Comparing the Effects of Pristine and Uv-Vis Aged Microplastics: Behavioural Response of Model Terrestrial and Freshwater Crustaceans

Microplastics in terrestrial ecosystems and their effects on macroinvertebrates

Physical Impacts of Microplastics on Marine Species

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Researchers reviewed how microplastics physically harm marine organisms — from internal injuries caused by ingestion to reproductive and developmental effects — finding that even small plastic particles can cause significant damage to aquatic life, with implications for the broader food web.

Environmental Fate and Effects of Microplastics on Organisms

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This review examined the environmental fate of microplastics — including fragmentation dynamics, sorption of co-contaminants, and bioaccumulation through food webs — alongside their toxic effects on organisms ranging from invertebrates to mammals. Understanding how plastics persist, concentrate toxicants, and biomagnify through trophic levels is essential for predicting long-term health consequences for wildlife and human consumers.

Impact of Microplastics on the Physiology of Benthos

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Researchers reviewed how microplastic pollution harms bottom-dwelling aquatic organisms, summarizing evidence that benthic species face widespread physiological disruption from microplastic ingestion and accumulation, with broader implications for aquatic biodiversity.

Physical Impacts of Microplastics on Marine Species

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Microplastics cause a range of physical harms to marine species including internal injuries, blockages, and reduced feeding capacity, with effects documented across invertebrates, fish, and seabirds. Although physical impacts are less studied than chemical toxicity, they represent a significant and underappreciated mechanism of harm across marine ecosystems.