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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
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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.
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...
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