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ClearEffects of microplastics and nanoplastics in shrimp: Mechanisms of plastic particle and contaminant distribution and subsequent effects after uptake
This review summarizes how microplastics and nanoplastics affect shrimp, which are an important food source for humans. The tiny plastic particles can carry harmful chemicals and pathogens into shrimp tissue, which then move up the food chain when people eat contaminated seafood. The findings highlight concerns about plastic pollution in aquaculture and its indirect effects on human health through the food we eat.
The occurrence of pollutants in organisms and water of inland mariculture systems: Shrimp aquaculture is a procession of Microplastics accumulation
This study examined microplastic contamination in water and shrimp at different stages of both pond-based and industrial inland aquaculture systems, finding that shrimp accumulated microplastics throughout the production cycle. The results establish shrimp aquaculture as a notable pathway for microplastic transfer into the food supply.
Expanded utilisation of microalgae in global aquafeeds
This review explores how microalgae can be used more widely in aquaculture feeds as a sustainable replacement for fish meal and fish oil. Microalgae provide essential fatty acids, proteins, vitamins, and antioxidant pigments that support fish health and growth. While not directly about microplastics, expanding microalgae-based aquaculture feeds could reduce reliance on wild-caught fish from potentially microplastic-contaminated oceans.
Unveiling the Tiny Invaders: A deep dive into microplastics in shrimp – Occurrence, detection and unraveling the ripple effects
This review provides a deep dive into microplastic occurrence in shrimp, covering detection methods and potential ripple effects through the food chain. The study highlights that microplastics smaller than 5 mm are pervasive in marine aquaculture environments and accumulate in commercially important shellfish species consumed by humans.
Assessing the impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on shrimp growth, physiology, antioxidant, immune responses and gut microbiota
This review examines how microplastics and nanoplastics affect shrimp health, covering impacts on growth, immune function, gut bacteria, and antioxidant defenses. Researchers found that plastic exposure can impair shrimp physiology through multiple pathways, with implications for both aquaculture productivity and seafood safety. The study highlights the need for more research on how plastic pollution in coastal waters threatens shrimp populations that are important for both ecosystems and human nutrition.
Occurrence and Characteristics of Microplastics in Wild and Farmed Shrimps Collected from Cau Hai Lagoon, Central Vietnam
Researchers measured microplastic occurrence in the gastrointestinal tracts and tissues of four shrimp species (two wild, two farmed) from a Vietnamese lagoon, finding microplastics in all species and providing baseline data on seafood plastic contamination for this region.
Sustainable Alternative Feed for Aquaculture: State of the Art and Future Perspective
Not directly relevant to microplastics — this review surveys sustainable alternative feed ingredients for aquaculture, covering plant-based proteins, by-products, and insects as replacements for fishmeal and fish oil.
A preliminary study of the association between colonization of microorganism on microplastics and intestinal microbiota in shrimp under natural conditions
Microplastics were detected in shrimp pond sediment (5,129 ± 1,176 items/kg) and in Litopenaeus vannamei shrimp tissue (14.08 ± 5.70 items/g), with MP abundance positively correlated between sediments and shrimp, and the microbiome on plastic surfaces differing from the shrimps' intestinal microbiota.
Evidence of Marine Microplastics in Commercially Harvested Seafood
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in three commercially available shrimp species purchased from supermarkets in South Australia. They found microplastics present in the digestive tracts of all species examined, with fibers being the most commonly identified type. The findings suggest that commercially harvested seafood represents a potential pathway for human dietary exposure to microplastics.
Shrimp industry in China: overview of the trends in the production, imports and exports during the last two decades, challenges, and outlook
This review examines China's shrimp farming industry over the past two decades, highlighting its rapid growth and the environmental challenges associated with intensified production. While not focused on microplastics directly, aquaculture is a known source of microplastic contamination in seafood, making sustainable shrimp farming practices important for reducing human dietary exposure to these particles.
Distribution Patterns and Human Exposure Risks of Microplastics in Dominant Wild Edible Shrimp: A Case Study of Haizhou Bay Marine Ranch
Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination in dominant wild shrimp species in Haizhou Bay, China, characterizing the types, sizes, and concentrations of MPs found in their bodies and assessing the human dietary exposure risks from consuming these economically important seafood species.
Biological and Nutritional Applications of Microalgae
This review covers the nutritional and health benefits of microalgae, which are tiny photosynthetic organisms rich in proteins, vitamins, and beneficial compounds. While not directly about microplastics, microalgae are relevant to the pollution discussion because they interact with microplastics in water environments and are being explored as sustainable alternatives to plastic-based products.
