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ClearMicroplásticos en Perna perna (Bivalvia: Mytilidae): Evaluación preliminar comparativa de un banco natural y un cultivo suspendido en el Golfo de Cariaco, Venezuela
This preliminary comparative study found microplastic contamination in mussels from both wild and aquaculture environments in the Gulf of Cariaco, Venezuela. The findings raise food safety concerns for local communities that rely on these bivalves as a protein source.
Microplastic contamination in bivalves: First assessment in three coastal lagoons of the colombian caribbean, south america
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in bivalves from three coastal lagoons, finding that filter-feeding species readily accumulate particles from surrounding water and sediment. The study characterized particle types and polymer compositions across different lagoon environments.
Microplastics effects on the physiology of the Mussel Perna perna (Bivalvia:Mytilidae)
This Brazilian study exposed mussels (Perna perna) to polyethylene microplastics from cosmetics to examine whether effects are physical or chemical in nature. The study contributes to understanding of microplastic risks to filter-feeding shellfish that are widely consumed by humans.
Assessment of macro-, meso- and microplastics in wild and cultivated Perna perna mussels (Mollusca: Bivalvia)
Researchers sampled wild-harvested and cultivated Perna perna mussels from Brazil and analyzed macro-, meso-, and microplastic contamination by visual inspection and FTIR spectroscopy. Both wild and farmed mussels contained plastic particles, with fragments and fibers most common, raising food safety concerns for commercial mussel aquaculture.
Microplastic contamination in bivalves: First assessment in three coastal lagoons of the colombian caribbean, south america
Researchers conducted the first assessment of microplastic contamination in bivalves from three coastal lagoons, examining filter-feeding mollusks that concentrate suspended particles from surrounding waters. Microplastics were detected in bivalve tissues across all sites, establishing baseline contamination levels in these coastal ecosystems.
Microplastics Contents in Natural and Maricultured Shellfish from Pasir Putih Estuary in Johor, Malaysia
Researchers compared microplastic occurrence in wild and maricultured green mussels from Pasir Putih estuary in Malaysia, finding microplastics in all specimens. Wild mussels contained different microplastic types and abundances compared to maricultured individuals, suggesting that exposure pathways differ between natural feeding and aquaculture pond environments.
Microplastic ingestion and feeding ecology in three intertidal mollusk species from Lima, Peru
Three intertidal mollusk species from the coast of Lima, Peru were assessed for microplastic ingestion in relation to their feeding ecology. The study found microplastics in all three species, with ingestion levels varying by feeding strategy and local contamination levels.
Microplastic contamination in Indian edible mussels (Perna perna and Perna viridis) and their environs
Microplastic contamination was found in both Perna viridis and Perna perna mussels and in the surrounding water and sediments at collection sites in India, with larger mussels containing more particles than smaller ones and sediments harboring higher concentrations than overlying water, confirming commercially harvested Indian mussels as vehicles for human microplastic ingestion.
LEVELS OF MICROPLASTICS IN MUSSELS (Perna viridis) AND MANILA CLAM (Venerupis philippinarum) IN BACOOR CITY, CAVITE AND CALATAGAN, BATANGAS, PHILIPPINES
Researchers in the Philippines found microplastics in both mussels and Manila clams from two coastal locations, with mussels from the more urbanised Bacoor City site containing the highest amounts. Because these shellfish are consumed frequently — sometimes daily — by local communities, the findings point to a regular dietary route of microplastic exposure for the population.
Abundance and characteristics of microplastic in cultured green mussels Perna viridis in Sorsogon Bay, Philippines
Researchers found microplastics in cultured green mussels (Perna viridis) from Sorsogon Bay, Philippines, ranging from 0.31 to 2.57 items per individual, with smaller-sized mussels showing the highest MP loads and organosiloxane and polyethylene terephthalate as the dominant polymer types.
Microplastics (MPs) generated from mussel aquaculture in Johor Strait Estuary, Malaysia
Researchers investigated microplastic generation from mussel (Perna viridis) aquaculture in Johor Strait Estuary, Malaysia, examining three farming systems - raft, longline, and smart systems - for microplastic presence in mussel tissues. The study aimed to distinguish microplastics originating from aquaculture equipment from those derived from broader anthropogenic activities in the surrounding marine environment.
Suspended Microplastic in Sorsogon Bay Attributing Perna viridis and Atrina pectinata Contamination
Suspended microplastics were detected in surface water, the water column, and in the bivalves Perna viridis and Atrina pectinata from Sorsogon Bay, Philippines, demonstrating that filter-feeding shellfish accumulate microplastics from the surrounding water column.
Microplastic contamination in natural mussel beds from a Brazilian urbanized coastal region: Rapid evaluation through bioassessment
Researchers used the mussel Perna perna as a bioindicator to assess microplastic contamination in the Santos estuary, Brazil's most urbanized coastal region. The study found that 75% of sampled mussels had ingested microplastics, providing a rapid bioassessment method and raising concerns about both environmental and human health implications in this heavily populated area.
