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Bioindicators selection in the strategies for monitoring microplastic pollution
Ecological Indicators2024
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Summary
Researchers reviewed strategies for selecting the best 'sentinel' species — from mussels to earthworms — to serve as biological indicators of microplastic and nanoplastic pollution in both aquatic and land environments. Choosing the right species based on behavior, habitat, and exposure pathways is essential for building consistent, comparable monitoring programs that can track plastic pollution over time.
Micro(nano)plastics (MNPs) are pervasive pollutants posing significant environmental and health risks. Selecting appropriate sentinel species to assess MNPs in terrestrial and aquatic environments involves considering factors such as species behavior, habitat, exposure pathways, and the feasibility of sampling. For these reasons, it was imperative to launch a virtual special issue (VSI) in Ecological Indicators. This editorial summarizes the contributions submitted to the VSI, which invited research on bioindicators of MNPs, including sampling protocols, monitoring strategies, and analytical methods, to advance our understanding and management of plastic pollution. The VSI received a total of 12 contributions from four countries, with a significant majority originating from Italy. To present the contributions, we have organized the sections into original articles and reviews. The original articles are further divided into sections on the occurrence of MNPs in biotic and abiotic compartments, the selection of bioindicators, and the effects and risk assessment of MPs. The reviews are categorized based on their focus on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Future ecotoxicology studies should select bioindicators based on exposure to MNPs, conservation status, ecological roles, and human consumption.