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ClearImpacts of Microplastics on Mangroves - A Review
Mangrove forests act as natural traps for microplastics due to their dense root systems that slow water flow, leading to higher microplastic accumulation in mangroves than other coastal zones. This matters because the build-up harms mangrove plants at the cellular and physiological level, threatening these ecologically critical habitats that protect coastlines and support fisheries.
Role of mangrove forest in interception of microplastics (MPs): Challenges, progress, and prospects
This review examines how mangrove forests intercept and accumulate microplastics from terrestrial, marine, and atmospheric sources, identifying knowledge gaps in understanding the mechanisms, ecological impacts, and long-term fate of trapped microplastics in mangrove ecosystems.
Microplastics pollution in mangrove ecosystems: A critical review of current knowledge and future directions
This review synthesizes available research on microplastic pollution in mangrove ecosystems, which act as buffers between land and sea and accumulate plastics from both marine and terrestrial sources. The authors identify key gaps in knowledge and call for more research on how microplastics affect these ecologically critical habitats.
Mangrove Ecosystem, Seagrass, Coral Reef: its Role in Self-Purification and Carrying Capacity in Coastal Areas
This review examined how mangrove ecosystems, seagrass beds, and coral reefs provide natural purification services and support coastal biodiversity. These ecosystems are also highly vulnerable to microplastic pollution, which can smother corals, be ingested by seagrass fauna, and accumulate in mangrove sediments.
A review on microplastic pollution in the mangrove wetlands and microbial strategies for its remediation
Researchers reviewed the growing problem of microplastic pollution in mangrove wetland ecosystems and its effects on the biological communities that depend on these habitats. They found that microplastic exposure can substantially alter the microbial communities critical to nutrient cycling in mangrove environments. The review also explores microbial bioremediation strategies as a sustainable approach to addressing plastic pollution in these threatened coastal ecosystems.
Plastic pollution in mangrove ecosystems: A global meta-analysis
This meta-analysis pooled global data on plastic pollution in mangrove ecosystems and found that these critical coastal habitats act as natural plastic traps. Mangroves accumulate significant amounts of both large plastic debris and microplastics due to their complex root structures. Since mangroves serve as nurseries for fish and seafood species that people eat, plastic contamination in these ecosystems could affect the food chain.
Configuration of Allocated Mangrove Areas and Protection of Mangrove-Dominated Muddy Coasts: Knowledge Gaps and Recommendations
This study examined the allocation and conservation of mangrove areas along muddy coasts, finding that uncontrolled development leads to erosion and loss of these ecosystems. Healthy mangrove forests act as natural barriers that can trap and filter microplastics before they reach open ocean environments.
Microplastics in mangroves with special reference to Asia: Occurrence, distribution, bioaccumulation and remediation options
This review examines microplastic contamination in Asian mangrove ecosystems, finding higher pollution levels near fishing, tourism, and industrial areas. Organisms throughout the mangrove food web, from shellfish to fish, accumulate microplastics based on their feeding habits and habitat. While mangrove plants can trap some microplastics in their roots, the widespread contamination of these coastal ecosystems raises concerns about the safety of seafood harvested from mangrove areas for human consumption.
Microplastic Contamination in Water, Sediment, and Biota in Mangrove Forests
This review synthesized research on microplastic contamination in mangrove forest water, sediment, and biota, finding that mangroves act as both sinks and potential sources of microplastics due to their complex hydrodynamics, with ecotoxicological data on mangrove-specific organisms remaining limited.
Ecological interception effect of mangroves on microplastics
Researchers found that mangroves act as an ecological barrier intercepting microplastics, with MP abundance decreasing from river inputs toward the ocean, demonstrating the role of mangrove ecosystems in filtering plastic pollution before it reaches open waters.
Study of microplastics pollution in sediments and organisms in mangrove forests: A review
This review examined 53 studies on microplastic pollution in mangrove forests, finding that these coastal ecosystems act as traps that retain microplastics in their sediments and root systems for extended periods. Researchers found that fiber-shaped and brightly colored microplastics were most commonly detected in organisms like mollusks, crustaceans, and fish living in these habitats. The highest concentrations of microplastics in mangrove environments were reported in China.
Impact of elevated environmental pollutants on carbon storage in mangrove wetlands: A comprehensive review
Researchers synthesized global studies on pollutant impacts in mangrove wetlands — which store about 10% of coastal ocean carbon — finding that microplastics reduce carbon stocks by 1-12% by impairing photosynthesis and destabilizing sediments, while heavy metals and oil spills compound the damage to these critical climate carbon sinks.
