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Impact of microplastics in jellyfish
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This study assessed microplastic contamination in sea salt harvested from traditional Croatian saltpans along the Adriatic coast, detecting particles in all tested samples. Fibers and fragments were identified across multiple polymer types, with concentrations reflecting local seawater contamination levels at each production site.
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Microplastics in Biota
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Microplastics have been detected in biota across marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems, demonstrating their ability to enter food webs at multiple trophic levels. Their omnipresence in living organisms raises concerns about bioaccumulation of both the plastic particles and the chemical additives and adsorbed pollutants they carry.
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This review synthesized experimental evidence on how microplastic ingestion affects fish physiology and behavior, finding that plastics act as vectors for toxic chemicals including mercury, cause oxidative stress, and transfer contaminants up the food chain to human consumers. Because microplastics bioaccumulate through trophic levels, populations relying heavily on seafood—particularly from coastal regions—face compounded exposure risks that extend well beyond the plastic particles themselves.
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