Microplastics in the aquatic environment—Perspectives on the scope of the problem

Environmental Toxicology and ChemistryVolume 36, Issue 9 p. 2259-2265 ET&C Perspectives Microplastics in the aquatic environment—Perspectives on the scope of the problem Robert M. Burgess, Corresponding Author Robert M. Burgess burgess.robert@epa.gov orcid.org/0000-0003-4504-5125 Office of Research and Development, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Atlantic Ecology Division, US Environmental Protection Agency, Narragansett, Rhode Island Address correspondence to burgess.robert@epa.govSearch for more papers by this authorKay T. Ho, Kay T. Ho Office of Research and Development, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Atlantic Ecology Division, US Environmental Protection Agency, Narragansett, Rhode IslandSearch for more papers by this authorNicholas J. Mallos, Nicholas J. Mallos Ocean Conservancy, Washington, DC, USASearch for more papers by this authorGeorge H. Leonard, George H. Leonard Ocean Conservancy, Washington, DC, USASearch for more papers by this authorValeria Hidalgo-Ruz, Valeria Hidalgo-Ruz Universidad Católica del Norte, Coquimbo, ChileSearch for more papers by this authorAnna-Marie Cook, Anna-Marie Cook Superfund and Technology Liaison, Region 9, Office of Research and Development, Office of Science and Policy, US Environmental Protection Agency, San Francisco, CaliforniaSearch for more papers by this authorKeith Christman, Keith Christman American Chemistry Council, Washington, DCSearch for more papers by this author Robert M. Burgess, Corresponding Author Robert M. Burgess burgess.robert@epa.gov orcid.org/0000-0003-4504-5125 Office of Research and Development, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Atlantic Ecology Division, US Environmental Protection Agency, Narragansett, Rhode Island Address correspondence to burgess.robert@epa.govSearch for more papers by this authorKay T. Ho, Kay T. Ho Office of Research and Development, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Atlantic Ecology Division, US Environmental Protection Agency, Narragansett, Rhode IslandSearch for more papers by this authorNicholas J. Mallos, Nicholas J. Mallos Ocean Conservancy, Washington, DC, USASearch for more papers by this authorGeorge H. Leonard, George H. Leonard Ocean Conservancy, Washington, DC, USASearch for more papers by this authorValeria Hidalgo-Ruz, Valeria Hidalgo-Ruz Universidad Católica del Norte, Coquimbo, ChileSearch for more papers by this authorAnna-Marie Cook, Anna-Marie Cook Superfund and Technology Liaison, Region 9, Office of Research and Development, Office of Science and Policy, US Environmental Protection Agency, San Francisco, CaliforniaSearch for more papers by this authorKeith Christman, Keith Christman American Chemistry Council, Washington, DCSearch for more papers by this author First published: 26 August 2017 https://doi.org/10.1002/etc.3867Citations: 5Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume36, Issue9September 2017Pages 2259-2265 RelatedInformation