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Editorial: (Micro)Plastics and the environment
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This editorial introduces a research focus on microplastics and plastics in aquatic environments, highlighting gaps in knowledge about their abundance and toxicity especially in freshwater systems. It calls for more research to establish the extent and consequences of plastic pollution beyond the well-studied marine environment.
(Micro)Plastics in the aquatic environment are an issue of emerging concern. However, to date, there is considerable lack of knowledge on the abundance and toxicity of plastic debris in aquatic ecosystems, especially with regard to the freshwater situation. In this editorial, we briefly discuss important aspects of the research on environmental (micro)plastics to stimulate research and call for papers.
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