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Proximate Composition and Microplastic Content of Fish Feed Available in UAE (United Arab Emirates) Markets

Journal of Environmental Protection 2025
Maryam Aghaei, Meera Aljneibi, Salama Al Qadawi, Vijo Poulose, Thies Thiemann

Summary

Researchers analysed 21 commercially available fish feed samples from UAE markets for proximate composition and microplastic content, finding ash and moisture contents of 1.96% and above respectively, and characterising the extent to which microplastic particles are present in feeds used in aquaculture and fisheries.

21 fish feed samples were acquired commercially in UAE markets. Their ash and moisture contents were found to be 1.96% - 12.49% and 3.22% - 9.59%, respectively. The mineral content of the ash of 7 products was determined by WD-XRF. 13 products were analyzed for MP contamination and showed an MP count of 0.7 - 9 particles per gram. The MP concentration in the fish feed products showed no correlation with the price of the products.

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