08/09/2026
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"Marine Pollutants in the Philippine Archipelago: A State-of-the-Art Review of Occurrence, Analysis, Sources, Risk Assessment, and Future Perspectives" published in ๐ข๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป๐ (๐ ๐๐ฃ๐), today, September 8, 2026.
Authors:
๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ผ ๐ฃ. ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฎ, ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐น ๐๐ผ๐๐ถ ๐. ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ผ, Najiha B. Amer, Jay Rumen U. Maglupay, Edgardo J. Loquero Jr., Jade C. Coรฑado, Andros M. Po, Jhosin Jaik B. Pardillo, Dan Robert T. Lumilan, Ivynne Faith S. Baga, Camille Joy M. Andoy, Princess Claire D. Ochigue, Jade Rae B. Ministerio, Mary Therese J. Balabat, Gwyneth Zoe M. Taruc, Jaypee S. Yongco, Maricar M. Aguilos, and Rodolfo A. Romarate II
This review synthesizes current knowledge on marine pollution across the Philippine archipelago, drawing together evidence on the occurrence, sources, analytical methods, and risks of both conventional and emerging pollutantsโincluding oil, heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), persistent organic pollutants, pharmaceuticals and personal care products, PFAS, and plastics, along with nutrients, pathogens, and shipping-related contaminants. It documents widespread contamination of coastal waters, sediments, and marine life, with hotspots tied to urbanized coastlines, rivers, industrial zones, shipping routes, aquaculture areas, and tourism centers. The authors highlight critical gaps in long-term monitoring, standardized methods, and human health risk assessment, and call for harmonized monitoring programs, stronger waste management and regulatory enforcement, and integrated, science-based policies for sustainable ocean governance in the Philippines.
Access the full article here:
https://doi.org/10.3390/oceans7050076
