Seasonal distribution and interactions between plankton and microplastics in a tropical estuary

Abundance, distribution and characterization of microplastics in Tropical River Estuary, South East Coast of India

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Researchers sampled water and sediment across seven sites along the Palar River estuary in southeast India, finding that fiber-shaped high-density polyethylene microplastics dominate, likely originating from fishing gear and industrial discharge. The study establishes a contamination baseline for a multi-source river system, highlighting how riverine environments serve as highways transporting plastic pollution from inland industrial and agricultural sources into coastal marine ecosystems.

Biological and Ecological Impacts of Plastic Debris in Aquatic Ecosystems

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Researchers reviewed the biological and ecological impacts of plastic debris in aquatic ecosystems, finding that effects span from individual organisms to entire ecosystems, though establishing clear cause-and-effect relationships remains scientifically challenging given the complexity of real-world environments.

Influence of microplastic on the aquatic ecosystem

Occurrence, Distribution, and Removal of Microplastics from Aquatic Ecosystems

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Researchers investigated the occurrence, distribution, and removal strategies for microplastics in aquatic ecosystems, reviewing how their pervasive presence and resistance to conventional treatment create persistent risks for both environmental and human health.