Bivalves are important members of the ecosystem and their populations are declining
globally, making them a concern for their role in ecosystem services and the fishing industry …

Aquatic environments are one of the final destinations for microplastics. In this review, a
combination of systematic and narrative literature review was conducted to identify and …

Microplastics, as an emergent pollutant, have garnered substantial attention within aquatic
environments, yet a significant knowledge gap persists regarding the interplay of organism …

Microplastics (MPs), which arise from the deterioration of larger plastics that are frequently
used in daily life and are smaller than 5 mm in size, are found in many environments and …

This study provided the first evaluation of microplastic abundance, features, risk assessment,
and decade-changing status in sediment along the southeastern Black Sea coast. Sediment …

Microplastic (MP) pollution has become a research issue on the world agenda. Monitoring
studies are essential for MP content in aquatic environments since it is the final …

Microplastics are ubiquitous in aquatic ecosystems and lakes are considered important
sinks for this contaminant. In this study, we assessed for the first time the occurrence and …

Microplastic contamination is a global concern due to its conspicuous presence in aquatic
ecosystems and its toxic nature to environmental and human health. False mussels are …

MP contamination in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of Prussian carp (Carassius gibelio) used
in fishmeal production was examined. The samples were collected from Balık Lake …

The presence of microplastics in the indoor environment presents growing environmental
and human health risks because of their physicochemical and toxic characteristics …