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Microplastic Pollution with Particular Reference to Ponds: A Review

International Journal of Zoological Investigations 2025
Harish Kumar, Harish Kumar, Sahoo Jharana Sahoo Jharana, Patra Anwesha Patra Anwesha, Panda Deeptimayee Panda Deeptimayee, Pradhan Chaitramayee Pradhan Chaitramayee, Badapanda Alisha Badapanda Alisha, S. Oswalt Manoj, Sohini Bhattacharayya Sohini Bhattacharayya

Summary

Researchers reviewed the sources, spread, and impacts of microplastics in pond ecosystems, finding that these small plastic particles harm aquatic plants, animals, and pond ecology while being difficult to remove once present. The review emphasizes detection methods, ecological risks, and sustainable management strategies to keep pond water plastic-free.

Plastics have become an indispensable part of our lives.Plastic waste management and disposal practices have harmed our world by contaminating the land and water.Moreover, plastics do not biodegrade and remain in the environment for a longer period of time.The emergence of microplastics (plastic particles <5mm) is a growing problem with plastics remaining in the environment.Because of their tiny size, these microplastics are easily able to cause pollution.Such microparticles are widely present, which negatively impacts the ecology and the life that resides there.This review, focused on consolidates existing research on the presence and impact of microplastics in pond water, summarizing findings from various studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of this environmental issue.It highlights sources, detection methods, ecological and health impacts.Additionally it also concentrated on sustainable approaches to keep pond water plastic-free for future generations and a healthy environment for aquatic plants and animals, as well as mitigation and management techniques to combat microplastic contamination.

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