sce.21860
Bento, A.; Catarino, A.I.; Moscoso, J.A. (2023). An exploratory study of the motivations, expectations and impact for scientists coordinating science engagement activities. Front. Commun. 8: 1168598. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fcomm.2023.1168598
Catarino, A.I.; Patsiou, D.; Summers, S.; Everaert, G.; Henry, T.B.; Gutierrez, T. (2023). Challenges and recommendations in experimentation and risk assessment of nanoplastics in aquatic organisms. Trends Anal. Chem. 167: 117262. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trac.2023.117262
Catarino, A.I.; Asselman, J.; Khan, F.R.; Everaert, G. (2023). Editorial: Plastic pollution in a changing marine environment: effects and risk. Front. Mar. Sci. 10: 1213393. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1213393
Catarino, A.I.; León, M.C.; Li, Y.; Lambert, S.; Vercauteren, M.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Everaert, G.; De Rijcke, M. (2023). Micro- and nanoplastics transfer from seawater to the atmosphere through aerosolization under controlled laboratory conditions. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 192: 115015. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.115015
Catarino, A.I.; Mahu, E.; Severin, M.I.; Akpetou, K.L.; Annasawmy, P.A.; Asuquo, F.E.; Beckman, F.; Benomar, M.; Jaya-Ram, A.; Malouli, M.; Mees, J.; Monteiro, I.; Dwiga, J.; Silva, P.N.; Nubi, O.A.; Martin-Cabrera, P.; Sim, Y.K.; Sohou, Z.; Pinn, W.S.; Zizah, S.; Everaert, G.; Hwai, T.S.; Krug, L.A.; Seeyave, S. (2023). Addressing data gaps in marine litter distribution: Citizen science observations of plastic pollution in coastal ecosystems by high-school students. Front. Mar. Sci. 10: 1126895. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2023.1126895
Davies, P.; LeGall, M.; Niu, Z.; Catarino, A.I.; De Witte, Y.; Everaert, G.; Dhakal, H.; Park, C.H.; Demeyer, E. (2023). Recycling and ecotoxicity of flax/PLA composites: Influence of seawater ageing. Composites Part C: Open Access 12: 100379. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcomc.2023.100379
Di Natale, M.; Catarino, A.I.; Summers, S.; Boyle, D.; Torri, M.; Nicosia, A.; Musco, M.; Masullo, T.; Russo, S.; Bennici, C.D.; Mazzola, A.; Cuttitta, A.; Henry, T.B. (2023). Influence of microplastic-associated biofilms on the bioavailability of a mixture of cadmium and benzo[a]pyrene by the analysis of biomarker gene expression in larval zebrafish. Ecol. Indic. 152: 110369. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2023.110369
Leone, G.; Moulaert, I.; Devriese, L.I.; Sandra, M.; Pauwels, I.; Goethals, P.L.M.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2023). A comprehensive assessment of plastic remediation technologies. Environ. Int. 173: 107854. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2023.107854
Leone, G.; Catarino, A.I.; De Keukelaere, L.; Bossaer, M.; Knaeps, E.; Everaert, G. (2023). Hyperspectral reflectance dataset of pristine, weathered, and biofouled plastics. ESSD 15(2): 745-752. https://dx.doi.org/10.5194/essd-15-745-2023
Severin, M.I.; Akpetou, K.L.; Annasawmy, P.A.; Asuquo, F.E.; Beckman, F.; Benomar, M.; Jaya-Ram, A.; Malouli, M.; Mees, J.; Monteiro, I.; Ndwiga, J.; Neves Silva, P.; Nubi, O.A.; Sim, Y.K.; Sohou, Z.; Tan Shau Hwai, A.; Woo, S.P.; Zizah, S.; Buysse, A.; Raes, F.; Krug, L.A.; Seeyave, S.; Everaert, G.; Mahu, E.; Catarino, A.I. (2023). Impact of the citizen science project COLLECT on ocean literacy and well-being within a north/west African and south-east Asian context. Frontiers in Psychology 14: 1130596. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1130596
Catarino, A.I.; Asselman, J.; Niu, Z.; Everaert, G. (2022). Micro- and nanoplastics effects in a multiple stressed marine environment. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances 7: 100119. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hazadv.2022.100119
De Witte, B.; Catarino, A.I.; Vandecasteele, L.; Dekimpe, M.; Meyers, N.; Deloof, D.; Pint, S.; Hostens, K.; Everaert, G.; Torreele, E. (2022). Feasibility study on biomonitoring of microplastics in fish gastrointestinal tracts. Front. Mar. Sci. 8: 794636. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.794636
Golle, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Bordalo, J.M.; Moscoso, J.A. (2022). How science outreach with children can promote equity and diversity. Trends in Cell Biology 32(8): 641-645. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tcb.2022.04.005
Khan, F.R.; Catarino, A.I.; Clark, N.J. (2022). The ecotoxicological consequences of microplastics and co-contaminants in aquatic organisms: a mini-review. Emerging Topics in Life Sciences 6(4): 339-348. https://dx.doi.org/10.1042/etls20220014
LeGall, M.; Niu, Z.; Curto, M.; Catarino, A.I.; Demeyer, E.; Jiang, C.; Dhakal, H.; Everaert, G.; Davies, P. (2022). Behaviour of a self-reinforced polylactic acid (SRPLA) in seawater. Polymer Testing 111: 107619. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2022.107619
Leone, G.; Catarino, A.I.; Pauwels, I.; Mani, T.; Tishler, M.; Egger, M.; Forio, M.A.E.; Goethals, P.L.M.; Everaert, G. (2022). Integrating Bayesian Belief Networks in a toolbox for decision support on plastic clean-up technologies in rivers and estuaries. Environ. Pollut. 296: 118721. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118721
Meyers, N.; Catarino, A.I.; Declercq, A.M.; Brenan, A.; Devriese, L.; Vandegehuchte, M.; De Witte, B.; Janssen, C.; Everaert, G. (2022). Microplastic detection and identification by Nile red staining: towards a semi-automated, cost- and time-effective technique. Sci. Total Environ. 823: 153441. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153441
Catarino, A.I.; Kramm, J.; Völker, C.; Henry, T.B.; Everaert, G. (2021). Risk posed by microplastics: Scientific evidence and public perception. Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry 29: 100467. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cogsc.2021.100467
Curto, M.; Le Gall, M.; Catarino, A.I.; Niu, Z.; Davies, P.; Everaert, G.; Dhakal, H.N. (2021). Long-term durability and ecotoxicity of biocomposites in marine environments: a review. Rsc Advances 11: 32917–32941. https://dx.doi.org/10.1039/d1ra03023j
Niu, Z.; Vandegehuchte, M.B.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). Environmentally relevant concentrations and sizes of microplastic do not impede marine diatom growth. J. Hazard. Mater. 409: 124460. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124460
Boyle, D.; Catarino, A.I.; Clark, N.J.; Henry, T.B. (2020). Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic fragments release Pb additives that are bioavailable in zebrafish. Environ. Pollut. 263(Part A): 114422. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114422
Everaert, G.; De Rijcke, M.; Lonneville, B.; Janssen, C.R.; Backhaus, T.; Mees, J.; van Sebille, E.; Koelmans, A.A.; Catarino, A.I.; Vandegehuchte, M. (2020). Risks of floating microplastic in the global ocean. Environ. Pollut. 207: 115499. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115499
Patsiou, D.; del Rio-Cubilledo, C.; Catarino, A.I.; Summers, S.; Mohd Fahmi, A.; Boyle, D.; Fernandes, T.F.; Henry, T.B.; Catarino, A.I. (2020). Exposure to Pb-halide perovskite nanoparticles can deliver bioavailable Pb but does not alter endogenous gut microbiota in zebrafish. Sci. Total Environ. 715: 136941. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.136941
Catarino, A.I.; Frutos, A.; Henry, T.B. (2019). Use of fluorescent-labelled nanoplastics (NPs) to demonstrate NP absorption is inconclusive without adequate controls. Sci. Total Environ. 670: 915-920. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.03.194
