Studies of the effects of microplastics on aquatic organisms: What do we know and where should we focus our efforts in the future?

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 645, P. 1029 - 1039

Published: July 20, 2018

The effects of microplastics (MP) on aquatic organisms are currently the subject intense research. Here, we provide a critical perspective published studies MP ingestion by biota. We summarize available research presence, behaviour and monitored in field laboratory ecotoxicological consequences ingestion. consider polymer type, shape, size as well group studied type effect reported. Specifically, evaluate whether or not representative types MPs found environment they have reported relevant groups organisms. Analysis data revealed that 1) despite their widespread detection field-based studies, polypropylene, polyester polyamide particles were under-represented studies; 2) fibres fragments (800–1600 μm) most common form animals collected from field; 3) to date, been conducted fish; knowledge is needed about other organisms, especially invertebrates. Furthermore, there significant mismatches between commonly those used experiments. Finally, an overarching need understand mechanism action environmentally concentrations organism health.

Language: Английский

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Bioavailability and effects of microplastics on marine zooplankton: A review

Environmental Pollution, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 245, P. 98 - 110

Published: Oct. 17, 2018

Microplastics are abundant and widespread in the marine environment. They a contaminant of global environmental economic concern. Due to their small size wide range species, including zooplankton can ingest them. Research has shown that microplastics readily ingested by several taxa, with associated negative impacts on biological processes. Zooplankton is crucial food source for many secondary consumers, consequently this represents route whereby microplastic could enter web transfer up trophic levels. In review we aim to: 1) evaluate current knowledge base regarding ingestion both laboratory field; 2) summarise factors which contribute bioavailability zooplankton. Current literature shows been recorded 39 species from 28 taxonomic orders holo- meroplanktonic species. The majority studies occurred under conditions effects were reported ten (45%) demonstrating feeding behaviour, growth, development, reproduction lifespan. contrast, three (14%) no ingestion. Several physical influence zooplankton, such as size, shape, age abundance. We identified used experiments often different those quantified environment, particularly terms concentration, type age. therefore suggest future research should include more representative found environment at relevant concentrations. Additionally, investigating broader life stages, will help answer key gaps effect recruitment, populations ultimately consequences shell- finfish stocks.

Language: Английский

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Presence of airborne microplastics in human lung tissue

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 416, P. 126124 - 126124

Published: May 24, 2021

Language: Английский

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Microplastics induce intestinal inflammation, oxidative stress, and disorders of metabolome and microbiome in zebrafish

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 662, P. 246 - 253

Published: Jan. 22, 2019

Language: Английский

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Environmental source, fate, and toxicity of microplastics

Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 407, P. 124357 - 124357

Published: Oct. 23, 2020

Language: Английский

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Accumulation of different shapes of microplastics initiates intestinal injury and gut microbiota dysbiosis in the gut of zebrafish

Chemosphere, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 236, P. 124334 - 124334

Published: July 10, 2019

Language: Английский

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Micro- and nano-plastics in marine environment: Source, distribution and threats — A review

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 698, P. 134254 - 134254

Published: Sept. 2, 2019

Language: Английский

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Microplastics in the environment: A critical review of current understanding and identification of future research needs

Environmental Pollution, Journal Year: 2019, Volume and Issue: 254, P. 113011 - 113011

Published: Aug. 5, 2019

Language: Английский

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Microplastics in the aquatic environment: Evidence for or against adverse impacts and major knowledge gaps

Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 37(11), P. 2776 - 2796

Published: Oct. 16, 2018

There is increasing scientific and public concern over the presence of microplastics in natural environment. We present results a systematic review literature to assess weight evidence for causing environmental harm. conclude that do occur surface water sediments. Fragments fibers predominate, with beads making up only small proportion detected microplastic types. Concentrations are orders magnitude lower than those reported affect endpoints such as biochemistry, feeding, reproduction, growth, tissue inflammation mortality organisms. The acting vector hydrophobic organic compounds accumulate organisms also weak. available data therefore suggest these materials not harm is, however, mismatch between particle types, size ranges, concentrations used laboratory tests measured Select compartments have received limited attention. an urgent need studies address this by performing high quality more holistic monitoring alongside environmentally realistic effects studies. Only then will we be able fully characterize risks environment support introduction regulatory controls can make real positive difference quality. Environ Toxicol Chem 2018;37:2776-2796. © 2018 SETAC.

Language: Английский

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Effect of microplastics in water and aquatic systems

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 28(16), P. 19544 - 19562

Published: March 2, 2021

Language: Английский

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