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Initial Discovery of Microplastic Presence in the Gastrointestinal Tract of Certain Fish Species in Al-Hoceima Bay

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Iliass Achoukhi, Iliass Achoukhi, Iliass Achoukhi, Iliass Achoukhi, Yahya El Hammoudani, Yahya El Hammoudani, Yahya El Hammoudani, Yahya El Hammoudani, Yahya El Hammoudani, Yahya El Hammoudani, Yahya El Hammoudani, Khadija Haboubi, Khadija Haboubi, Fouad Dimane Khadija Haboubi, Khadija Haboubi, Khadija Haboubi, Khadija Haboubi, Abdelhak Bourjila, Lahcen Benaabidate, Fouad Dimane Lahcen Benaabidate, Lahcen Benaabidate, Khadija Haboubi, Abdelhak Bourjila, Abdelhak Bourjila, Abdelhak Bourjila, Abdelhak Bourjila, Abdelhak Bourjila, Mustapha El Boudammoussi, Abdelaziz Touzani, Hatim Faiz, Mustapha El Boudammoussi, Mohamed Moudou, Fouad Dimane Chaimae Benaissa, Chaimae Benaissa, Chaimae Benaissa, Mohamed Moudou, Mustapha El Boudammoussi, Mustapha El Boudammoussi, Hatim Faiz, Hatim Faiz, Mustapha El Boudammoussi, Mohamed Moudou, Mohamed Moudou, Abdelaziz Touzani, Mustapha El Boudammoussi, Mohamed Moudou, Hatim Faiz, Hatim Faiz, Mustapha El Boudammoussi, Mohamed Moudou, Mohamed Moudou, Hatim Faiz, Fouad Dimane Hatim Faiz, Hatim Faiz, Hatim Faiz, Fouad Dimane Abdelaziz Touzani, Fouad Dimane Fouad Dimane

Summary

Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy was used to assess microplastic presence in the gastrointestinal tracts of 90 mackerel and gilthead sea bream from Al-Hoceima Bay in the Mediterranean, finding microplastics in 33% of fish overall. Occurrence was 26% in mackerel and 40% in sea bream, highlighting significant contamination in a key Mediterranean fishing area.

Body Systems

Digestive

Study Type Environmental

The accumulation of plastic waste in ocean environments is a critical ecological issue impacting marine wildlife and human health. This study assesses the presence of microplastics in the gastrointestinal tracts of fish from Al-Hoceima Bay, a key part of the Mediterranean marine ecosystem. Using Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, we analyzed 90 individuals from two different species, finding that 33% of the examined fish contained microplastics. Specific occurrences were 26% in mackerel and 40% in gilthead sea bream. These findings highlight significant contamination even in commercial fishing areas, raising urgent questions about the long-term ecological effects and health risks. Therefore, the need for effective plastic waste management policies is critical to protect our marine ecosystems and food safety.

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