Impact of mangrove restoration on microplastic bioaccumulation in fiddler crabs across degraded, restored, and natural ecosystems
Marine Pollution Bulletin2025
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Merle M. Borges-Ramírez,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Merle M. Borges-Ramírez,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Merle M. Borges-Ramírez,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Merle M. Borges-Ramírez,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Nancy Yolimar Suárez-Mozo,
Merle M. Borges-Ramírez,
Merle M. Borges-Ramírez,
Merle M. Borges-Ramírez,
Dulce J Gámez-Herrera,
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Dulce J Gámez-Herrera,
Merle M. Borges-Ramírez,
Rosela Pérez‐Ceballos,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Merle M. Borges-Ramírez,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Merle M. Borges-Ramírez,
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Merle M. Borges-Ramírez,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Merle M. Borges-Ramírez,
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Nancy Yolimar Suárez-Mozo,
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Merle M. Borges-Ramírez,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Merle M. Borges-Ramírez,
Merle M. Borges-Ramírez,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Merle M. Borges-Ramírez,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Shirley V D Fonseca-Peña,
Shirley V D Fonseca-Peña,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Merle M. Borges-Ramírez,
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Jaime Rendón–von Osten,
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Arturo Zaldívar‐Jiménez,
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Mariana V. Capparelli,
Gabriel M. Moulatlet
Summary
Researchers compared microplastic accumulation in fiddler crabs across degraded, restored, and natural mangrove ecosystems in the Southern Gulf of Mexico. They found that mangrove restoration influenced the amount and types of microplastics that accumulated in the crabs and surrounding sediment. The study suggests that restoring mangrove habitats may help reduce microplastic exposure for the organisms living within them.
Study Type
Environmental
Understanding the role of mangroves in microplastic (MPs) bioaccumulation is crucial to addressing the pollution in these ecosystems, particularly in restored areas. Here, we 1) evaluate the MPs plastic-biota-sediment accumulation factor (pBSAf) in the fiddler crab Minuca rapax and 2) describe MPs type, colour, and polymeric characteristics in areas with varying restoration and degradation levels in the Southern Gulf of Mexico. We used regression models to evaluate the role of mangrove tree height, basal area, and crab individuals' density in explaining pBSAf. The highest pBSAf values were observed in natural and restored mangrove areas, particularly those with higher crab densities and taller trees. MPs were more diverse in composition in both crabs and sediments from natural areas. Mangrove biota tissue's bioaccumulation may provide insights into ecosystem health and food web impacts and indicate restoration progress.