Scient metrics analysis of mangrove studies from 1980 to 2020
This scientometric review analyzed 40 years of published research on mangrove ecosystems, tracking how scientific focus has shifted from basic ecology to conservation and human impact assessment. Mangroves are important coastal filters that trap plastic debris and microplastics before they reach the open ocean.
Assessing microplastic contamination levels in ghana's mangrove wetlands
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination levels in mangrove wetlands in Ghana, examining how mangrove tree morphology facilitates plastic accumulation and what concentrations and polymer types are present in these coastal ecosystems. The study addressed threats to mangrove ecological services including water quality improvement, carbon sequestration, and coastline protection posed by plastic pollution.
Preliminary Study on the Role of Mangroves in Entrapping Microplastics in Tuticorin Coast of Gulf of Mannar, Southeast Coast of India
Researchers compared microplastic concentrations in mangrove sediments versus open-beach control sites along the coast of southern India and found consistently higher levels within mangrove areas. Polyethylene and polypropylene fibers in the 1–3 mm range were most common, and weathering analysis confirmed significant environmental degradation of the particles. The findings suggest that mangrove root systems act as natural traps for microplastics, which has implications for both ecosystem health and the many coastal communities that rely on mangroves for fisheries and shore protection.
Impact of Pest and Diseases on Mangrove Forest Rehabilitation in Indonesia: A Review
This review examines how pests and diseases affect mangrove forest rehabilitation efforts across Indonesia. Researchers found that various insects, fungi, and other organisms damage mangrove leaves and roots, leading to failures in replanting programs. While not directly about microplastics, the study highlights the broader environmental pressures facing coastal ecosystems that also serve as natural filters for marine pollutants.
Microplastics retention in different types of Mangrove forest in Xuan Thuy National Park, Vietnam
Researchers measured microplastic retention in three types of mangrove forest in Xuan Thuy National Park, Vietnam, and found that mangroves trap significant quantities of microplastics from coastal waters. Mangrove restoration projects could therefore help reduce microplastic loads in adjacent coastal waters as an ecosystem service. However, mangroves themselves accumulate microplastics, which may affect their ecological functions over time.
Mangrove forest: An important coastal ecosystem to intercept river microplastics
Mangrove forests along a Chinese coastline were found to act as effective interceptors of river-borne microplastics, trapping significant quantities of plastic particles before they could reach open coastal waters. The study highlights mangrove ecosystems as important natural filters for microplastic transport from land to sea, with implications for coastal conservation priorities.
Microplastics in Singapore’s coastal mangrove ecosystems
Researchers sampled coastal mangrove ecosystems in Singapore and found microplastics throughout, demonstrating that mangrove habitats accumulate plastic pollution and raising concerns for the organisms that depend on these ecologically important coastal forests.
Characteristics and distribution of microplastics in the coastal mangrove sediments of China
A survey of mangrove sediments along China's coast found microplastics were ubiquitous, with concentrations and polymer types varying by proximity to human activity and hydrological conditions. The study shows that mangrove forests, which provide critical coastal ecosystem services, are accumulating significant quantities of plastic pollution.
Microplastic in mangroves: A worldwide review of contamination in biotic and abiotic matrices
This worldwide review analyzed 53 studies on microplastic contamination in mangrove sediments, water, and organisms across Asia, America, and Africa, finding that research is geographically limited and lacks wide-scale coverage of mangrove coastlines. Most studies characterized microplastic type, size, color, and morphology but did not assess ecological risks.
Multidimensional Assessment of Microplastic Pollution in Mangrove Wetlands: Driving Mechanisms, Carbon Contribution, and Ecological Risk
Scientists found tiny plastic particles called microplastics throughout mangrove wetlands in China, with the highest levels in areas used for fishing and fish farming. These plastic particles are building up in the sediment and water, creating pollution hotspots that pose moderate ecological risks to these important coastal ecosystems. This matters because mangroves help protect coastlines and support marine life that humans depend on for food, so plastic pollution in these areas could ultimately affect our food supply and coastal protection.
Mangroves as unique but understudied traps for anthropogenic marine debris: A review of present information and the way forward
This review examined mangroves as understudied traps for anthropogenic marine debris, noting that 18 of the top 20 plastic-emitting rivers are associated with mangrove coastlines. Mangroves efficiently accumulate debris through their dense root structures, yet are rarely included in coastal plastic monitoring programs.
Current status and trends of research on microplastic fugacity characteristics and pollution levels in mangrove wetlands
This systematic literature review analyzed the distribution, characteristics, and pollution levels of microplastics in mangrove wetlands globally, finding that mangroves act as significant traps for land-based plastics before they reach the open ocean. Fiber morphologies and polymer types reflected terrestrial sources, and microplastic density was highest near urban river inputs.