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Plastics in Marine Environment

International Journal of Oceanography & Aquaculture 2018 16 citations ? Citation count from OpenAlex, updated daily. May differ slightly from the publisher's own count. Score: 30 ? 0–100 AI score estimating relevance to the microplastics field. Papers below 30 are filtered from public browse.

C Korkmaz, C Korkmaz

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This review summarizes the growing problem of plastic debris in the marine environment, noting that over 700 marine species are affected and that microplastics can transfer pollutants up the food chain. It calls for stronger international policies and waste management improvements to address the crisis.

Plastic debris are widespread and a growing problem in the marine environment. Due to resistance to degradation, plastic wastes are highly problematic for ecosystems. Today over 700 marine species from fish to birds and mammals etc., are estimated to be affected by plastic pollution. This review focuses on a short history of plastic usage in world and primer effects of plastic debris to marine invertebrates and vertebrates.

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