Catarino, A.I.; Macchia, V.; Sanderson, W.G.; Thompson, R.C.; Henry, T.B. (2018). Low levels of microplastics (MP) in wild mussels indicate that MP ingestion by humans is minimal compared to exposure via household fibres fallout during a meal. Environ. Pollut. 237: 675-684. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2018.02.069
Lanctôt, C.M.; Al-Sid-Cheikh, M.; Catarino, A.I.; Cresswell, T.; Danis, B.; Karapanagioti, H.K.; Mincer, T.; Oberhänsli, F.; Swarzenski, P.; Tolosa, I.; Metian, M. (2018). Application of nuclear techniques to environmental plastics research. J. Environ. Radioactivity 192: 368-375. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvrad.2018.07.019
Catarino, A.I.; Thompson, R.; Sanderson, W.; Henry, T.B. (2017). Development and optimization of a standard method for extraction of microplastics in mussels by enzyme digestion of soft tissues. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 36(4): 947-951. https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/etc.3608
Dery, A.; Guibourt, V.; Catarino, A.I.; Compère, P.; Dubois, P. (2014). Properties, morphogenesis, and effect of acidification on spines of the cidaroid sea urchin Phyllacanthus imperialis. Invertebr. Biol. 133(2): 188-199. dx.doi.org/10.1111/ivb.12054
Catarino, A.I.; Guibourt, V.; Moureaux, C.; De Ridder, C.; Compère, P.; Dubois, P. (2013). Antarctic urchin Ctenocidaris speciosa spines: lessons from the deep. Cah. Biol. Mar. 54(4): 649-655
Collard, M.; Laitat, K.; Moulin, L.; Catarino, A.I.; Grosjean, P.; Dubois, P. (2013). Buffer capacity of the coelomic fluid in echinoderms. Comp. Biochem. Physiol., Part A Mol. Integr. Physiol. 166(1): 199-206. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2013.06.002
Collard, M.; Catarino, A.I.; Bonnet, S.; Flammang, P.; Dubois, P. (2013). Effects of CO2-induced ocean acidification on physiological and mechanical properties of the starfish Asterias rubens. J. Exp. Mar. Biol. Ecol. 446: 355-362. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jembe.2013.06.003
Catarino, A.I.; Bauwens, M.; Dubois, P. (2012). Acid-base balance and metabolic response of the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus to different seawater pH and temperatures. Environm. Sc. & Poll. Res. 19(6): 2344-2353. dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11356-012-0743-1
Catarino, A.I.; De Ridder, C.; Gonzalez, M.; Gallardo, P.; Dubois, P. (2012). Sea urchin Arbacia dufresnei (Blainville 1825) larvae response to ocean acidification. Polar Biol. 35(3): 455-461. dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00300-011-1074-2
Ingels, J.; Vanreusel, A.; Brandt, A.; Catarino, A.I.; David, B.; De Ridder, C.; Dubois, P.; Gooday, A.J.; Martin, P.; Pasotti, F.; Robert, H. (2012). Possible effects of global environmental changes on Antarctic benthos: a synthesis across five major taxa. Ecol. Evol. 2(2): 453-485. dx.doi.org/10.1002/ece3.96
Moulin, L.; Catarino, A.I.; Claessens, T.; Dubois, P. (2011). Effects of seawater acidification on early development of the intertidal sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus (Lamarck 1816). Mar. Pollut. Bull. 62(1): 48-54. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2010.09.012
Moureaux, C.; Simon, J.; Mannaerts, G.; Catarino, A.I.; Pernet, P.; Dubois, P. (2011). Effects of field contamination by metals (Cd, Cu, Pb, Zn) on biometry and mechanics of echinoderm ossicles. Aquat. Toxicol. 105(3-4): 698-707. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2011.09.007
Catarino, A.I.; Cabral, H.; Peeters, K.; Pernet, P.; Punjabi, U.; Dubois, P. (2008). Metal concentrations, sperm motility, and RNA/DNA ratio in two echinoderm species from a highly contaminated fjord (the Sorfjord, Norway). Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 27(7): 1553-1560. https://dx.doi.org/10.1897/07-402.1
Hughes, A.D.; Kelly, M.S.; Barnes, D.K.A.; Catarino, A.I.; Black, K.D. (2006). The dual functions of sea urchin gonads are reflected in the temporal variations of their biochemistry. Mar. Biol. (Berl.) 148(4): 789-798. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00227-005-0124-0
Hughes, A.D.; Catarino, A.I.; Barnes, D.K.A.; Black, K.D. (2005). Gonad fatty acids and trophic interactions of the echinoid Psammechinus miliaris. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 305: 101-111. https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps305101
Cabral, H.; Catarino, A.I.; Figueiredo, J.; Garcia, J.; Henriques, M. (2003). Feeding ecology, age, growth and sexual cycle of the Portuguese sole, Synaptura lusitanica. J. Mar. Biol. Ass. U.K. 83(3): 613-618. https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0025315403007549h
Cabral, H.N.; Marques, J.F.; Rego, A.L.; Catarino, A.I.; Figueiredo, J.; Garcia, J. (2003). Genetic and morphological variation of Synaptura lusitanica Capello, 1868, along the Portuguese coast. J. Sea Res. 50(2-3): 167-175. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1385-1101(03)00060-1
Stiers, X.; Miranda, M. N.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2025). Exploring (micro)plastic pollution in European ports: Antwerp and Rotterdam case studies, in: Praet, N. et al.Particles in Europe 2025: Conference program and proceedings, 17 - 19 September 2025, Ostend, Belgium. pp. 111-117
Meyers, N.; De Witte, B.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2024). Automated microplastic analysis: Nile red staining and random forest modelling, in: De Witte, B. et al.ANDROMEDA portfolio of microplastics analyses protocols. pp. 69-84
Meyers, N.; De Witte, B.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2024). Extraction of microplastics from marine sediment samples followed by Nile red staining, in: De Witte, B. et al.ANDROMEDA portfolio of microplastics analyses protocols. pp. 46-55
Meyers, N.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; De Witte, B.; Everaert, G. (2024). Extraction of microplastics from marine seawater samples followed by Nile red staining, in: De Witte, B. et al.ANDROMEDA portfolio of microplastics analyses protocols. pp. 35-45
Nitschke, T.; Devriese, L.I.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2024). Citizen science integration and public engagement for plastic litter monitoring in the North Sea region: Insights from the TREASURE Project in the Living Lab Nieuwpoort, in: SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting, 5–9 May 2024, Seville, Spain: Abstract Book. pp. 1052
Severin, M.I.; Hooyberg, A.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2023). Using Citizen Science to understand plastic pollution: Implications for science and participants, in: Kramm, J. et al.Living in the plastic age: Perspectives from humanities, social sciences and environmental sciences. pp. 133-168
Khan, F.R.; Patsiou, D.; Catarino, A.I. (2021). Pollutants bioavailability and toxicological risk from microplastics, in: Rocha-Santos, T. et al.Handbook of microplastics in the environment. pp. 1-40. https://hdl.handle.net/10.1007/978-3-030-10618-8_19-1
Schiefer, J.; Moscoso, J.A.; Catarino, A.I.; Philipp, J.; Afonso, P.; Golle, J.; Trautwein, U.; Rebuschat, P. (2021). Science and language integrated learning: The effectiveness of a science outreach programme for migrant students, in: ESERA 2021 Online Conference: The 14th Conference of the European Science Education Research Association, August 30th to September 3rd, 2021.
dos Ramos Catarino, A.I. (2011). Temperate and cold water sea urchin species in an acidifying world: coping with change?. PhD Thesis. Université libre de Bruxelles, Faculté des Sciences – Sciences biologiques: Bruxelles.
