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Microplastic Contamination and Extraction Methods in East Asia: Implications for Marine Ecosystems and Mitigation Strategies
2024
Eduardo Estevan Barrientos,
Eduardo Estevan Barrientos,
Hiraku Tanoiri,
Kiyoshi Omine,
V. Sivasankar,
Santos Daniel Chicas
Summary
Researchers reviewed microplastic contamination patterns and extraction methodologies specific to East Asia, a major plastic-producing region, examining the implications for marine ecosystems and evaluating mitigation strategies applicable to heavily impacted coastal environments.
Plastic global production increased from 1.7 million tons in the 1950s to 335 million tons in 2016, and trends based on production, demographics, and consumer use patterns suggest an increase in plastic use in the future. East Asia contributes significantly...