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Peer Review #2 of "Detection of microplastics in Litopenaeus vannamei (Penaeidae) and Macrobrachium rosenbergii (Palaemonidae) in cultured pond (v0.1)"

This peer review evaluates a study detecting microplastics in the gastrointestinal tracts of giant freshwater prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) and white leg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) from a polyculture pond in central Thailand, where a total of 1,166 MP items were identified across 450 specimens with average counts differing between sexes and species.

2022
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Peer Review #3 of "Detection of microplastics in Litopenaeus vannamei (Penaeidae) and Macrobrachium rosenbergii (Palaemonidae) in cultured pond (v0.1)"

This peer review evaluates a study detecting microplastics in the gastrointestinal tracts of giant freshwater prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) and white leg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) from a polyculture pond in central Thailand, where a total of 1,166 MP items were identified across 450 specimens with average counts differing between sexes and species.

2022
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Detection of microplastics in Litopenaeus vannamei (Penaeidae) and Macrobrachium rosenbergii (Palaemonidae) in cultured pond

Researchers detected microplastics in the gastrointestinal tracts of cultured whiteleg shrimp and giant river prawns from aquaculture ponds. The findings indicate that consuming these shellfish without removing the digestive tract is one pathway by which humans may be exposed to microplastics. The study suggests that microplastics in freshwater aquaculture species can transfer through the food chain to human consumers.

2022 PeerJ 40 citations
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Identification of anthropogenic debris in the stomach and intestines of giant freshwater prawns from the Trang River in southern Thailand

Researchers identified and characterized anthropogenic debris including microplastics in the stomachs and intestines of giant freshwater prawns collected from the Trang River in southern Thailand, finding 370 total pieces across examined specimens. Females averaged 4.87 microplastic pieces per stomach compared to 3.03 for males, with fibers comprising 72.70% of all debris and polymers identified across the size range of less than 100 µm to 100-500 µm.

2023 PeerJ 4 citations
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Microplastics in surface water and tissue of white leg shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, in a cultured pond in Nakhon Pathom Province, Central Thailand

Researchers detected microplastics in the surface water and edible tissues of white leg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farmed in Thailand, raising food safety concerns about microplastic contamination in a commercially important aquaculture species consumed widely across Asia.

2023 AIMS environmental science 14 citations
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Detection of Microplastics by Various Types of Whiteleg Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) in the Korean Sea

Researchers detected microplastics in whiteleg shrimp from Korean seas, finding 1.73 to 3.8 particles per 10 grams across different shrimp sizes, with fibers and fragments of various polymer types predominantly concentrated in the heads and intestines.

2022 Separations 20 citations
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Microplastic contamination in different tissues of cultured giant freshwater prawns for human consumption

Researchers dissected 90 giant freshwater prawns from Thai aquaculture ponds and found an average of 79.3 microplastics per individual across all four body compartments, with the intestinal tract containing the most (26.82/individual) and the exoskeleton the least, raising food safety concerns for human consumption.

2025 Ecologica Montenegrina
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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.

2023 Molecules 22 citations
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Microplastics in the tissues of commercial semi-intensive shrimp pond-farmed Litopenaeus vannamei from the Gulf of California ecoregion

Researchers conducted the first study of microplastics in the gastrointestinal tract, gills, and exoskeleton of farmed whiteleg shrimp from commercial aquaculture facilities in northwestern Mexico. The study found an average of 18.5 microplastic items per shrimp across all tissues examined. The findings suggest that semi-intensive shrimp farming operations are a source of microplastic contamination in commercially harvested seafood.

2022 Chemosphere 54 citations
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Accumulation of microplastics in stomach, intestine, and tissue of two shrimp species (Metapenaeus moyebi and Macrobrachium rosenbergii) at the Khlong U-Taphao, southern Thailand

Researchers investigated microplastic accumulation in the stomach, intestine, and tissue of two shrimp species (Metapenaeus moyebi and Macrobrachium rosenbergii) collected from the Khlong U-Taphao waterway in southern Thailand. The study characterized the types and distribution of microplastics across different body compartments of both commercially important shrimp species.