dos Ramos Catarino, A.I. (2006). Effects of field metal contamination on sperm motility and RNA/DNA ratio in two echinoderm species = Efeito da acumulação de metais pesados na motilidade do esperma e no índice ARN/ADN de populações de duas espécies de equinodermes. MA Thesis. Universidade de Évora: Lisboa. 13 pp. https://hdl.handle.net/10174/16151
Beert, L.; Van Rooij, D.; Catarino, A. (2025). Microplastic extraction method development and distribution analyses of North-Atlantic deep-sea sediment sample, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 5 March 2025, Brugge. VLIZ Special Publication, 94: pp. 45
Catarino, A.I.; Mahu, E.; Severin, M.; Krug, L.A.; Tan Shau Hwai, A.; Beckman, F.; Seeyave, S. (2025). Citizen observation of plastic pollution in African coastal ecosystems to address data gaps in marine litter distribution, in: One Ocean Science Congress 2025, Nice, France, 3–6 June 2025. pp. OOS2025-946. https://dx.doi.org/10.5194/oos2025-946
Fockedey, N.; Seys, J.; Debaveye, L.; Tavernier, A.; Catarino, A.I.; Robyn, C.; Rondelez, J.; Verleye, T.J.; Dhondt, C.A.L.; Vanhoorne, B. (2025). Empowering citizens for marine and aquatic science: multi-level commitment to ocean literacy and monitoring of European seas and waters, in: Abrantes, J. et al.OTTERS conference waves of change: Changing hearts and minds through citizen science, May 23-24, 2025. Oeiras, Portugal: Book of Abstracts. pp. 36-37
Grandjean, J.; Asselman, J.; Catarino, A.I. (2025). Assessment of the combined effects of plastic pollution and global change on benthic primary consumers, from individual to coastal & estuarine ecosystems level, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 5 March 2025, Brugge. VLIZ Special Publication, 94: pp. 74
Grandjean, J.; Asselman, J.; Catarino, A.I. (2025). Combined effects of plastic pollution and global change on a benthic primary consumer, Nitokra spinipes, in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 11–15 May 2025 | Vienna, Austria. Innovation for tomorrow: progress in safe and sustainable concepts: Abstract Book. pp. 659-660
Grandjean, J.; Kazour, M.; Catarino, A.I. (2025). Toxicological evaluation of plastic and antifouling paint leachates on two life stages of an estuarine copepod: Nitokra spinipes, in the context of global change, in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 11–15 May 2025 | Vienna, Austria. Innovation for tomorrow: progress in safe and sustainable concepts: Abstract Book. pp. 659
Leone, G.; Severin, M.I.; Devriese, L.I.; Catarino, A.I.; Wyles, K.; Pauwels, I.; Goethals, P.L.M.; Everaert, G. (2025). Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards plastic clean-up technologies, in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 11–15 May 2025 | Vienna, Austria. Innovation for tomorrow: progress in safe and sustainable concepts: Abstract Book. pp. 1163
Leone, G.; Catarino, A.; Pauwels, I.; Forio, M.; Everaert, G.; Goethals, P.L.M. (2025). Bayesian Belief Networks as a tool to inform on plastic clean-up technologies net benefits, in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 11–15 May 2025 | Vienna, Austria. Innovation for tomorrow: progress in safe and sustainable concepts: Abstract Book. pp. 1079
Meyers, N.; Asselman, J.; Blust, R.; Town, R.M.; Diels, H.; Toorman, E.; Shettigar Nithin, A.; Decrop, B.; Koutrouveli, T.; Knaeps, E.; Meyers, L.; De Buyser, S.; Meneses, C.; Robberecht, M.; Rondelez, J.; Dhondt, C.A.L.; Catarino, A. (2025). PLASTFLOW: How much plastic flows into the North Sea? Quantifying plastic fluxes and identifying plastic hotspots in the Scheldt Estuary in Belgium, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 5 March 2025, Brugge. VLIZ Special Publication, 94: pp. 101-102
Meyers, N.S.; Catarino, A.I.; Asselman, J.; Blust, R.; Town, R.; Diels, H.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Decrop, B.; Koutrouveli, T.; Knaeps, E.; Devriese, L.I.; De Buyser, S.; Rondelez, J.; Robberecht, M.; Dhondt, C.A.L.; Meneses, C. (2025). PLASTFLOW - How much plastic flows into the sea? Quantifying plastic fluxes and identifying plastic hotspots in the Scheldt estuary in Belgium, in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 11–15 May 2025 | Vienna, Austria. Innovation for tomorrow: progress in safe and sustainable concepts: Abstract Book. pp. 685-686
Miranda, M. N.; Catarino, A.; Grandjean, J.; Bossaer, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Van Overloop, A.; Beentjes, J.; Doggen, A.; De Gheldere, N.; van Emmerik, T.H.M.; Stibora, M.; Vélez, N.M.; Sánchez-Guerrero-Hernández, M.J.; González-Fernández, D.; Everaert, G. (2025). Plastic in between rocks: A look into the spatial and temporal distribution of mesolitter and larger microlitter in the Scheldt riverbanks, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 5 March 2025, Brugge. VLIZ Special Publication, 94: pp. 103
Miranda, M.N.; Grandjean, J.; Muth, L.; Wagner, S.; Triantaphyllidis, G.; De Keukelaere, L.; van Emmerik, T.H.M.; Doggen, A.; Pucnik, R.; Vujanovic, A.; Uheida, A.; Dutta, J.; González-Fernández, D.; Deligiannakis, D.; de Vries, R.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2025). Assessing the plastic removal efficiency of riverine litter collection and prevention solution, in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 11–15 May 2025 | Vienna, Austria. Innovation for tomorrow: progress in safe and sustainable concepts: Abstract Book. pp. 152
Miranda, M.N.; Catarino, A.I.; González-Fernández, D.; Vélez-Nicolás, M.; Sánchez-Guerrero-Hernández, M.J.; Triantaphyllidis, G.; Bertino, G.; Dolinsek, H.; Vujanovic, A.; Dutta, J.; De Keukelaere, L.; Reusen, I.; Devriese, L.; De Buyser, S.; Everaert, G. (2025). Flowing from land to sea: developing innovative strategies for detection, prevention and collection of land-based plastic waste in European rivers, in: One Ocean Science Congress 2025, Nice, France, 3–6 June 2025. pp. OOS2025-1202. https://dx.doi.org/10.5194/oos2025-1202
Nitschke, T.; Lacroix, C.; Maas, G.; Guillemenot, P.; Paul, M.; De Buyser, S.; Devriese, L.I.; Catarino, A. (2025). Application of a matrix scoring technique: A reliable methodology for the sourcing of macrolitter from river-sea interfaces?, in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 11–15 May 2025 | Vienna, Austria. Innovation for tomorrow: progress in safe and sustainable concepts: Abstract Book. pp. 916-917
Nitschke, T.; Veillet, G.; Meyers, N.; Pasquier, G.; Doyen, P.; Amara, R.; Catarino, A. (2025). Standardization of microlitter sampling at river-sea interfaces: A comparison of the in-situ methodologies aquatic drone and ferry box, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 5 March 2025, Brugge. VLIZ Special Publication, 94: pp. 109
Adamopoulou, A.; Pitta, E.; Catarino, A.I.; Cowger, W.; Zeri, C. (2024). Optimizing spectral classification and oxidation estimation of environmental Microplastics, in: MICRO 2024: Plastic pollution from macro to nano. International conference, 23 -27 September 2024, Lanzarote, Spain.
Akoueson, F.; Nitschke, T.; Bossaer, M.; Almasri, B.; Rolando, C.; Catarino, A.I.; Duflos, G.; Dehaut, A.; Amara, R.; Doyen, P. (2024). Evaluation of the emission potential (microplastics & organic additives) by conventional or biodegradable mussel nets, in: MICRO 2024: Plastic pollution from macro to nano. International conference, 23 -27 September 2024, Lanzarote, Spain.
Catarino, A.I.; Niu, Z.; Nathan, N.; De Witte, Y.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.R.; Everaert, G. (2024). Combined effects of global warming and microplastic exposure from individual to populational levels of a benthic copepod, in: MICRO 2024: Plastic pollution from macro to nano. International conference, 23 -27 September 2024, Lanzarote, Spain.
Debaveye, L.; Nitschke, T.; Seys, J.; Dhondt, C.A.L.; Cabrera, P.; Catarino, A.I. (2024). The Plastic Pirates Go Europe! initiative in Belgium: a citizen science project for the observation of riverine and coastal litter, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 64
Devriese, L,; Toorman, E.; Shettigar, N.A.; Decrop, B.; Koutrouveli, T.; Krebs, A.; Asselman, J.; Vercauteren, M.; Sioen, M.; Janssen, C.; Teunkens, B.; Blust, R.; Knaeps, E.; De Keukelaere, L.; Moulaert, I.; Nitschke, T.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2024). How much plastic flows into the sea and what are the implications for policy? Case study of Flanders., in: MICRO 2024: Plastic pollution from macro to nano. International conference, 23 -27 September 2024, Lanzarote, Spain.
