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A Review of the Sources, Distribution Characteristics and Toxic Effects of Marine Microplastics
Summary
This comprehensive review examined the sources, distribution characteristics, and toxic effects of marine microplastics on fish, noting that MPs have been detected in tissues across many marine fish species. The review covered both direct threats from physical damage and chemical toxicity, and indirect physiological and behavioral effects, calling for deeper investigation into long-term impacts.
Microplastics (MPs) as an emerging pollutant, have garnered significant attention due to their resistance to traditional purification technologies. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the sources, distribution characteristics, and toxic effects of MPs on marine fish. Research indicates that MPs are pervasive in the tissues of marine fish. Direct threats encompass physical damage and chemical toxicity induced by MPs, while indirect threats pertain to the potential influence of MPs on fish physiology and behavior. The paper underscores the necessity for future research to delve deeper into the potential hazards of MPs to halobios, thereby offering a scientific foundation and guiding research direction for the management and governance of marine plastic and microplastic pollution.