Understanding the sources, fate and effects of microplastics in aquatic environments with a focus on risk profiling in aquaculture systems
The upsurge in the usage of plastics on a global scale has led to the widespread occurrence
of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic environments. This review starts by outlining the current …
of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic environments. This review starts by outlining the current …
First-of-its-kind: nationwide meta-analysis of microplastic pollution and risk assessment in Thailand
Thailand ranks as the sixth largest contributor to global microplastic pollution, which is
exacerbated by extensive plastic use. Despite rising concerns, no comprehensive review is …
exacerbated by extensive plastic use. Despite rising concerns, no comprehensive review is …
Occurrence of microplastics in the gastrointestinal tracts of four most consumed fish species in Giresun, the Southeastern Black Sea
Y Tepe, H Aydın, F Ustaoğlu, M Kodat - Environmental Science and …, 2024 - Springer
Microplastic studies investigating concentrations in water are numerous, but the majority of
microplastics settle and are retained in sediment, and higher concentrations are regularly …
microplastics settle and are retained in sediment, and higher concentrations are regularly …
Microplastics in commercial bivalves from coastal areas of Thailand and health risk associated with microplastics in ingested bivalves
N Chinfak, C Charoenpong, A Sampanporn… - Marine Pollution …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) contamination in marine organisms is a significant threat to seafood
consumers worldwide. This study is the first to investigate the abundance of MPs in the …
consumers worldwide. This study is the first to investigate the abundance of MPs in the …
The impact of wind farm construction on swimming animals in the South Yellow Sea: an evaluation based on the biodiversity and MPs
J He, K Song, Y Chang, X Wang, W Song, S Wang… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Wind farms (WFs) have grown significantly in recent years, especially in the offshore.
However, their construction can adversely affect marine life and expose species to …
However, their construction can adversely affect marine life and expose species to …
Microplastic occurrence in surface sediments from coastal mangroves in Eastern Thailand: Abundance, characteristics, and ecological risk implications
P Prarat, P Hongsawat, B Chouychai - Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2024 - Elsevier
Mangroves have emerged as one of the ecosystems facing severe threats from microplastic
pollution originating from both terrestrial and marine sources. The contamination of …
pollution originating from both terrestrial and marine sources. The contamination of …
Ecological risk assessment of microplastics and mesoplastics in six common fishes from the Bay of Bengal Coast
Plastic particles have emerged as a growing threat to both ecosystems and human well-
being, as they are being ingested and accumulate at different trophic levels. However …
being, as they are being ingested and accumulate at different trophic levels. However …
Impacts of microplastics on ecosystem services and their microbial degradation: a systematic review of the recent state of the art and future prospects
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles with a usual diameter ranging from~ 1 μ to 5 µm.
Recently, microplastic pollution has raised the attention of the worldwide environmental and …
Recently, microplastic pollution has raised the attention of the worldwide environmental and …
Seasonal variability of microplastic contamination in marine fishes of the state of Gujarat, India
YB Motivarash, AJ Bhatt, RR Jaiswar… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
Seasonal variation in microplastics abundance, occurrence, and distribution in pelagic and
demersal fishes was observed in this study during December 2021 to November 2022. One …
demersal fishes was observed in this study during December 2021 to November 2022. One …
[HTML][HTML] Extraction and analytical methods of microplastics in wastewater treatment plants: isolation patterns, quantification, and size characterization techniques
Microplastics are pollutants formed from fragmented plastics and are also industrially
manufactured for personal care and cosmetic products. They range from 1 µm to 5 mm and …
manufactured for personal care and cosmetic products. They range from 1 µm to 5 mm and …