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Hidden Dangers of Microplastic Pollution Along RK Beach, Visakhapatnam, East Coast of India: Impacts on Marine Ecosystems and Human Health: A Preliminary Review
Toxicology Research
2026
A. M. Susan,
M. Kana,
M. Madakka,
T. Lakshmi Prasad,
N. Jayaraju
Summary
Researchers reviewed microplastic pollution dynamics along RK Beach in Visakhapatnam, India, synthesizing evidence on how particle accumulation in nearshore marine environments threatens local ecosystems and represents a potential exposure pathway for coastal communities.
Study Type
Environmental
Microplastic pollution has emerged as a critical environmental issue, significantly impacting marine ecosystems and human societies. In 2016, an estimated 19 to 23 million metric tons of plastic waste, approximately 11% of global plastic waste, entered aquatic...