Marine Pollution by Microplastics in the Mediterranean Sea

Article Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science

Micro-Nano Plastic in the Aquatic Environment: Methodological Problems and Challenges

Saif Uddin et al.

Summary: The presence of plastic wastes, microplastic, and nanoplastic in aquatic environments has attracted significant scientific and public attention. However, there are many unresolved issues regarding their sampling, identification, and characterization. The lack of harmonization of sampling protocols and technological challenges in polymeric characterization are major problems. Comparing MP concentrations from different teams and areas is extremely difficult due to the use of different net types and mesh sizes. The leaching of chemicals from MPs and NPs and their effects on biota are still unresolved. Overall, these issues need to be addressed before society can accurately assess their importance as aquatic pollutants.

ANIMALS (2022)

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Review Environmental Sciences

Microplastics in the Mediterranean Sea: Sources, Pollution Intensity, Sea Health, and Regulatory Policies

Shivika Sharma et al.

Summary: Microplastic pollution has emerged as a global threat, drawing intense study from environmental researchers. The Mediterranean Sea stands out as a hotspot for microplastic pollution, with approximately four times higher concentration compared to the North Pacific Ocean. Marine animals ingesting microplastics is a major concern, as these particles act as vectors for other harmful pollutants.

FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE (2021)

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Review Multidisciplinary Sciences

The global threat from plastic pollution

Matthew MacLeo et al.

Summary: Plastic pollution that accumulates and is poorly reversible in the environment can have significant negative impacts such as changes to ecosystems, biological effects, and societal impacts. Therefore, a global response is needed to rapidly reduce plastic emissions through reductions in consumption of virgin plastic materials and internationally coordinated waste management strategies.

SCIENCE (2021)

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