Microplastic presence in seafood and foodstuff have been documented globally in recent
studies. Consequently, human exposure to microplastics through the ingestion of …

Pollution by microplastics is of increasing concern due to their ubiquitous presence in most
biological and environmental media, their potential toxicity and their ability to carry other …

The sources of microplastics and other anthropogenic particles in freshwater are not well
understood. The Greater Toronto Area, Canada's most populous urban area, offers a great …

Aquaculture provides livelihoods for hundreds of millions of people, but it also forms a
significant source of plastic litter that poses a serious hazard to aquatic ecosystems. How to …

Microplastic (MP) pollution is an emerging issue in aquatic sciences. Rain and storm events
are responsible for the mobilization and transport of a range of pollutants in aquatic systems …

Research on the discharge of synthetic microfibres to aquatic environments has typically
focused on laundering, where fibres can be discharged via wastewater effluent. However …

Worldwide, increasing attention is being paid to the issue of microplastic pollution in marine
ecosystems, yet there is a relative lack of knowledge concerning the pollution of microplastic …

Widespread accumulation and distribution of microplastics at the sea surface raise concerns
as the habitat is a feeding ground for zooplankton. As primary consumers, these organisms …

Microplastics (MPs) are considered an emerging issue as environmental pollutants and a
potential health threat. This review will focus on recently published data on concentrations in …

Although microplastics are emerging marine pollutants that have recently attracted
increasing attention, it is still difficult to identify their sources. This study reviewed 6487 …