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Microplastics in the marine environment of St. Mary's Island: implications for human health and conservation
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment2023
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Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Gokul Valsan,
Gokul Valsan,
Gokul Valsan,
Gokul Valsan,
Gokul Valsan,
Gokul Valsan,
Gokul Valsan,
Gokul Valsan,
Gokul Valsan,
Gokul Valsan,
Gokul Valsan,
Gokul Valsan,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Gokul Valsan,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Gokul Valsan,
Rizwan Khaleel,
Rizwan Khaleel,
Rizwan Khaleel,
Rizwan Khaleel,
Rizwan Khaleel,
Rizwan Khaleel,
Rizwan Khaleel,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Gokul Valsan,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Gokul Valsan,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Gokul Valsan,
Gokul Valsan,
Gokul Valsan,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Rizwan Khaleel,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Gokul Valsan,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Rizwan Khaleel,
Gokul Valsan,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Gokul Valsan,
Rizwan Khaleel,
Gokul Valsan,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Gokul Valsan,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Rizwan Khaleel,
Gokul Valsan,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Gokul Valsan,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Rizwan Khaleel,
Gokul Valsan,
Gokul Valsan,
Gokul Valsan,
Gokul Valsan,
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Rizwan Khaleel,
Rizwan Khaleel,
Gokul Valsan,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Rizwan Khaleel,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Nelson Rangel-Buitrago,
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Anish Kumar Warrier
Summary
This study measured microplastic pollution around St. Mary's Island and found contamination from fishing activities and packaging, including six different types of plastic polymers. The environmental risk assessment rated the area as medium risk, and dangerous chemicals were found attached to the plastic particle surfaces. The findings highlight how microplastic pollution in coastal areas used for fishing and tourism can threaten both marine ecosystems and the health of communities that depend on them.
Microplastics have now been identified as a class of emerging pollutants and is considered as a threat to aquatic organisms. This baseline paper investigated the distribution, composition, and potential ecological risks of microplastic (MP) pollution on St. Mary's Island, revealing an average abundance of 0.218 particles/L in water samples. Blue fibres and white foams were the primary MPs identified, and fishing activities and packaging were the main sources of pollution. Six types of polymers were identified: low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polystyrene (PS), polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The Polymer Hazard Index (PHI) and Potential Ecological Risk Index (PERI) indicated a medium environmental risk for the island. Additionally, it was discovered that MPs' surfaces contained dangerous substances that could endanger aquatic life. The research emphasizes the significance of implementing measures such as responsible disposal, management, elimination, regulatory policies, and local administration techniques to mitigate the impact of MP pollution on the island's shores and marine biota. This research provides a baseline for monitoring MP contamination and underscores the need for continuous investigation to assess their impacts on marine life.