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 …

As discussed in the WHO report on MPs in drinking-water (1), plastic is considered to
provide various social benefits. For instance, it is a relatively inexpensive, flexible, robust …

Currently, polypropylene (PP) is used in various products, thus leading to high daily
exposure in humans. Thus, it is necessary to evaluate the toxicological effects …

Monitoring the ingestion of microplastics (MPs) by marine organisms in the environment is
essential for understanding the threats posed by these pollutants. In this study, we assessed …

The presence of microplastics (MPs) in several components of different ecosystems has
aroused great concern and led to numerous studies on MP pollution. Although there has …

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 …

It has been demonstrated that microplastics (MPs) may be inadvertently ingested by aquatic
animals, causing harm to their physiological functions and potentially entering the food …

Plastic pollution has emerged as a prominent environmental concern over recent decades,
particularly due to its critical implications for seafood safety. In light of this, an investigation …

This study summarizes the concentration in dry weight (dw) of several metal (oid) s (As, Cd,
Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn), as well as the abundance and characteristics of microplastics …