Grandjean, J.; Kazour, M.; Sawan, R.; Amara, R.; Nitschke, T.; Catarino, A.I. (2024). Effects of plastics leachates on the larvae settlement of Crassostrea gigas in a multiple stressor environment, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 77
Lambert, S.; Vercauteren, M.; Catarino, A.I.; Li, Y.; Van Landuyt, J.; Boon, N.; Everaert, G.; De Rijcke, M.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2024). Transfer of micro- and nanoplastics via sea spray aerosols and estimate of human exposure, in: SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting, 5–9 May 2024, Seville, Spain: Abstract Book. pp. 492
Leone, G.; Catarino, A.I.; Pauwels, I.; Bossaer, M.; Oco Conda, R.; Chu, C.-Y.; Troch, P.; Goethals, P.; Everaert, G. (2024). Experimental assessment of plastic and biota removal by plastic clean-up mechanisms, in: SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting: Science-based solutions in times of crisis: Integrating science and policy for environmental challenges, 5–9 May 2024, Seville, Spain: Abstract Book. pp. 1042-1043
Leone, G.; Catarino, A.I.; Pauwels, I.; Bossaer, M.; Oco Conda, R.; Chu, C.-Y.; Troch, P.; Goethals, P.; Everaert, G. (2024). Assessing of plastic and biota removal by plastic clean-up mechanisms in artificial flume settings, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 84
Miranda, M. N.; Muth, L.; Wagner, S.; Triantaphyllidis, G.; De Keukelaere, L.; Pucnik, R.; Vujanovic, A.; González-Fernández, D.; van Emmerik, T.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2024). The INSPIRE approach to assess the plastic removal efficiency of technology-based solutions for rivers, in: MICRO 2024: Plastic pollution from macro to nano. International conference, 23 -27 September 2024, Lanzarote, Spain. . https://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18386549
Miranda, M. N.; Catarino, A.I.; Devriese, L.; De Buyser, S.; De Keukelaere, L.; Beentjes, J.; de Groote, T.; Doggen, A.; Collette, H.; van Emmerik, T.H.M.; Waldschläger, K.; Stibora, M.; Vujanovic, A.; Pucnik, R.; González-Fernández, D.; Everaert, G. (2024). Exploring solutions for plastic pollution: detecting, collecting, and preventing unwanted debris in the Scheldt River, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 92
Miranda, M.N.; Catarino, A.I.; González-Fernández, D.; De Keukelaere, L.; van Emmerik, T.H.M.; Devriese, L.I.; Triantaphyllidis, G.; Dutta, J.; Bertino, G.; Vujanovic, A.; Everaert, G. (2024). Paving the way with a holist approach combining technologies and actions to reduce litter in European rivers, in: SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting, 5–9 May 2024, Seville, Spain: Abstract Book. pp. 1046
Nitschke, T.; Sawan, R.; Dhondt, C.A.L.; Devriese, L.I.; Everaert, G.; Decrop, B.; Doyen, P.; Amara, R.; Catarino, A.I. (2024). Quantification and characterization of riverine plastic litter outflow into the North Sea within the international TREASURE project, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 102
Niu, Z; Nault, N; De Witte, Y.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2024). Combined effects of increased temperature and microplastics on the population dynamics of a harpacticoid copepod, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 6 March 2024, Oostende. VLIZ Special Publication, 91: pp. 103
Niu, Z.; Asselman, J.; De Witte, Y.; Janssen, C.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2024). Combined effects of global warming and microplastic on the population dynamics of a harpacticoid copepod, in: SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting, 5–9 May 2024, Seville, Spain: Abstract Book. pp. 653
Pazos, R.; Niu, Z.; Nathan, N.; Amalvy, J.; Cochero, J.; Pecile, A.; Gómez, N.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A. (2024). Microplastics accumulation in an estuarine ecosystem and ecotoxicological effects of plastic leachates on a benthic copepod, in: MICRO 2024: Plastic pollution from macro to nano. International conference, 23 -27 September 2024, Lanzarote, Spain.
Catarino, A.I.; Mahu, E.; Severin, M.I.; Akpetou, K.L.; Annasawmy, P.A.; Asuquo, F.E.; Beckman, F.; Benomar, M.; Jaya-Ram, A.; Malouli, M.; Mees, J.; Monteiro, I.; Ndwiga, J.; Neves Silva, P.; Nubi, O.A.; Martin-Cabrera, P.; Sim, Y.K.; Sohou, Z.; Pinn, W.S.; Zizah, S.; Everaert, G.; Tan Shau Hwai, A.; Krug, L.; Seeyave, S. (2023). Citizen observation of plastic pollution in coastal ecosystems to address data gaps in marine litter distribution, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 48
Chia-Yu, C.; Catarino, A.I. (2023). Comparison of the accuracy of citizen science and expert data collection in marine plastic pollution survey, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 49
De Witte, Y.; Niu, Z.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C. (2023). Combined effects of temperature and microplastics on Phaeodactylum tricornutum and Nitokra spinipes, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 54
Leone, G.; Moulaert, I.; Devriese, L.I.; Sandra, M.; Pauwels, I.; Goethals, P.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2023). Assessing the state-of-the-art of plastic clean-up and prevention technologies based on a systematic review of scientific literature in combination with resources from practical applications, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 68
Leone, G.; Moulaert, I.; Devriese, L.; Pauwels, I.; Sandra, M.; Goethals, P.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2023). Assessing characteristics, uses, and potential environmental impact of plastic remediation technologies, in: SETAC Europe 33rd annual meeting, 30 April–4 Day 2023 | Dublin, Ireland + online “Data-driven environmental decision-making”: Abstract Book. pp. 672
Lim, X.K.; Li, Y.; Everaert, G.; De Rijcke, M.; Catarino, A.I. (2023). Microplastics transfer from the ocean to the atmosphere through aerosolization, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 72
Niu, Z.; Catarino, A.I.; Le Gall, M.; Curto, M.; Demeyer, E.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Dhakal, H.; Davies, P.; Everaert, G. (2023). Self-reinforced polylactic acid (SR-PLA) is more resistant to releasing microplastic than polypropylene (PP) after UV irradiance, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 78
Niu, Z.; Le Gall, M.; Curto, M.; Demeyer, E.; Catarino, A.I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Dhakal, H.; Davies, P.; Everaert, G. (2023). Combined effects of global warming and plastic leachates from conventional and bio-based polymers on a harpacticoid copepod, in: SETAC Europe 33rd annual meeting, 30 April–4 Day 2023 | Dublin, Ireland + online “Data-driven environmental decision-making”: Abstract Book. pp. 218
Patsiou, D.; Niu, Z.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2023). Impact of microplastics on mussels under extreme climate conditions, in: SETAC Europe 33rd annual meeting, 30 April–4 Day 2023 | Dublin, Ireland + online “Data-driven environmental decision-making”: Abstract Book. pp. 218
Pazos, R.S.; Niu, Z.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2023). Combined effect of salinity and leachates of environmental plastics on the copepod Nitokra spinipes, in: SETAC Europe 33rd annual meeting, 30 April–4 Day 2023 | Dublin, Ireland + online “Data-driven environmental decision-making”: Abstract Book. pp. 217
Pazos, R.S.; Niu, Z.; Nault, N.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2023). Efectos de lixiviados de plásticos ambientales en el copépodo Nitokra spinipes en condiciones estuariales, in: IV Congreso Iberoamericano de Limnología: X Congreso Argentino de Limnología (Buenos Aires, 31 Julio-4 Agosto, 2023).
