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Effects of Microplastics
Summary
While research on microplastic effects in freshwater systems remains limited, studies of marine ecosystems demonstrate clear biological consequences across multiple levels of the food web, from individual organisms to ecosystem function. Translating these marine findings to rivers and lakes is critical for establishing the full scope of microplastic harm in the freshwater environments that humans depend on for drinking water and fisheries.
The effects of microplastics on rivers and lakes are still largely unexplored. However, countless studies of marine ecosystems and their inhabitants clearly show the consequences that microplastics can have. To introduce the subject, it is important to clarify...