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20 resultsShowing papers similar to The Presence of Microplastics in High-Demand Seafood Crustaceans of the Gulf of Mannar Coast: An Insight into Seafood Quality
ClearAssessment 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.
Microplastic prevalence, diversity and characteristics in commercially important edible bivalves and gastropods in relation to environmental matrices
Researchers assessed microplastic abundance and characteristics in the tissues of commercially important bivalves and gastropods from the southwest coast of India, finding MPs across all five species examined and raising concerns about seafood safety.
Assessment of Microplastic Pollution Across the Malabar Coast, India
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in water, sediment, and commercially important fish along the Malabar coast in India. They found microplastics in all sample types, with the highest concentrations in fish gastrointestinal and gill tissues, predominantly consisting of fragments and fibers of common plastics like HDPE, PET, and nylon. The study points to direct discharges, runoff, and poor wastewater management as key sources, underscoring the need for regulatory measures to protect both marine ecosystems and the people who consume seafood from the region.
Microplastic contamination in commercially important bivalves from the southwest coast of India
Microplastics were detected in water and three commercially important bivalve species along the southwest coast of India, with concentrations varying by species and collection site. The presence of plastic particles in filter-feeding shellfish intended for human consumption raises concerns about dietary exposure.
Accumulation of microplastic in edible marine species from North Kerala, India
Researchers found microplastics in the edible tissues of three popular seafood species (clams, shrimp, and anchovies) from fish markets in Kerala, India. Fibers and fragments were the most common shapes, with polyethylene and polypropylene being the dominant plastic types. Since these species are consumed whole or with minimal processing, the study highlights a direct pathway for microplastic ingestion by people who eat locally caught seafood.
Microplastics in seafood as an emerging threat to marine environment: A case study in Goa, west coast of India
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in water, sediment, and shellfish from the Sal estuary in Goa, India. They found microplastics present across all environmental samples, with sediment containing particularly high concentrations. The study highlights that commercially important seafood species in this region are accumulating microplastics, posing potential concerns for both marine ecosystems and human dietary exposure.
Microplastics in shrimps: a study from the trawling grounds of north eastern part of Arabian Sea
Researchers examined three species of shrimp from trawling grounds in the Arabian Sea and found microplastics in every individual tested, with an average of nearly seven particles per shrimp. Fibers were the most common type of microplastic found, and six different plastic polymers were identified in the shrimps' digestive tracts. The findings confirm that microplastic contamination is widespread in commercially important seafood species, raising questions about potential transfer to human consumers.
Assessment Of Microplastics In Commercially Important Fishes Collected From Thondi Fish Landing Center
Researchers assessed the presence and characteristics of microplastics in commercially important fish species collected from the Thondi fish landing center in India. The study evaluated microplastic contamination levels in fish obtained from a coastal fishing hub, contributing data on the prevalence of plastic particles in seafood relevant to both ecological and human dietary exposure concerns.
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.
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.
Profiling microplastics in the Indian edible oyster, Magallana bilineata collected from the Tuticorin coast, Gulf of Mannar, Southeastern India
This study quantified microplastic contamination in the Indian edible oyster Magallana bilineata collected from India's Gulf of Mannar, finding plastic particles in the majority of oysters sampled. Given the importance of oysters to local diets and fisheries, the results raise direct concerns about human dietary exposure to microplastics through seafood consumption in coastal India.
Comparative analysis of microplastic pollution in commercially relevant seafood across different geographical regions
Researchers analyzed microplastic pollution in commercially important seafood species, characterizing particle morphology and polymer composition across species. The study found microplastics in all species sampled, with differences in contamination levels linked to feeding ecology and habitat.
Microplastic prevalence in epipelagic layer: Evidence from epipelagic inhabiting prawns of north-west Arabian Sea
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in ten commercial prawn species from the northwest Arabian Sea off Gujarat, India. The study found an average of 590 microplastic particles across gastrointestinal tracts, with significant variation between species and harbors, highlighting concerns about microplastic transfer through commercially important seafood.
Microplastics accumulation in pelagic and benthic species along the Thoothukudi coast, South Tamil Nadu, India
Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination in the digestive tracts of fish and shellfish along the Thoothukudi coast in southern India. They found microplastics in both open-water and bottom-dwelling species, with bottom-dwellers accumulating slightly more particles, predominantly polyethylene fibers. The findings confirm that microplastic contamination is widespread across marine habitats in the region and underline the need for better plastic waste management.
Microplastic Abundance in Edible Crabs and Gastropods on the Blanakan Coast
Researchers sampled water, sediment, crabs, and gastropods along the Blanakan coast of Indonesia and detected microplastics in all sample types, with fragments, films, fibers, and pellets all present — suggesting widespread contamination that poses a food safety concern for local seafood consumed by humans.
Microplastic contamination in commercially important fish and shellfish from coastal waters of the Bay of Bengal off Chennai, southeast coast of India
Microplastics were detected in commercially important fish and shellfish from the Bay of Bengal off the southeast coast of India, with average ingestion levels varying by species and collection site. The presence of plastic particles in widely consumed coastal seafood raises direct concerns about human dietary exposure to microplastics in the region.
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.
Contamination of microplastics, surface morphology and risk assessment in beaches along the Thoothukudi coast, Gulf of Mannar region
Researchers assessed microplastic contamination in beach sediments along the Thoothukudi coast in India, finding widespread presence of fragments and films with high ecological risk scores, alongside surface morphological analysis revealing weathering and chemical changes consistent with long-term environmental exposure.
Estimation of Microplastic Pollution in Commercial Pelagic Finfish, Sardinella longiceps (Valenciennes 1847) Collected from Thoothukudi District, Gulf of Mannar, Southeast India
Researchers measured microplastic contamination in seawater from fish landing sites and in the guts of Indian oil sardines from the Gulf of Mannar, finding 17.1 particles per gram of fish gut from the more contaminated site and 13.7 from the less contaminated site.
Microplastics in Scylla Serrata: A baseline study from southwest India
Researchers examined microplastic contamination in the mud crab Scylla serrata from mangrove habitats on India's southwestern coast and found an average of about 29 microplastic particles per individual. Fibers were the dominant type, and polypropylene and polyethylene were the most common polymers detected. The study establishes a baseline for microplastic presence in a commercially important crab species, raising questions about potential human exposure through seafood consumption.