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Effects of microplastics on sessile invertebrates in the eastern coast of Thailand: An approach to coastal zone conservation

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G.G.N. Thushari, G.G.N. Thushari, G.G.N. Thushari, G.G.N. Thushari, G.G.N. Thushari, Suchana Chavanich Jayan Duminda M Senevirathna, Jayan Duminda M Senevirathna, Jayan Duminda M Senevirathna, Amararatne Yakupitiyage, Suchana Chavanich Suchana Chavanich G.G.N. Thushari, G.G.N. Thushari, Amararatne Yakupitiyage, Suchana Chavanich Jayan Duminda M Senevirathna, Suchana Chavanich Suchana Chavanich Suchana Chavanich Jayan Duminda M Senevirathna, Suchana Chavanich Suchana Chavanich Suchana Chavanich G.G.N. Thushari, Suchana Chavanich Suchana Chavanich Suchana Chavanich Jayan Duminda M Senevirathna, Suchana Chavanich

Summary

Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in three abundant intertidal invertebrate species along Thailand's eastern coast, including rock oysters, barnacles, and periwinkles. They found microplastic accumulation rates of 0.2 to 0.6 particles per gram across all species, with filter-feeding organisms showing higher accumulation. The study suggests that sessile intertidal organisms can serve as effective bioindicators for monitoring coastal microplastic pollution levels.

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Study Type Environmental

This study assessed the microplastic contamination of 3 most abundant sessile and intertidal invertebrates (Rock Oyster: Saccostrea forskalii, Striped Barnacle: Balanus amphitrite, Periwinkle: Littoraria sp.) in 3 beaches of the eastern coasts of Thailand. The results showed a significant accumulation of microplastics in the invertebrates at rates of 0.2-0.6 counts/g indicating higher pollution levels along the coastline. Filter feeding organisms showed comparatively higher accumulation rates of microplastics. Thus, contaminated bivalves pose potential health risks for seafood consumers. The plastic pollutant prevalence in sessile and intertidal communities was corresponded with pollution characteristics of contaminated beach habitats where they live. Thus, bivalves, gastropods and barnacles can be used as indicators for contamination of microplastics in the areas. This study also demonstrated the need for controlling plastic pollution in Thai coastal areas.

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