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Applied SciencesSoil contamination by microplastics (MPs) is a global problem, exacerbated by the growing production of plastics and low levels of recycling. Considering that agricultural lands constitute a significant part of the land surface (37.7%), the study of the ...
Anastasia Vainberg +3 more
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Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability, 2023 Plastics degradation has resulted in a major threat to marine organisms, including bivalves. Thirty-three peer-reviewed papers have been reviewed to understand the geographical spread of microplastics ingestion by marine bivalves, characteristics of ...
Ni Luh Gede Rai Ayu Saraswati Saraswati
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The effect of polypropylene on the formation of byssal threads produced by Dreissena polymorpha (zebra mussels) [PDF]
, 2020 The presence of microfibers and microplastics in the environment is an ever-growing ecological concern. Accumulation of microplastics (plastic particles smaller than 5 mm) in aquatic environments and the subsequent exposure of these particles to ...
Crisman, Anna-Christina Z. +5 more
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Microplastic Exposure for Pinnipeds (Pinnipedia): A Rapid Review
EcologiesThe widespread distribution of microplastics (MPs) is causing increasing concern among the scientific community and the public. Marine mammals are considered indicators of the ecological health of marine ecosystems, and many species, suffering from ...
Anastasia Vainberg, Evgeny Abakumov
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Presence of microplastics contamination in table salt and estimated exposure in humans [PDF]
Global Journal of Environmental Science and ManagementBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Microplastics are plastic fragments measuring less than 5 millimeters which are formed from degraded plastic materials and have the potential to pollute the environment.
D.A. Syamsu +4 more
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From the surface to the seafloor: How giant larvaceans transport microplastics into the deep sea. [PDF]
, 2017 Plastic waste is a pervasive feature of marine environments, yet little is empirically known about the biological and physical processes that transport plastics through marine ecosystems.
Choy, C Anela +4 more
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Revealing Microplastic Contamination in Mangrove Sediments from Setiu Wetlands, Malaysia
Indonesian Journal of ChemistryMangrove ecosystems are vital for biodiversity conservation and coastal protection, serving as significant sinks for microplastics by trapping debris from both land and marine sources.
Nur Syafiqah Mohd Maulana +6 more
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Environment and Natural Resources Journal, 2022 Streams are regarded as a pathway for spreading microplastics from land to various aquatic systems. The contamination of streams connected to the Rawa Jombor Reservoir may increase microplastic concentrations in the reservoir. The water coming out of the
Rita Rahmayanti +2 more
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The effects of trophic transfer and environmental factors on microplastic uptake by plaice, Pleuronectes plastessa, and spider crab, Maja squinado [PDF]
, 2018 Microplastic pollution is apparent throughout the marine environment from deep ocean sediments to coastal habitats. Most of this is believed to originate on land, although marine activities, such as fishing and shipping, also contribute to the release ...
Abylkhani, Bexultan +2 more
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Atmospheric microplastic deposition in an urban environment and an evaluation of transport
Environment International, 2020 Microplastics are a global environmental issue contaminating aquatic and terrestrial environments. They have been reported in atmospheric deposition, and indoor and outdoor air, raising concern for public health due to the potential for exposure ...
S.L. Wright +4 more
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