Microplastics in the Marine Ecosystem of India

Sushma Kaushik; M. S. Saini; Jitender Singh Laura; Meenakshi Nandal; Pradeep Khyalia

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-92530-6_6

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Microplastics in the Marine Ecosystem of India

Earth and environmental sciences library 2025

Sushma Kaushik, M. S. Saini, Jitender Singh Laura, Meenakshi Nandal, Pradeep Khyalia

Summary

Researchers characterized the distribution, polymer composition, and ecological impacts of microplastics in India's marine ecosystems — including oceanic zones, coastal waters, and marine organisms — highlighting polymer degradation pathways and bioaccumulation in marine food webs. With India's coastline spanning over 7,500 km and supporting major fisheries, marine microplastic contamination poses direct risks to seafood safety and coastal community health.

There are multiple types of plastic polymers in the marine environment. Understanding the composition of polymers offers scientists valuable insights into its physicochemical properties and degradation process. The environmental deterioration of plastics plays an...

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