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Microplastic contamination in edible American lobster (Homarus americanus) muscle tissue
Regional Studies in Marine Science2025
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Justine Ammendolia,
Amber LeBlanc,
Amber LeBlanc,
Amber LeBlanc,
Amber LeBlanc,
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Amber LeBlanc,
Justine Ammendolia,
Noreen E. Kelly,
Noreen E. Kelly,
Tony R. Walker
Justine Ammendolia,
Amber LeBlanc,
Justine Ammendolia,
Justine Ammendolia,
Justine Ammendolia,
Justine Ammendolia,
Justine Ammendolia,
Justine Ammendolia,
Justine Ammendolia,
Justine Ammendolia,
Deonie Castle,
Deonie Castle,
Deonie Castle,
Deonie Castle,
Deonie Castle,
Deonie Castle,
Deonie Castle,
Deonie Castle,
Deonie Castle,
Deonie Castle,
Deonie Castle,
Justine Ammendolia,
Noreen E. Kelly,
Vittorio Maselli,
Noreen E. Kelly,
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Deonie Castle,
Deonie Castle,
Deonie Castle,
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Noreen E. Kelly,
Tony R. Walker
Erika F. Merschrod S.,
Erika F. Merschrod S.,
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Vittorio Maselli,
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Erika F. Merschrod S.,
Tony R. Walker
Justine Ammendolia,
Deonie Castle,
Justine Ammendolia,
Deonie Castle,
Justine Ammendolia,
Justine Ammendolia,
Vittorio Maselli,
Tony R. Walker
Vittorio Maselli,
Tony R. Walker
Amber LeBlanc,
Tony R. Walker
Amber LeBlanc,
Justine Ammendolia,
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Noreen E. Kelly,
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Erika F. Merschrod S.,
Justine Ammendolia,
Tony R. Walker
Erika F. Merschrod S.,
Erika F. Merschrod S.,
Noreen E. Kelly,
Noreen E. Kelly,
Vittorio Maselli,
Tony R. Walker
Vittorio Maselli,
Erika F. Merschrod S.,
Vittorio Maselli,
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Vittorio Maselli,
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Vittorio Maselli,
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Justine Ammendolia,
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Vittorio Maselli,
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Tony R. Walker
Summary
Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in the edible muscle tissue of American lobsters from four commercial fishing sites in Nova Scotia, Canada. All lobsters examined contained microplastics at a mean concentration of 6.65 particles per gram of wet tissue, with smaller lobsters showing higher concentrations and the most common particles being small enough to potentially translocate within tissues.
This study investigated internalized microplastic (MP) concentration, size, and polymer composition in the edible muscle tissue of Homarus americanus collected from four commercial lobster fishing sites in Nova Scotia, Canada. Mean MP concentration across all lobsters was 6.65 ± 5.36 MPs g −1 wet weight tissue, and all lobsters examined contained MPs. MP concentration was inversely correlated with lobster size (i.e., tail length), and varied depending on sampling location, with significantly higher MP concentrations in lobsters from the south-west area. The mean MP diameter was 3.65 ± 0.47 µm, while the most common MP size classes found indicate translocation susceptibility of lobster muscle tissue from the smallest MPs (≤4 µm). The most abundant polymers identified were polyethylene vinyl acetate (25 %), polyester (25 %), and polysulfone (19 %). Findings highlight the need for more muscle tissue-specific analysis to better understand the ecological implications of MP contamination in lobsters. Further research is needed to understand the long-term effects of MP exposure on lobsters. • Microplastics (MPs) were investigated in Homarus americanus in Nova Scotia, Canada. • All lobsters examined contained internalized microplastics in edible tail muscle tissues. • MP sizes in lobster muscle tissue indicate translocation susceptibility of the smallest MPs (≤4 µm). • Most abundant polymers were polyethylene vinyl acetate (25 %), polyester (25 %), and polysulfone (19 %). • Further research is needed to understand long-term effects of microplastic exposure on lobsters.