Peng, M.; Vercauteren, M.; Grootaert, C.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Rajkovic, A.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2023). Bioenergetic status of human intestinal Caco-2 cells after exposure to simulated environmental nanoplastics, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 82
Peng, M.; Vercauteren, M.; Grootaert, C.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Rajkovic, A.; Janssen, C.; Asselman, J. (2023). Bioenergetic status of human intestinal Caco-2 cells after exposure to simulated environmental nanoplastic, in: SETAC Europe 33rd annual meeting, 30 April–4 Day 2023 | Dublin, Ireland + online “Data-driven environmental decision-making”: Abstract Book. pp. 82
Severin, M.I.; Akpetou, K.L.; Annasawmy, P.A.; Asuquo, F.E.; Beckman, F.; Benomar, M.; Jaya-Ram, A.; Malouli, M.; Mees, J.; Monteiro, I.; Ndwiga, J.; Neves Silva, P.; Nubi, O.A.; Sim, Y.K.; Sohou, Z.; Tan Shau Hwai, A.; Woo, S.P.; Zizah, S.; Buysse, A.; Raes, F.; Krug, L.A.; Seeyave, S.; Everaert, G.; Mahu, E.; Catarino, A.I. (2023). What can citizen science do for you? Impact of the COLLECT project on ocean literacy and well-being within a North/West African and South-East Asian context, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, 1 March 2023, Bruges. VLIZ Special Publication, 90: pp. 38
Anglada Segura, S.; Niu, Z.; Plijnaar, L.; Janssen, C.R.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2022). Impact of global warming and plastic leachates from conventional and bio-based polymers on the growth of Phaeodactylum tricornutum, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 32
Bouwens, J.; Vercauteren, M.; Janssen, C.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Catarino, A.I.; Asselman, J.; Everaert, G. (2022). Micro- and macroplastic concentrations in the water column and sediment of Belgian sea ports and estuaries, in: SETAC Europe 32nd Annual Meeting 15–19 may 2022 | Copenhagen, Denmark: “Towards a reduced pollution society”. Abstract Book. pp. 294
Catarino, A.I.; Mahu, E.; Akita, L.G.; Akpetou, K.L.; Annasawmy, P.A.; Asuquo, F.E.; Beckman, F.; Benomar, M.; Everaert, G.; Jaya-Ram, A.; Krug, L.A.; Malouli, M.; Monteiro, I.; Silva, P.N.; Nubi, O.A.; Seeyave, S.; Severin, M.I.; Sohou, Z.; Tan Shau Hwai, A.; Zizah, S.; Woo, S.P.; Sim, Y.K. (2022). Citizen observation of plastic pollution in African coastal ecosystems to address data gaps in marine litter distribution, in: SETAC Europe 32nd Annual Meeting 15–19 may 2022 | Copenhagen, Denmark: “Towards a reduced pollution society”. Abstract Book. pp. 639
Catarino, A.I.; León Duque, M.C.; Li, Y.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Everaert, G.; De Rijcke, M. (2022). Microplastics transfer from the ocean to the atmosphere through aerosolization: insights undercontrolled laboratory conditions, in: MICRO 2022, Online Atlas Edition: Plastic Pollution from MACRO to nano, 14-18 November 2022. pp. 427341. https://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7216242
Catarino, A.I.; Mahu, E.; Severin, M.I.; Akpetou, K.L.; Annasawmy, P.A.; Asuquo, F.E.; Beckman, F.; Benomar, M.; Jaya-Ram, A.; Mohammed, M.; Monteiro, I.; Neves Silva, P.; Nubi, O.A.; Sohou, Z.; Zizah, S.; Woo, S.P.; Sim, Y.K.; Everaert, G.; Tan Shau Hwai, A.; Krug, L.; Seeyave, S. (2022). Citizen observation of plastic pollution in coastal ecosystems to address data gaps in marine litter distribution, in: MICRO 2022, Online Atlas Edition: Plastic Pollution from MACRO to nano, 14-18 November 2022. pp. 427338. https://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7216250
Catarino, A.I.; Mahu, E.; Severin, M.I.; Akpetou, K.L.; Annasawmy, P.A.; Asuquo, F.E.; Beckman, F.; Benomar, M.; Everaert, G.; Jaya-Ram, A.; Malouli, M.; Monteiro, I.; Neves Silva, P.; Nubi, O.A.; Sohou, Z.; Tan Shau Hwai, A.; Zizah, S.; Woo, S.P.; Sim, Y.K.; Krug, L.A.; Seeyave, S. (2022). Citizen observation of plastic pollution in coastal ecosystems to address data gaps in marine litter distribution, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 40-41
Everaert, G.; Shettigar, N.A.; Devriese, L.; Vercauteren, M.; Janssen, C.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Catarino, A.I.; Asselman, J.; Toorman, E. (2022). Lowland rivers as sinks for plastic? A model-based case study relying on in situ observations for the Scheldt estuary in Belgium, in: Microplastics 2022: Congressi Stefano Franscini, Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland – 6-11 November 2022: Abstracts. pp. 13
León Duque, M.C.; Li, Y.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I.; De Rijcke, M. (2022). Microplastics transfer from the ocean to the atmosphere through aerosolization, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 61
Leone, G.; Catarino, A.I.; Pauwels, I.; Mani, T.; Tishler, M.; Egger, M.; Forio, M.; Goethals, P.; Everaert, G. (2022). Bayesian Belief Networks as a toolbox for the creation of a decision support framework for plastic clean-up technology selection in rivers and estuaries, in: SETAC Europe 32nd Annual Meeting 15–19 may 2022 | Copenhagen, Denmark: “Towards a reduced pollution society”. Abstract Book. pp. 422
Leone, G.; Moulaert, I.; Devriese, L.; Sandra, M.; Pauwels, I.; Goethals, P.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2022). Challenges, prospects, and opportunities for plastic remediation technologies, in: MICRO 2022, Online Atlas Edition: Plastic Pollution from MACRO to nano, 14-18 November 2022. pp. 427076. https://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7216628
Leone, G.; Catarino, A.I.; De Keukelaere, L.; Bossaer, M.; Knaeps, E.; Everaert, G. (2022). Hyperspectral reflectance of dry, wet and submerged plastics polymers under environmentally relevant conditions, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 63-64
Leone, G.; Catarino, A.I.; Pauwels, I.; Mani, T.; Tishler, M.; Egger, M.; Forio, M.A.E.; Goethals, P.L.M.; Everaert, G. (2022). Bayesian Belief Networks to reduce unintentional bycatch in riverine and estuarine plastic removal systems, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 62
Leone, G.; Catarino, A.I.; Pauwels, I.; Mani, T.; Tishler, M.; Egger, M.; Forio, M.A.E.; Goethals, P.L.M. (2022). Assisting stakeholders in their choice of riverine and estuarine plastic clean-up technologies with the aid of Bayesian Belief Networks, in: EGU General Assembly 2022. Vienna, Austria & Online, 23–27 May 2022. pp. EGU22-4092. https://dx.doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu22-4092
Ndwiga, J.; Bouwens, J.; Devriese, L.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2022). Slippery mess: macroplastic pollution in slipways at the Port of Ostend, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 69-70
Niu, Z.; Le Gall, M.; Curto, M.; Demeyer, E.; Catarino, A.I.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, R.; Dhakal, H.; Davies, P.; Everaert, G. (2022). Combined effects of global warming and plastic leachates from conventional and bio-based polymers on a harpacticoid copepod, in: MICRO 2022, Online Atlas Edition: Plastic Pollution from MACRO to nano, 14-18 November 2022. pp. 427296. https://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7216305
Niu, Z.; Catarino, A.I.; Le Gall, M.; Curto, M.; Demeyer, E.; Hom, D.; Davies, P.; Everaert, G. (2022). Release of microplastics from a bio-based composite after ultraviolet irradiation, in: EGU General Assembly 2022. Vienna, Austria & Online, 23–27 May 2022. pp. EGU22-8508. https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu22-8508
Niu, Z.; Catarino, A.I.; Le Gall, M.; Curto, M.; Demeyer, E.; Vandegehuchte, M.B.; Dhakal, H.; Davies, P.; Everaert, G. (2022). The effect of leachates from a ultraviolet weathered bio-based composite on marine diatom growth, in: SETAC Europe 32nd Annual Meeting 15–19 may 2022 | Copenhagen, Denmark: “Towards a reduced pollution society”. Abstract Book. pp. 313-314
Niu, Z.; Catarino, A.I.; Le Gall, M.; Curto, M.; Demeyer, E.; Dhakal, H.; Davies, P.; Everaert, G. (2022). Release of microplastics from a newly developed bio-based composite after ultraviolet irradiation, in: SETAC Europe 32nd Annual Meeting 15–19 may 2022 | Copenhagen, Denmark: “Towards a reduced pollution society”. Abstract Book. pp. 299
Niu, Z.; Catarino, A.I.; Le Gall, M.; Curto, M.; Demeyer, E.; Dhakal, H.; Davies, P.; Everaert, G. (2022). Microplastic formation from a bio-based composite after ultraviolet irradiation, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 71
Plijnaar, L.; Niu, Z.; Anglada Segura, S.; De Schamphelaere, K.; Hablützel, P.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2022). Influence of changing water temperature and plastics leachates on an individual and molecular level of the harpacticoid copepod Nitokra spinipes, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 77
Timperman, J.; Meyers, N.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; De Witte, B.; Catarino, A.I.; De Rijcke, M.; Everaert, G. (2022). Flow cytometry for microplastic observation in the marine environment, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 2 March 2022. VLIZ Special Publication, 88: pp. 87
Catarino, A.I.; Kramm, J.; Völker, C.; Henry, T.B.; Everaert, G. (2021). Risk posed by microplastics: Scientific evidence and public perception, in: SETAC Europe 2021: SETAC Europe 31st Annual Meeting, 3-6 May 2021. pp. 2 pp
Catarino, A.I.; Summers, S.; Henry, T.B. (2021). Effects of ingested microplastics with sorbed triclosan on fish gut health and assessment of triclosan bioavailability, in: World Fisheries Congress, 20-24 September 2021, Adelaide, Australia. (Virtual event).
