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Why microplastics found in Nigeria’s freshwaters raise a red flag
2020
Emmanuel O. Akindele
Summary
Detection of microplastics in Nigeria's freshwater systems raises serious concerns about threats to aquatic biodiversity and food security in a country where millions depend on freshwater fish as a primary protein source. The finding illustrates that microplastic contamination is a global problem extending well beyond industrialized nations, with potentially greater consequences in regions with limited water treatment infrastructure.
Microplastics could pose a threat to the sustenance of aquatic biodiversity when ingested by animals.