Abundance, characteristics and ecological risk assessment of microplastics in ship ballast water in ports around Liaodong Peninsula, China
This study assessed microplastic abundance, characteristics, and ecological risk in shrimp aquaculture environments, finding that farming activities introduce and accumulate microplastics in pond sediments and water that pose risk to cultured organisms.
Impact of Nanoplastics on the Functional Profile of Microalgae Species Used as Food Supplements: Insights from Comparative In Vitro and Ex Vivo Digestion Studies
Researchers assessed how polystyrene and polyethylene nanoplastics affect microalgae species used as food supplements, both before and after simulated digestion. The study found that nanoplastics persisted through the digestion process, altered particle behavior in the microalgae medium, and significantly increased total phenolic content, raising concerns about food safety when plastic contamination occurs.
The Importance of Low-Cost Live Feed Culture Technology to the Marine Shrimp Industry during COVID-19
This study assessed the use of cladocerans as an alternative live feed to Artemia nauplii in marine shrimp aquaculture, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when supply chains were disrupted. Cladocerans showed nutritional advantages and were easier to culture locally. The findings support diversification of live feed sources for more resilient and sustainable shrimp farming.
Microplastic ingestion and retention in penaeid shrimp from the Arabian Sea
Researchers examined the digestive tracts of four commercially harvested shrimp species from the Arabian Sea coast of India and found microplastics in all four, including fibers, pellets, spheres, and fragments made of polyethylene, polystyrene, and other common plastics — providing baseline contamination data for an important seafood source.
Microplastic toxicity in shrimp: From mechanistic pathways to ecological implications.
Researchers systematically reviewed 94 studies on microplastic toxicity in shrimp, mapping mechanistic pathways from particle characteristics to oxidative stress, immune dysfunction, neurotoxicity, and reproductive impairment across hepatopancreas, gills, gut, and gonad tissues, and identifying shrimp as effective bioindicators for aquatic microplastic risk assessment.
Ingestion and adherence of microplastics by estuarine mysid shrimp
Researchers investigated how estuarine mysid shrimp ingest and accumulate microplastics both internally and on their external body surfaces. The study found microplastics in the shrimp's bodies and fecal pellets, and feeding experiments revealed that these organisms readily consume plastic particles, raising concerns about microplastic transfer through marine food webs.
A critical review of microplastics in the shrimp farming environment: Incidence, characteristics, effects, and a first mass balance model
This review provides the first mass balance model for tracking how microplastics flow through shrimp farming systems, from water and feed inputs to accumulation in shrimp tissues and sediments. Researchers found that microplastics can act as carriers for other contaminants and accumulate in shrimp at levels that may pose risks to consumers. The study identifies critical knowledge gaps in understanding how aquaculture practices contribute to microplastic contamination in farmed seafood.
Microplastic Contamination in Shrimps from the Negombo Lagoon—Sri Lanka
Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in two species of shrimp from Sri Lanka's Negombo Lagoon, examining both gastrointestinal tracts and gills. The study found microplastics present in all sampled shrimp, raising concerns about human dietary exposure to microplastics through seafood consumption in coastal communities.
Microplastic contamination in wild shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei from the Huizache-Caimanero Coastal lagoon, SE Gulf of California
Researchers found microplastics — predominantly fibers and fragments — in the gastrointestinal tracts, gills, and exoskeletons of wild shrimp from a Gulf of California coastal lagoon, with the gut containing far higher concentrations than other tissues, raising food safety concerns for human consumers.
Temporal variability of microplastics in shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), feed, water and sediments of coastal and inland culture ponds
This study tracked microplastic contamination in farmed shrimp, their feed, water, and pond sediment across 12 shrimp farms in India over a four-month growing period. Microplastics were found in over 93% of shrimp samples, with feed identified as the primary source of contamination. Since shrimp are one of the most widely consumed seafood products globally, these findings raise concerns about microplastic exposure for consumers.
The effect of microplastics pollution in microalgal biomass production: A biochemical study
Scientists exposed the marine microalga Phaeodactylum tricornutum to polystyrene microplastics and found that both short- and long-term exposure at environmentally relevant concentrations disrupted biochemical composition including proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids.
Assessment of microplastic contamination in clams and shrimp from estuarine environments of Goa: implications for environmental health and food safety
Researchers examined clams and shrimp from estuarine environments in Goa, India, and found microplastics present in both species and their surrounding waters, with shrimp from one site showing particularly high contamination and bioaccumulation. The particles were predominantly polyamide, polyethylene, and polystyrene fibers and fragments, likely originating from fishing, tourism, and waste disposal activities. The findings raise concerns about food safety for local and tourist populations who regularly consume seafood from these coastal areas.