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ClearMicroplastic pollution in Cevdet Dündar Pond: first observation on freshwater of Turkey
This study reports the first documented occurrence of microplastic pollution in Cevdet Dundar Pond, a Turkish freshwater body. Microplastics of various shapes and polymer types were found, establishing a baseline for freshwater microplastic monitoring in the region.
Microplastic pollution in freshwater ecosystems: A case study from Turkey
Microplastic pollution in freshwater ecosystems across Turkey was assessed as a case study, finding widespread contamination in rivers and lakes. The study highlighted that most microplastic research in Turkey, as globally, has focused on marine environments, leaving freshwater systems relatively understudied despite comparable contamination levels.
Characterization of microplastics in sediments and surface waters of Turkish lakes
Researchers surveyed seven lakes in Turkey and found microplastics in all of them, with polyethylene and polypropylene being the most common types. Human activities like tourism, fishing, and urban waste disposal were identified as major sources, showing that even protected lake areas are contaminated with plastic particles that can enter drinking water supplies.
Determination of Seasonal Microplastic pollutıon Variation in Aquatic Environments: Case Study from İskenderun Technical University Pond
Microplastic abundance in a university pond in Turkey ranged from 0.5 to 10.8 particles per liter and varied significantly by season, with rainfall and stormwater runoff being the main drivers of contamination. Black polyester and polypropylene fibers under 1 mm were the most common type found. The study demonstrates that even small, semi-enclosed inland water bodies can accumulate significant microplastic loads and that seasonal monitoring is needed to accurately characterize contamination levels.
Microplastic Pollution in Turkish Aquatic Ecosystems: Sources, Characteristics, Implications, and Mitigation Strategies
This systematic review surveys microplastic pollution across Turkish rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. It found widespread contamination from textile fibers, packaging fragments, and agricultural films, with potential implications for local seafood safety and drinking water quality.
Microplastic pollution in two remote rivers of Türkiye
Researchers documented microplastic pollution in two remote rivers of Turkey, finding that even waterways far from major urban centers contain significant microplastic contamination, highlighting the widespread reach of plastic pollution in freshwater ecosystems.
Microplastics in aquatic ecosystems: sources, impacts, and mitigation strategies
This review synthesizes 60 peer-reviewed studies on microplastic contamination in Turkish aquatic ecosystems, examining sources, characteristics, and impacts on marine and freshwater habitats and the organisms living within them. The analysis identifies knowledge gaps in monitoring programs and highlights the need for standardized methods to track MP pollution across diverse aquatic environments.
Spatio-Temporal Distribution and Characterization of Microplastic Pollution in The Three Main Freshwater Systems (Aksu and Köprü Streams, Manavgat River) And Fishing Grounds Located in Their Vicinities in The Antalya Bay
Researchers found 2,444 microplastics across three freshwater systems near Antalya Bay, Turkey, with fibers (57%) and fragments (33%) dominating, and polyethylene and polypropylene as the most common polymers, showing a homogeneous pollution pattern across all sampling sites.
Occurrence of microplastic in the water of different types of aquaculture ponds in an important lakeside freshwater aquaculture area of China
Microplastics were detected in aquaculture pond water across an important freshwater aquaculture region in China, with pond type and cultured species influencing microplastic occurrence and composition.
Comparative Distribution of Microplastics in Different Inland Aquatic Ecosystems
Researchers surveyed microplastic pollution in seven Greek inland water bodies differing in morphology and human impact, finding microplastics (predominantly fibers) in all samples with abundances from 0.60 particles/m³, highlighting contamination even in less impacted freshwater systems.
Microplastic Pollution with Particular Reference to Ponds: A Review
Researchers reviewed the sources, spread, and impacts of microplastics in pond ecosystems, finding that these small plastic particles harm aquatic plants, animals, and pond ecology while being difficult to remove once present. The review emphasizes detection methods, ecological risks, and sustainable management strategies to keep pond water plastic-free.
Mikroplastik Kirliliği ve Tatlısu Ekosistemlerindeki Etkileri
This Turkish-language review summarizes microplastic pollution and its effects on freshwater ecosystems, covering sources, distribution, and ecological impacts. The paper calls for better monitoring and regulation to protect freshwater resources that millions of people depend on for drinking water.
