The effects of microplastics (MP) on aquatic organisms are currently the subject of intense
research. Here, we provide a critical perspective on published studies of MP ingestion by …

In the literature, there is widespread consensus that methods in plastic research need
improvement. Current limitations in quality assurance and harmonization prevent progress …

There is definitive evidence that microplastics, defined as plastic particles less than 5 mm in
size, are ubiquitous in the environment and can cause harm to aquatic organisms. These …

Recently, efforts to determine the ecological impacts of microplastic pollutants have
increased because of plastic's accelerated contamination of the environment. The tiny size …

Microplastic particles (MPs) are ubiquitous across a wide range of aquatic habitats but
determining an appropriate level of risk management is hindered by a poor understanding of …

In recent decades, much attention has been paid to microplastic pollution, and research on
microplastics has begun to grow exponentially. However, microplastics research still suffers …

Marine mammals consume large quantities of microplastic particles, likely via trophic
transfer (ie, through prey who have consumed plastic) and direct consumption from …

Current understanding of nano-and microplastic movement, propagation and potential
effects on biota in freshwater environments is developing rapidly. Still, there are significant …

Microplastics have become predominant contaminants, attracting much political and
scientific attention. Despite the massively-increasing research on microplastics effects on …

Ecosystems in remote regions tend to be highly specific, having historically evolved over
long timescales in relatively constant environmental conditions, with little human influence …