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VISUAL IDENTIFICATION OF MICROPLASTIC CONTAMINATION IN COMMON BLEAK (Alburnus alburnus, L. 1758) FROM GRUŽA LAKE

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Marijana Nikolić, Aleksandra Tubić Aleksandra Tubić Marijana Nikolić, Marijana Nikolić, Marijana Nikolić, Vladica Simić, Branislav Jović, Aleksandra Tubić Marijana Nikolić, Marijana Nikolić, Aleksandra Tubić Aleksandra Tubić Marija Jakovljević, Aleksandra Tubić Marija Jakovljević, Aleksandra Tubić Aleksandra Tubić Marija Jakovljević, Branko Kordić, Branko Kordić, Branko Kordić, Aleksandra Tubić Aleksandra Tubić Aleksandra Tubić Aleksandra Tubić Aleksandra Tubić Branislav Jović, Branko Kordić, Branislav Jović, Branko Kordić, Branislav Jović, Aleksandra Tubić Aleksandra Tubić Aleksandra Tubić Predrag Simović, Aleksandra Tubić Predrag Simović, Aleksandra Tubić Aleksandra Tubić Aleksandra Tubić Aleksandra Tubić Aleksandra Tubić Aleksandra Tubić Vladica Simić, Vladica Simić, Aleksandra Tubić Aleksandra Tubić

Summary

Microplastic analysis of gastrointestinal tracts of common bleak (Alburnus alburnus) from Gruža Lake found predominantly blue textile fibers, with blood traces in fish intestines suggesting potential physiological impacts—highlighting the need for FTIR/Raman chemical confirmation after initial visual identification in freshwater fish biomonitoring.

Body Systems

Digestive

Study Type Environmental

Microplastics (MPs) in freshwater ecosystems pose significant environmental risks, particularly to fish populations. This study examines the gastrointestinal (GI) tract contents of fish, revealing a predominance of blue fibers, likely originating from textiles and fishing activities. After visual detection, digestion of residual biological material is needed for precise analysis. Identifying MPs requires chemical techniques like FTIR and Raman spectroscopy. Blood traces in fish intestines suggest potential physiological impacts. As lakes act as pollution sinks, understanding MPs sources is crucial for mitigating risks to aquatic ecosystems and ensuring environmental sustainability.

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