2023 SPIRE - Sciences Po Institutional REpository 3 citations
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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.

2024 The Science of The Total Environment 12 citations
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Microplastic Contamination in the Tissue of Giant Freshwater Prawns Macrobrachium rosenbergii, Thailand

Microfiber contamination was investigated in giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) tissues from the Trang River in Thailand, with samples from head, middle, and tail sections of 60 prawns digested in 10% KOH. An average of 3.50 microplastic particles per prawn was found, with polymer types confirmed by FTIR spectroscopy.

2024 Trends in Sciences 8 citations
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Characterization of Microplastic Contamination of Whiteleg Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) Cultivation in North Lombok, Indonesia

Researchers characterized microplastic contamination in farmed whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), measuring particle abundance, size distribution, polymer types, and potential human dietary exposure through shrimp consumption. Microplastics were found throughout shrimp tissues, with implications for seafood safety.

2024 Journal of Fish Health 1 citations
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Microplastics in farmed and wild Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) from Diverse Aquatic Environments in Bangladesh

Researchers examined freshwater prawns from both farmed and wild sources in southwestern Bangladesh and found microplastics in all samples, with farmed prawns containing significantly more particles than wild-caught ones. The most common types were fibers smaller than 0.5 mm, with polyvinyl stearate and polyethylene-propylene-diene as the predominant polymers, raising concerns about seafood safety in the region.

2026
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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.

2020 Journal of Hazardous Materials 100 citations
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Microplastic study on (litopenaeus vannamei) cultivation enterprises on the east coast of aceh

Researchers sampled vannamei shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) from three cultivation stations on Aceh's east coast (Pidie, Pidie Jaya, and Bireuen) and analyzed microplastic content using H2O2/H2SO4 digestion and microscopy at 40x magnification. They found fiber and film microplastics in all shrimp samples, with the highest count (13 particles) at the Pidie station, indicating microplastic contamination has entered commercial aquaculture supply chains.

2024 BIO Web of Conferences
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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.

2025 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 3 citations
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Microplastic Analysis in Vannamei Shrimp Ponds in Kandang Semangkon Village, Paciran, Lamongan, East Java, Indonesia

Researchers analysed the abundance, types, and colours of microplastics in water and shrimp tissue at vannamei shrimp ponds in East Java, Indonesia, and examined the relationship between total suspended solids and microplastic presence across two sampling stations.

2025 Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
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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.

2025 Discover Environment 2 citations
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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.

2024 Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences 2 citations
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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.

2025 Water
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Accumulation and damage of polyethylene-microplastics to the digestive system of juvenile Litopenaeus vannamei shrimp exposed through feed

Researchers fed juvenile Pacific white shrimp diets containing polyethylene microplastics at varying concentrations for 28 days. While survival and growth were not affected, microplastics accumulated in the digestive system and caused tissue damage to the hepatopancreas and intestine, suggesting that even without visible growth effects, microplastic ingestion can cause internal harm to commercially important crustacean species.

2025 Marine Pollution Bulletin 1 citations
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Microplastic Contamination in Shrimps from the Negombo Lagoon - Sri Lanka

Researchers analyzed microplastic contamination in 120 samples of two shrimp species (Penaeus monodon and Penaeus indicus) from ten locations in the Negombo Lagoon, Sri Lanka, identifying an average of 8.29 items per gram in P. monodon and 5.52 items per gram in P. indicus. The study documented the types, colors, and sizes of the 415 microplastic items found, providing baseline contamination data for a commercially important coastal lagoon.

2023 Preprints.org 5 citations
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Abundance, characteristics and seasonal variation of microplastics in Indian white shrimps (Fenneropenaeus indicus) from coastal waters off Cochin, Kerala, India

Researchers examined microplastic contamination and seasonal variation in the commercially important Indian white shrimp from coastal waters off Cochin, India, over 12 months. The study detected microplastics in shrimp tissues, predominantly fibers, with an average of 0.39 particles per shrimp, suggesting that even commercially harvested seafood species carry microplastic contamination.

2020 The Science of The Total Environment 212 citations