Due to the increasing concerns on global ecosystems and human health, the environmental
risks posed by microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) have become an important topic …

The presence of microplastics in the aquatic environment poses a serious threat not only to
aquatic organisms but also to human beings that consume them. The uptake and effects of …

Microplastics are ubiquitous in the marine environment, and their uptake by many organisms
has been well documented. Concern about increasing plastic waste in ecosystems and …

The polar plastics research community have recommended the spatial coverage of
microplastic investigations in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean be increased. Presented …

Given the omnipresence and potential of entering the food web, the recently emerged
pollutant microplastics (MPs) has become a global threat. The impacts of MPs in marine …

Microplastics pollution caused by the popularity of plastic products has become a global
environmental concern. The frequent occurrence of microplastics in the aquatic environment …

Abstract Microplastics (plastics< 5 mm) are an environmental contaminant that can
negatively impact the behaviour and physiology of aquatic biota. Although parasite infection …

Early childhood is a crucial time for developing social-emotional skills, offering the
opportunity to lay the foundation for healthy development. However, early childhood …

Every year, coastal countries generate∼ 275 million tons of plastic, and the oceans receive
from 4.8 to 12.7 million tons 3. Pollution by synthetic polymers is even more problematic for …

Lack of microplastics (MP) toxicity studies involving environmentally relevant concentrations
and exposure times is concerning. Here we analyzed the potential adverse effects of low …