Dhakal, H.; Curto, M.; Le Gall, M.; Davies, P.; Niu, Z.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). Long term durability and ageing behaviour of biocomposites for marine application, in: Bio-Materials; Playing a key role in the composites industry's net zero future, 17th November 2021, Warwick, UK. pp. 1
Everaert, G.; De Rijcke, M.; Lonneville, B.; Janssen, C.; Backhaus, T.; Mees, J.; van Sebille, E.; Koelmans, A.; Catarino, A.I.; Vandegehuchte, M. (2021). First global map of risks of microplastic in the ocean surface, in: SETAC Europe 2021: SETAC Europe 31st Annual Meeting, 3-6 May 2021. pp. 2 pp
Mahu, E.; Seeyave, S.; Krug, L.; Severin, M.I.; Everaert, G.; Tan Shau Hwai, A.; Annasawmy, P.A.; Catarino, A.I. (2021). Citizen observation of marine litter in African coastal ecosystems, in: SETAC Africa 10th Biennial Conference, 20-22 September 2021: virtual meeting: Stakeholder inclusion for climate change and environmental sustainability: Abstract Book. pp. 13
Meyers, N.; Catarino, A.I.; Janssen, C.; De Witte, B.; Everaert, G. (2021). A novel, automated method to identify microplastic polymers based on fluorescent staining with Nile Red, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 3 March 2021. VLIZ Special Publication, 87: pp. 86
Niu, Z.; Catarino, A.I.; Davies, P.; Le Gall, M.; Curto, M.; Jiang, C.; Dotcheva, M.; Vancoillie, G.; Dhakal, H.; Vandegehuchte, M.; Everaert, G. (2021). Microplastic formation from a newly developed biocomposite, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 3 March 2021. VLIZ Special Publication, 87: pp. 91
Niu, Z.; Vandegehuchte, M.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). Environmentally relevant concentrations and sizes of microplastic do not alter marine diatom growth, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day, Online event 3 March 2021. VLIZ Special Publication, 85: pp. 17
Schiefer, J.; Philipp, J.; Moscoso, J.A.; Afonso, P.; Catarino, A.I.; Golle, J.; Trautwein, U.; Rebuschat, P. (2021). Can a science enrichment programme delivered in the mother tongue of foreign scientists increase the motivation of migrant pupils for science?, in: Learning for Citizenship: Online Conference – Supporting migrant students through the pandemic (25-26th May). pp. 1 pp
Schiefer, J.; Moscoso, J.A.; Catarino, A.; Philipp, J.; Afonso, P.; Golle, J.; Trautwein, U.; Rebuschat, P. (2021). Exploring the effectiveness of an innovative science outreach programme for migrant students, in: 19th Biennial EARLI Online Conference on Learning & Instruction, 23 - 27 August 2021, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Catarino, A.; Kunachitpimol, N.; Frutos, A.; Vernay, E.; Henry, T. (2020). Investigating effects of nanoplastics on the bioavailability of sediment-associatedtoxicants by assessment of zebrafish gene expression, in: SETAC Europe 30th Annual Meeting. Open Science for Enhanced Global Environmental Protection: abstract book. pp. 206-207
Catarino, A.; Niu, Z.; Bossaer, M.; Rappé, K.; Vandegehuchte, M.; Everaert, G. (2020). Fishing for litter while sailing: blackfish citizen science samples contribute to plastic pollution inventory, in: SETAC Europe 30th Annual Meeting. Open Science for Enhanced Global Environmental Protection: abstract book. pp. 328
Catarino, A.; Everaert, G.; Niu, Z.; Davies, P.; Le Gall, M.; Curto, M.; Jiang, C.; Dotcheva, M.; Vancoillie, G.; Dhakal, H.; Vandegehuchte, M. (2020). Assessment of the degradability and toxicity of biobased composites, in: SETAC Europe 30th Annual Meeting. Open Science for Enhanced Global Environmental Protection: abstract book. pp. 207
Catarino, A.; Frutos, A.; Henry, T. (2020). Use of fluorescent-labelled nanoplastics (NPs) to demonstrate NP absorption is inconclusive without adequate controls, in: SETAC Europe 30th Annual Meeting. Open Science for Enhanced Global Environmental Protection: abstract book. pp. 204
Catarino, A.I.; Niu, Z.; Declercq, M.A.M.; Bossaer, M.; Muyle, J.; Vandegehuchte, M.; Everaert, G. (2020). Development of cost-effective methodologies to identify and quantify microplastics in seawater samples, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 18 March 2020. VLIZ Special Publication, 84: pp. 48
Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.; Niu, Z.; Declercq, A.; Vrielinck, H.; Khelifi, S.; De Rijcke, M.; Devriese, L.; De Witte, B.; Bossaer, M.; Janssen, C.; Vandegehuchte, M. (2020). Development of cost-effective methodologies to identify and quantify microplastics in seawater samples, in: SETAC Europe 30th Annual Meeting. Open Science for Enhanced Global Environmental Protection: abstract book. pp. 202-203
Niu, Z.; Catarino, A.I.; Davies, P.; Le Gall, M.; Curto, M.; Jiang, C.; Dotcheva, M.; Vancoillie, G.; Dhakal, H.; Vandegehuchte, M.; Everaert, G. (2020). Potential solution for marine litter? Assessment of the degradability and ecotoxicity of biobased composites, in: Mees, J. et al.Book of abstracts – VLIZ Marine Science Day. Oostende, Belgium, 18 March 2020. VLIZ Special Publication, 84: pp. 70
Catarino, A.I.; Macchia, V.; Barras, H.; Sanderson, W.; Thompson, R.; Henry, T. (2017). Assessment of microplastics present in mussels collected from the Scottish coast, in: Baztan, J. et al.MICRO 2016: Fate and impact of microplastics in marine ecosystems: from the coastline to the open sea. pp. 60-61. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-812271-6.00056-9
Catarino, A.I.; Measures, J.; Henry, T.B. (2017). Bioavailability of co-contaminants sorbed to microplastics in the blue mussel Mytilus edulis, in: Baztan, J. et al.MICRO 2016: Fate and impact of microplastics in marine ecosystems: from the coastline to the open sea. pp. 61-62. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-812271-6.00057-0
Catarino, A.I.; Sanderson, W.; Thompson, R.; Henry, T. (2014). MARMICROTOX project: Effects of microplastics in marine organisms and use of mussels to assess their presence in the Scottish coast, in: Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland: Annual Science Meeting, 3-5 September 2014 . pp. 1
Catarino, A.I.; Dubois, P. (2013). Impact of seawater acidification on sea urchin growth, in: Johnson, C. (Ed.) Echinoderms in a Changing World: Proceedings of the 13th International Echinoderm Conference, University of Tasmania, Hobart Tasmania, Australia, 5-9 2009 January 2009. pp. 283
Guibourt, V.; Catarino, A.I.; Dubois, P. (2013). Effect of seawater acidification on cidaroid spines, in: Johnson, C. (Ed.) Echinoderms in a Changing World: Proceedings of the 13th International Echinoderm Conference, University of Tasmania, Hobart Tasmania, Australia, 5-9 2009 January 2009. pp. 287-288
Laitat, K.; Collard, M.; Moulin, L.; Catarino, A.I.; Grosjean, P.; Dubois, P. (2012). Buffer capacity of the coelomic fluid in echinoderms, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts - VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 24 February 2012. VLIZ Special Publication, 55: pp. 42
Catarino, A.I.; Medakovic, D.; De Ridder, C.; Gonzalez, M.; Gallardo, P.; André, L.; Dubois, P. (2011). Resilience of the sub-Antarctic sea urchin Arbacia dufresnei towards ocean acidification, in: World Conference on Marine Biodiversity 2011. Our Oceans, Our Future: Oral Abstract Booklet. pp. 20
Collard, M.; Bonnet, S.; Catarino, A.I.; Dubois, P. (2011). Ocean acidification effects on the physiology and adhesion properties of the starfish Asterias rubens, in: World Conference on Marine Biodiversity 2011. Our Oceans, Our Future: Digital Object Abstract Booklet. pp. 7
Catarino, A.I.; Garcia, J.; Cabral, H.; Gonçalves, E. (2004). Biogeograpic considerations on Crustacea (Anomura and Brachyura) and Echinodermata assemblages in the central coast of Portugal, in: Green, D.R. et al.Littoral 2004: 7th International Symposium. Delivering Sustainable Coasts: Connecting Science and Policy, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, 20th - 22nd September 2004. Proceedings volume 2. pp. 735-736
