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Microplásticos en ecosistemas marinos
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This review examines the sources, distribution, and ecological impacts of microplastics across marine ecosystems, synthesizing evidence from global field studies. Microplastics enter marine food webs through ingestion by organisms ranging from zooplankton to large fish, with documented effects on feeding behavior and reproduction. The authors call for standardized monitoring protocols and international policy coordination to address the growing scale of marine plastic pollution.
Con el pasar de los años, la producción de plásticos aumenta en forma constante, lo que ha provocado un incremento en la aparición de microplásticos. En 1950 se generaron 1,5 millones de toneladas, sin embargo, en 2020 se alcanzó a 370 millones de toneladas. El crecimiento exagerado junto con la mala gestión de residuos ha llevado a una proliferación de plásticos en el entorno natural y, por lo tanto, de microplásticos (Silva et al., 2022).
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