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The Impact of Microplastics on Fish Poses a Threat to Human Health
Summary
This review summarizes how microplastics ingested by fish accumulate through the food chain, posing a direct threat to human health via consumption of contaminated seafood.
With the growth of human population, the production and usage of plastics are also increasing. Overuse of plastics has adverse effects on the environment. Underwater plastics fragment into microplastics (MPs). This MP is a major cause of concern as a pollutant in aquatic ecosystems. Microplastic contamination is not a newly discovered problem, but it is still a crucial issue to discuss. MP exposure poses a great threat to fish health. MPs contamination can cause organ damage, toxic responses, behavioral changes, and so on. Additionally, MP ingestion by fish directly or indirectly affects human lives. Microplastics enter the human body in large amounts through fish consumption. The accumulation of microplastics within the human body has a wide range of toxicological and negative consequences. The control strategies for microplastic contamination are still in their infancy. More detailed study is needed about the nature and toxic effects of the MPs in order to mitigate their effects.
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