Microplastics in Turkish coastal lagoons: Unveiling the hidden threat to wetland ecosystems
Researchers conducted the first comprehensive assessment of microplastic pollution in five coastal lagoons in northeastern Mediterranean Turkey, recovering over 15,500 microplastic particles from water and sediment samples. Water concentrations were significantly higher in November than in June, with fibers being the dominant type and polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester the most common polymers. The findings point to agricultural runoff, fishing gear, and mismanaged waste as significant pollution sources in these ecologically important wetland ecosystems.
Microplastic Distribution and Composition in Various Ecosystems of the Marmara Region: Current Gaps and Research Needs
Researchers compared microplastic composition and distribution across five ecosystems in Turkey's Marmara region: marine water, freshwater, marine sediment, freshwater sediment, and biota. Each ecosystem had distinct polymer profiles and size distributions, revealing that cross-compartment studies are essential for understanding the regional microplastic pollution landscape.
Evaluation of Microplastics in the Surface Water, Sediment and Fish of Sürgü Dam Reservoir (Malatya) in Turkey
Researchers found microplastic contamination across water, sediment, and fish tissues in Sürgü Dam Reservoir in Turkey, with fibers as the dominant type, polyethylene terephthalate and polypropylene as the main polymers, and an average of 0.41 microplastic particles per fish.
Microplastic Pollution at Different Trophic Levels of Freshwater Fish in a Variety of Türkiye`s Lakes and Dams
This study surveyed microplastic contamination in seven freshwater fish species from lakes and reservoirs across Türkiye, finding microplastic particles in the gastrointestinal tracts of all 406 fish examined. All ingested microplastics were fibres, predominantly blue in colour, suggesting textile sources. The broad geographic scope and 100% prevalence across species and water bodies indicate that microplastic contamination of freshwater fish is widespread throughout Türkiye, with implications for human exposure through fish consumption.
Assessment of potential ecological risk for microplastics in freshwater ecosystems
Researchers assessed the ecological risk of microplastics across freshwater ecosystems worldwide, including rivers and lakes in China, Vietnam, Europe, and South America. While one risk method showed negligible danger, more comprehensive assessment approaches revealed extreme ecological threats at every location studied, suggesting that microplastic pollution in freshwater may be more serious than previously thought.
Comparative Distribution of Microplastics in Different Inland Aquatic Ecosystems
Researchers sampled seven Greek inland aquatic ecosystems of varying types and found microplastics in all locations, with fibers dominating (0.47–149.4 items/m³) and higher concentrations in vertical than surface samples, indicating that morphology, trophic status, and anthropogenic pressure influence distribution.
Microplastics in a dam lake in Turkey: type, mesh size effect, and bacterial biofilm communities
Researchers investigated microplastic pollution in Sureyyabey Dam Lake in Turkey, comparing MP detection using 300 μm and 100 μm mesh nets and characterizing MP type, shape, color, and polymer composition at four sampling stations. The study also found bacterial biofilm communities growing on MP surfaces in both water and net-captured samples, highlighting MPs as microbial colonization substrates in freshwater reservoirs.
A review of plastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems of Turkey
This review of plastic pollution in Turkish aquatic ecosystems found that both macro- and microplastics have been documented in marine and freshwater environments, with Turkey identified as a major contributor to Mediterranean and Black Sea plastic pollution but limited regulation and monitoring in place.
Characterization of microplastic pollution in tadpoles living in small water-bodies from Rize, the northeast of Turkey
Researchers characterized microplastic pollution in tadpoles (Pelophylax ridibundus and Rana macrocnemis), sediments, and surface water from small water bodies in northeastern Turkey, finding MPs across all compartments with tadpole tissue containing 302.62-306.69 items per gram. PET, nylon, and polyacrylic were the dominant polymers in tadpoles, while PP and PE dominated sediments, highlighting microplastic transfer across freshwater and terrestrial habitats.
The microplastic pattern in Turkish lakes: sediment and bivalve samples from Çıldır Lake, Almus Dam Lake, and Kartalkaya Dam Lake
Researchers investigated microplastic contamination in sediments and bivalves from three Turkish lakes, finding 19-156 microplastics per kilogram in sediments and varying levels in different bivalve species, with fibers and fragments as dominant shapes.
Microplastic accumulation in Lake Van aquate ecosystems
This Turkish study detected microplastics in sediment samples from Lake Van in eastern Turkey, confirming plastic contamination has reached this large and remote inland lake ecosystem.
Microplastic accumulation in various bird species in Turkey
Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in 12 bird species in Turkey, providing the first data of its kind for the country. They found microplastics in all species examined, with variations in particle types and concentrations across different birds. The study contributes to the growing evidence that microplastic pollution affects wildlife across diverse habitats and feeding strategies.