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Plastic pollution in marine and freshwater biota

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Summary

Researchers compiled a special issue reviewing the current science on plastic pollution — including micro- and nanoplastics — in marine and freshwater environments, identifying key gaps in understanding how these particles move through ecosystems and harm aquatic life. The collection aims to support stronger science-based environmental policies addressing plastic pollution in aquatic systems.

Plastic pollution is now recognised as a growing concern for both the environment and associated biota. Consequently, a plethora of scientific reports are being produced regarding the occurrence, distribution, and transfer pathways of litter particles. However, there are scientific gaps that need to be filled regarding micro- and nanoplastic impacts on marine and freshwater organisms. This Special Issue (SI) aimed to provide an update on plastic pollution and its consequences on aquatic ecosystems, with a particular focus on biological domains, by adopting a multidisciplinary perspective. Several research articles and reviews were collected, focusing on the origin, fate, and effects of plastics in marine and freshwater environments, along with their interactions with biotic components. We believe this SI will contribute to the development of new studies on plastic pollution and the elaboration of science-based policies at different levels of our modern society.

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