Barbier, M.; Kazour, M.; Catarino, A.I. (2026). Deliverable 7.6: Annual ethics report. Version 1.1. Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ): Oostende. 57 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/134
Barbier, M.; Catarino, A.I. (2025). Deliverable 7.5: Annual ethics report_24. Version 1.1. Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ): Oostende. 39 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/117
Catarino, A.; Everaert, G. (2025). Deliverable 7.2: Plan to implement the technical Coordination of INSPIRE. Version 2.1. Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ): Oostende. 16 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/111
Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2025). Deliverable 7.1: Plan to implement actions for Coordination of INSPIRE. Version 2.1. Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ): Oostende. 18 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/110
De Buyser, S.; Devriese, L,; Withouck, I.; Bouvet, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Reusen, I.; Gilani, S.; Milosevic, M.; Miranda, M. N.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2025). Deliverable 6.7: Collaboration acceleration plan. Version 2.4. Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Ostend. 70 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/109
De Keukelaere, L.; Poorters, L.; Knaeps, E.; Devriese, L.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Miranda, M.; Milosevic, M.; Babic, D.; Siljanovic, I.; Gilani, S.; Madricardo, F.; Moschino, V.; Collette, H.; Vieira, L.; Kett, G.; Jeglic, D.; Klabjan, K.; Mehta, P.; Vasilescu, M.; Chiru, E. (2025). Deliverable 6.1: Community engagement, communication and dissemination strategy. Version 1.1. Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek (VITO): Mol. 46 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/105
Dutta, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Miranda, M. (2025). Deliverable 5.2: Open call documents kit and third-party financing rules. Version 3.2. KTH Royal Institute of Technology: Stockholm. 20 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/104
González-Fernández, D.; Catarino, A.I.; Miranda, M. N.; Vélez-Nicolás, M.; Sánchez-Guerrero-Hernández, M.J.; Boonma, K.; van Emmerik, T.H.M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Wagner, S.; Muth, L.; Petelin, M. (2025). Deliverable 1.2: Monitoring and analysis protocols. Version 4.1. University of Cádiz (UCA): Cádiz. 48 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/101
Lalyer, C.R.; Devriese, L.I.; Blust, R.; Knaeps, E.; Van Overloop, A.; De Keukelaere, L.; Asselman, J.; Diels, H.; Town, R.M.; Toorman, E.; Shettigar, N.A.; Koutrouveli, T.; Decrop, B.; Dhondt, C.A.L.; Rondelez, J.; Bonifacio, L.; Meyers, N.; Catarino, A. (2025). How much plastic reaches the sea? A case study from the Scheldt. VLIZ Beleidsinformerende Nota's, 2025_002. Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Ostend. 19 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/127
Meyers, N.; Devriese,; Lalyer, C.; Dhondt, C.A.L.; Bonifacio, L.; Asselman, J.; Van Overloop , A.; Knaeps, E.; De Keukelaere, L.; Blust, R.; Town, R.; Diels, H.; Shettigar, N.A.; Toorman, E.; Wang, L.; Breugem, W.A.; Koutrouveli, T.; Decrop, B.; Catarino, A. (2025). PLASTFLOW Final Report: Quantifying plastic fluxes and identifying plastic hotspots in the Scheldt Estuary (Deliverable 1.2). Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Ostend. 87 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/128
Miranda, M. N.; Grandjean, J.; Muth, L.; Wagner, S.; Triantaphyllidis, G.; De Keukelaere, L.; van Emmerik, T.H.M.; Doggen, A.; Pucnik, R.; Vujanovic, A.; Uheida, A.; Dutta, J.; González-Fernández, D.; Deligiannakis, D.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2025). Deliverable 2.1: Development of retention efficiency protocols. Version 1.1. Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ): Oostende. 81 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/102
Reusen, I.; De Keukelaere, L.; Poorters, L.; Devriese, L.I.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Miranda, M.; Milosevic, M.; Siljanovic, I.; Gilani, S.; Doggen, A. (2025). Deliverable 6.2: Performance indicators. Version 1.1. Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek (VITO): Mol. 13 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/106
Reusen, I.; De Keukelaere, L.; Poorters, L.; Knaeps, E.; Devriese, L.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Miranda, M.; Milosevic, M.; Babic, D.; Siljanovic, I.; Gilani, S.; Madricardo, F.; Moschino, V.; Collette, H.; Vieira, L.; Kett, G.; Jeglic, D.; Klabjan, K.; Mehta, P.; Vasilescu, M.; Chiru, E. (2025). Deliverable 6.1: Community engagement, communication and dissemination strategy. Version 2. Vlaamse Instelling voor Technologisch Onderzoek (VITO): Mol. 46 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/116
Rondelez, J.; Dhondt, C.A.L.; Catarino, A.I.; Meyers, N.; Knaeps, E.; Shettigar, N.A.; Decrop, B.; Toorman, E.A. (2025). PLASTFLOW: Data Management Plan (Deliverable D2.2). Version 2. Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Ostend. 14 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/124
Asselman, J.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Janssen, C.; Teunkens, B.; Vercauteren, M. (2024). In situ concentrations to validate the model. Scientific report on micro- and macroplastic distribution in the study area. PLUXIN Deliverable D4.4 & D4.5. VLIZ/University of Antwerp (UA)/UGent: Ostend. 9 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/80
Barbier, M.; Catarino, A. (2024). Deliverable 7.4: Annual ethics report. Version 1.1. Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ): Oostende. 30 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/113
Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G.; Knaeps, E.; De Keukelaere, L. (2024). Integrated simultaneous sampling campaign. PLUXIN Deliverable D4.6 & D4.7. VLIZ/VITO: Ostend. 5 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/81
Devriese, L.I.; De Buyser, S.; Catarino, A.I.; Moulaert, I.; Dhondt, C.A.L.; Meneses, C.; Rondelez, J.; Nitschke, T.; Everaert, G.; Roelofsen, F.; Fierens, N.; van Welij, D.; Monballieu, J.; Decrop, B.; Koutrouveli, T.; Wang, L.; Breugem, A.; Stellamanse, G.; Amara, R.; Doyen, P.; Depoorter, M.; Maelfait, H. (2024). TREASURE – Living Lab Nieuwpoort. Blueprint and Roadmap. 2.0. Flanders Marine Institute: Ostend. 53 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/91
Everaert, G.; Devriese, L.; Catarino, A.I.; Knaeps, E.; De Keukelaere, L.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Bouwens, J.; Janssen, C.; Teunkens, B.; Blust, R.; Van Damme, S.; Moulaert, I.; Vercauteren, M.; Asselman, J. (2024). PLUXIN Deliverable D1.4: Final scientific report. Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ): Ostend. 35 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/85
Meyers, N.; Catarino, A.; Blust, R.; Diels, H.; Devriese, L.; De Buyser, S.; Dhondt, C.A.L. (2024). PLASTFLOW: Intermediate Project Report (Deliverable D1.1). Version 1. Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Ostend. 14 pp.
Meyers, N.; Catarino, A.I.; Blust, R.; Diels, H.; Shettigar, N.A.; Knaeps, E.; Devriese,; De Buyser, S. (2024). PLASTFLOW: Sampling plan report (Deliverable D3.1). Version 2. Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Ostend. 14 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/125
Rondelez, J.; Dhondt, C.A.L.; Maas, G.; de Winter, W.; Lacroix, C.; André, S.; Heisel-Sure, Y.; Catarino, A.I.; Devriese, L, (2024). TREASURE - Targeting the REduction of plAStic oUtflow into the noRth sEa: Data Management Plan. Version 1.4. TREASURE Consortium: Ostend. 18 pp.
Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.R.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2023). PLUXIN: Report of partner meeting April 2023. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 8 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/87
Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.R.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2023). PLUXIN: Report of partner meeting November 2023. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/89
Dhondt, C.A.L.; Catarino, A.I.; van Emmerik, T.H.M.; Petelin, M.; González-Fernández, D.; De Keukelaere, L.; Everaert, G. (2023). Deliverable 7.3: Data management plan INSPIRE. Version 2. Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ): Oostende. 26 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/112
Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.R.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2022). PLUXIN: Report of partner meeting September 2022. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 8 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/86
Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.R.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2022). PLUXIN: Report of partner meeting March 2022. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 10 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/88
Everaert, G.; Asselman, J.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Janssen, C.R.; Shettigar, N.A.; Teunkens, B.; Toorman, E.; Van Damme, S.; Vercauteren, M.; Devriese, L. (2022). Plastic baseline (t0) measurement in the scope Flemish Integral Action Plan on Marine Litter (OVAM). Plastic t0 study 2020-2021. Flanders Marine Institute: Ostend. 112 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/26
Bouwens, J.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN: optimized sampling and sample processing protocol (for macroplastic). D4.1b. VLIZ/Universiteit Antwerpen: Ostend. 29 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/13
Bouwens, J.; Asselman, J.; Vercauteren, M.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN: optimized sampling and sample processing protocol (for microplastic). D4.1a. VLIZ/UGent: Ostend. 29 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/12
Bouwens, J.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Vercauteren, M.; Teunkens, B.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN: Micro- and macroplastic sampling and concentrations to initiate the 2DH plastic dispersal model. D4.2 & D4.3. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen: Ostend. 35 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/14
Catarino, A.I.; Mahu, E.; Severin, M.I.; Annasawmy, P.A.; Beckman, F.; Monteiro, I.; Neves Silva, P.; Everaert, G.; Shau-Hwait Tan, A.; Krug, L.A.; Seeyave, S. (2021). Citizen observation of local litter in coastal ecosystems: Standard operating procedure. Version 1. Partnership for the Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO)/Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)/University of Ghana: Ostend. 3 parts pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/38
Catarino, A.I.; Mahu, E.; Severin, M.I.; Beckman, F.; Martin-Cabrera, P.; Everaert, G.; Krug, L.A.; Seeyave, S. (2021). Citizen observation of local litter in coastal ecosystems: Data management plan. Version 1. Partnership for the Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO)/Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)/University of Ghana: Ostend. 7 parts pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/40
Catarino, A.I.; Mahu, E.; Severin, M.I.; Annasawmy, P.A.; Beckman, F.; Monteiro, I.; Neves Silva, P.; Everaert, G.; Shau-Hwait Tan, A.; Krug, L.A.; Seeyave, S. (2021). Citizen observation of local litter in coastal ecosystems: Illustrated standard operating procedure. Partnership for the Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO)/Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)/University of Ghana: Ostend. [9] pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/39
De Witte, B.; Catarino, A.I.; Vandecasteele, L.; Dekimpe, M.; Meyers, N.; Deloof, D.; Pint, S.; Hostens, K.; Everaert, G.; Torreele, E. (2021). Extraction and quantification of microplastics in the gastrointestinal tract of fish. Version 2: 31/08/2021. ILVO/VLIZ: Ostend. 4 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/7
De Witte, B.; Catarino, A.I.; Vandecasteele, L.; Dekimpe, M.; Meyers, N.; Deloof, D.; Pint, S.; Hostens, K.; Everaert, G.; Torreele, E. (2021). Fish gastrointestinal sampling protocol for microplastics extraction and quantification. Version 2: 31/08/2021. ILVO/VLIZ: Ostend. 4 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/6
Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN to scientific advisory board - Progress consultation and survey of future valorisation pathways. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 10 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/15
Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Shettigar, N.A.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN: report partner meeting march 2021. D1.1. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 6 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/8
Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2021). PLUXIN: report partner meeting september 2021. D1.1. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 8 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/10
Everaert, G.; Asselman, J.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Janssen, C.R.; Shettigar, N.A.; Teunkens, B.; Toorman, E.; Van Damme, S.; Vercauteren, M.; Devriese, L. (2021). Plastic baseline (t0) measurement in the scope Flemish Integral Action Plan on Marine Litter (OVAM). Report 2020. Flanders Marine Institute: Oostende. 101 pp.
Devriese, L.; Asselman, J.; Janssen, C.; Vercauteren, M.; De Keukelaere, L.; Knaeps, E.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Toorman, E.; Achutha Shettigar, N.; Leone, G.; Bouwens, J.; Catarino, A.I.; Everaert, G. (2020). PLUXIN: Report of initiation meeting september 2020. D1.1. VLIZ/UGent/Universiteit Antwerpen/KU Leuven/VITO: Ostend. 12 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/9
Ingels, J.; Raes, M.; Vanreusel, A.; De Broyer, C.; Martin, P.; De Ridder, C.; Dubois, P.; Dauby, P.; David, B.; d’Udekem d’Acoz, C.; Robert, H.; Catarino, A.I.; Pierrat, B.; Havermans, C.; Pasotti, F.; Guilini, K.; Hauquier, F. (2011). BIANZO II: Biodiversity of three representative groups of the Antarctic zoobenthos - Coping with change. Final report. Belgian Science Policy: Brussels. 132 + annexes pp.
Miranda, M. N.; Bossaer, M.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A. (2026). Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): Riverbank quadrat sampling protocol for large micro- and mesolitter. Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Ostend. 5 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/137
Miranda, M. N.; Meyers, N.; Grandjean, J.; Nitschke, T.; Bossaer, M.; Muyle, J.; Everaert, G.; Catarino, A.I. (2026). Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): FerryBox sampling of microlitter in water from a pontoon or other platform. Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Ostend. 8 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/136
Catarino, A.I.; Kukkola, A.T.; Harper, S.L.; Asselman, J. (2023). Filling gaps for micro- and nanoplastic effects and risk in multiple stressed aquatic environments. SETAC globe 6 July: [n.p.]
Bouwens, J.; Vercauteren, M.; Janssen, C.; Teunkens, B.; Van Damme, S.; Catarino, A.I.; Asselman, J.; Everaert, G. (2022). Micro- and macroplastic concentrations in the water column and sediment of Belgian sea ports and estuaries. Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Oostende. 1 poster pp.
Depoorter, L. (2025). Assessing environmental plastic exposure in two vertebrate groups in the Southern North Sea: Microplastics in seal feces and macrolitter in bird ne. MSc Thesis. Ghent University/VLIZ: Gent, Oostende. 57 pp.
Leone, G. (2025). Decision support framework for plastic clean-up technologies in rivers and estuaries: Minimizing unintentional bycatch while maintaining efficient plastic removal under realistic environmental conditions. VLIZ PhD Theses, 11. PhD Thesis. Ghent University, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering: Gent. ISBN 9789463579070. 293 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/120
De Coen, L. (2024). Exploring the combined effects of ocean warming and microplastic pollution on benthic copepods. MSc Thesis. Ghent University, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering/Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ): Gent, Oostende. xv, 97 pp.
Grandjean, J. (2024). Toxicological evaluation of plastic and antifouling paint leachates on two life stages of an estuarine copepod: Nitokra spinipes. MSc Thesis. Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale: Dunkerque, Oostende. 51 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/99
Niu, Z. (2024). Combined impacts of plastic pollution, from bio-based and petroleum-based polymers, and global warming on the population dynamics of key organisms of coastal and marine ecosystems. VLIZ PhD Theses, 5. PhD Thesis. Ghent University, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering: Ghent. ISBN 9789464206258. 245 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.48470/92
De Witte, Y. (2023). Effects of plastic pollution and ocean warming on Phaeodactylum tricornutum and Nitokra spinipes . MSc Thesis. UGent. Faculteit Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen: Gent. 66 pp.
Nault, N. (2023). “Assessment of the combined effects of plastic pollution and salinity shifts on the biology and physiology of the copepod Nitokra spinipes in the context of global change”. MSc Thesis. Université Littoral Côte d'Opale: Dunkerque. 42 pp.
Anglada Segura, S. (2022). Impact of global warming and plastic leachates from conventional and biobased polymers on the growth of Pheaodactylum tricornutum. MSc Thesis. Universiteit Antwerpen/Ghent University/Vrije Universiteit Brussel: Antwerpen, Gent, Brussel. 44 pp.
Chu, C.-Y. (2022). A comparison of data acquisition and sampling effort between citizen scientists and experts in anthropogenic litter surveys. MSc Thesis. Ghent University: Gent. 38 pp.
Duque, M.C.L. (2022). Microplastics transfer from the ocean to the atmosphere through aerosolization: First insights under controlled laboratory conditions. MSc Thesis. Universiteit Antwerpen/Ghent University/Vrije Universiteit Brussel: Antwerpen/Gent/Brussel. 39 pp.
Lim, X.K. (2022). Micro- and nanoplastics transfer from the ocean to the atmosphere through aerosolization in the presence of bacteria. MSc Thesis. Ghent University: Gent. 65 pp.
de Vreede, E. (2021). An integrated image of the effect of multiple stressors (temperature rise & plastic chemical pollution) on the harpacticoid copepod Nitokra spinipes. BSc Thesis. Hogeschool Zeeland: Vlissingen. 49 pp.
Oco, R.C. (2023). Modeling plastic removal and bycatch of air-bubble clean-up mechanism. Thesis. Universiteit Antwerpen/Ghent University/Vrije Universiteit Brussel: Antwerpen, Gent, Brussel. 51 pp.
Plijnaar, L. (2022). Toxicological combined effects of temperature increase and poly-lactic acid exposure on a molecular and individual level in the harpacticoid copepod Nitokra spinipes = Gecombineerde toxicologische effect van een verhoogde temperatuur en polymelkzuur plastic blootstelling op een moleculair en individueel niveau in de harpacticoide roeipootkreeft Nitokra spinipes. BSc Thesis. Hogeschool Utrecht/Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ): Utrecht, Oostende. 55 pp.
Timperman, J. (2022). Developing and optimizing a time-efficient method for in-situ observation of microplastics in the marine environment using flow cytometry. MSc Thesis. Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University: Gent. 104 pp.
Miserque, N. (2020). Identification and analysis of the formation of microplastics from new biocomposites and evaluation of their ecotoxicological effects in a multiple stressor context. Graduate Thesis. Université catholique de Louvain, École en biologie/Université de Namur, Département de biologie: Leuven, Namur. 14 pp.
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