The effect of interspecific and intraspecific diversity on microplastic ingestion in two co-occurring mussel species in South Africa
A comparison of two mussel species coexisting on South African shores found that Mytilus galloprovincialis contained more than three times the microplastic load of Perna perna, with microbeads and polyethylene dominant in both species. Importantly, the two genetic lineages of P. perna did not differ in their microplastic uptake, suggesting that species identity — likely linked to differences in feeding behavior or physiology — matters more than genetic variation within a species for predicting seafood microplastic contamination.
Oysters and mussels as equivalent sentinels of microplastics and natural particles in coastal environments
Researchers compared how oysters and mussels accumulate microplastics in a polluted Brazilian estuary and found both species performed equally well as biological monitors of contamination. Some of the highest microplastic levels ever recorded in shellfish were found at the most polluted sites. Since oysters and mussels are widely consumed as seafood, these contamination levels raise direct concerns about human microplastic exposure through shellfish consumption.
Kontaminasi Mikroplastik pada Perna viridis di Teluk Lampung
Researchers found microplastic contamination in green mussels (Perna viridis) from Lampung Bay, Indonesia, with mean whole-tissue abundance of 0.53 particles/g, gill organs containing significantly more microplastics than digestive organs, and fiber fragments under 100 µm being the most common type.
Detection and quantification of microplastics from cultured green mussel Perna viridis in Bacoor Bay, Cavite, Philippines
Microplastics were found in green mussels from Bacoor Bay in the Philippines, with an average of several particles per individual, confirming that commercially farmed bivalves in Southeast Asia are contaminated and representing a potential human exposure route through seafood consumption.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF MICROPLASTIC ABUNDANCE IN GREEN MUSSEL Perna viridis AND THE WATERS OF MANGKANG BEACH, SEMARANG
A study of green mussels (Perna viridis) farmed in a coastal area of Semarang, Indonesia found microplastics in both the surrounding water and mussel tissue, with statistical analysis confirming a significant relationship between water contamination levels and mussel body burden. Because green mussels are widely consumed locally, this finding highlights a direct pathway for microplastic exposure through seafood in the region.
Evaluation of microplastics in Jurujuba Cove, Niterói, RJ, Brazil, an area of mussels farming
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in waters of Jurujuba Cove, Brazil — an active mussel farming area — across wet and dry seasons, finding high concentrations of diverse synthetic polymers in both seasons and concluding that areas with such contamination levels pose a risk to consumers of farmed shellfish.
Abundancia y características de microplásticos en el bivalvo comercial Aulacomya atra (Mytilidae: Bivalvia)
This Peruvian study found microplastics in commercially sold ribbed mussel (Aulacomya atra) from three provinces, with the highest contamination in Lima, the most densely populated region. The majority of particles were polyester fibers consistent with laundry microfiber shedding, highlighting shellfish as a direct route for microplastic exposure in people who eat them whole.
Microplastics contamination in molluscs from the northern part of the Persian Gulf
Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in five species of mollusks from the northern Persian Gulf, including both gastropods and bivalves with different feeding strategies. They found microplastics in all species, with concentrations ranging from 0.2 to 21 particles per gram of soft tissue, and fibers were the most common type. The study indicates that microplastic contamination is widespread in Persian Gulf seafood and that filter-feeding organisms tend to accumulate more particles.
Microplastics in rocky shore mollusks of different feeding habits: An assessment of sentinel performance
Researchers examined microplastic levels in three types of rocky shore mollusks with different feeding habits along a pollution gradient in Brazil. Filter-feeding oysters accumulated the most microplastics, followed by plant-eating limpets and meat-eating snails, suggesting that how an animal feeds affects how much plastic it ingests. The study proposes that all three species could serve as useful sentinel organisms for monitoring microplastic contamination in coastal areas.
Microplastics in Mediterranean Mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis: Comparison between Cultured and WildType Mussels from the Northern Adriatic
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in the digestive glands of Mediterranean mussels collected from pristine, aquaculture, and port areas along the northern Adriatic coast. The highest contamination was found in mussels from a Croatian marina, with the smallest particles in the 5-to-10-micrometer range being the most prevalent. The study highlights that mussels accumulate microplastics regardless of their environment, with port areas showing notably higher contamination levels.
Microplastics in bivalves and their habitat in relation to shellfish aquaculture proximity in coastal British Columbia, Canada
Researchers compared microplastic concentrations in Manila clams and Pacific oysters grown at commercial shellfish aquaculture sites versus reference beaches in coastal British Columbia, finding that proximity to aquaculture operations influenced microplastic levels in both bivalves and surrounding sediments.