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Plastic Debris, Microplastics, and Marine Pollution

2024 3 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count.
Satish Sinha

Summary

Researchers reviewed the contribution of plastic debris and microplastics to marine pollution, documenting how the persistence, widespread distribution, and inherent toxicity of plastic particles pose escalating threats to marine ecosystems as global plastic production continues to rise.

Plastic debris has emerged as a significant contributor to marine pollution, posing substantial threats to marine ecosystems due to its persistence, ubiquity, and inherent toxicity. This issue has been exacerbated by the continuous introduction of microplastics into...

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