Microbial Relationship of Marine Microplastics

Sarah Chioma Nwakanma; Sesan Abiodun Aransiola; Emmanuel Kuyet Adejokun; Emmanuel Kuyet Adejokun; Ojonoma Loretta Okwute; Loai Aljerf; Naga Raju Maddela

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-95547-1_7

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Microbial Relationship of Marine Microplastics

Environmental contamination remediation and management 2025

Sarah Chioma Nwakanma, Sesan Abiodun Aransiola, Emmanuel Kuyet Adejokun, Emmanuel Kuyet Adejokun, Ojonoma Loretta Okwute, Loai Aljerf, Naga Raju Maddela

Summary

Researchers examined how microplastics in the ocean interact with microbial communities, finding that plastic surfaces attract and harbor unique assemblages of bacteria — a concern because these 'plastisphere' microbes can spread pathogens and antibiotic-resistant genes through marine food chains.

The excessive use of plastic and their low recycling rates has led to the pollution of microplastics in marine environments. This has necessitated an in-depth exploration of the intricate relationship between these synthetic particles and microbial communities. This...

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