Investigating the Presence and Effects of Microplastics in Sea Turtles

Plastic Pollution and Its Ecological Impacts on Sea Turtles: A Comprehensive Review

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Researchers reviewed the full spectrum of plastic pollution threats to all seven sea turtle species, covering ingestion-driven gastrointestinal obstruction and nutritional dilution, entanglement injuries, and the effects of beach plastic accumulation on nest temperature, hatchling success, and sex ratios.

Microplastics and sea turtle reproduction: A systematic review on nest contamination and developmental risks

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This research examined the ecotoxicological effects of microplastic exposure on freshwater stingrays, assessing behavioral, physiological, and reproductive impacts in a Neotropical elasmobranch species. The study provides novel data on microplastic effects in cartilaginous fish, expanding ecotoxicological understanding beyond teleost fish models.

The Effects of Microplastic Pollution on Marine Organisms and its Impact on Human Health: A Review

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Researchers reviewed how microplastics affect major marine taxa — from plankton to marine mammals — documenting impacts including reduced growth and reproduction, behavioral disruption, and inflammatory responses, while also assessing pathways through which MP-contaminated seafood and drinking water translate ocean pollution into risks for human health.

"Microplastics in Marine Ecosystems: From Trophic Accumulation to Human Health Implications"

Microplastics in the Marine Ecosystems: Identification and Impacts

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Tiny plastic particles called microplastics, broken-down bits of everyday plastic waste, are showing up along India's coastlines, and this review paper rounds up what scientists have found so far. While research on their health effects is still catching up, these particles are known to persist in the environment and can enter the food chain through seafood, raising concerns about long-term exposure for coastal communities. The authors point out that India still needs a lot more research to fully understand how serious this problem is and what it means for people's health.