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ClearFirst evidence of ingestion and retention of microplastics in seahorses (Hippocampus reidi) using copepods (Acartia tonsa) as transfer vectors
Researchers provided the first evidence that seahorse larvae (Hippocampus reidi) ingest and retain microplastics transferred through copepod prey, demonstrating trophic transfer of microplastics in early developmental stages of a vulnerable marine fish species.
Decade of microplastic alteration in the southeastern black sea: An example of seahorse gastrointestinal tracts
Researchers compared microplastic contamination in seahorse gastrointestinal tracts from the Southeastern Black Sea between 2012 and 2022, finding a 32% increase in microplastic items over the decade alongside shifts in polymer composition.
Bioaccumulation of contaminants in wild seahorses collected from coastal China
Wild seahorses collected from seven coastal provinces in China were analyzed for heavy metals, benzo(a)pyrene, and microplastics, with all three contaminant types detected. Levels varied by species and location, reflecting differing degrees of coastal pollution exposure. The findings raise concerns about contamination in seahorses, which are used in traditional medicine.
Effects of microplastics and attached heavy metals on growth, immunity, and heavy metal accumulation in the yellow seahorse, Hippocampus kuda Bleeker
Yellow seahorses (Hippocampus kuda) exposed to microplastics with attached heavy metals showed reduced growth, impaired immune function, and accumulation of metals in their tissues compared to controls. The combined effects of plastic particles and their associated heavy metal contaminants were more harmful than either stressor alone in this commercially important marine species.
Patterns, dynamics and consequences of microplastic ingestion by the temperate coral, Astrangia poculata
This study documented microplastic ingestion by the temperate coral Astrangia poculata in Rhode Island, finding that corals readily ingested plastic particles and retained them in their gastrovascular cavity for extended periods. The findings suggest that even non-tropical corals outside heavily polluted regions are regularly exposed to microplastics through their normal filter-feeding behavior.
The Distribution and Impact of Microplastics on Coral Reefs: an Ecosystem Approach
This study examines the distribution and ecological impact of microplastics on coral reef ecosystems, providing a Ph.D.-level ecosystem approach to understanding how microplastic pollution affects reef health and biodiversity.
Literature Review : Kelimpahan Mikroplastik Pada Biota Laut
This Indonesian-language literature review investigates the abundance of microplastics in marine biota across 10 studies published in the past decade, examining how marine organisms inadvertently ingest microplastics while feeding and the potential impacts on marine life and human health through the food chain. The review systematically synthesizes findings on microplastic prevalence across diverse marine species and ecosystems.
Ingestion and accumulation of microplastics in small marine fish and potential human exposure: case study of Binh Dinh, Vietnam
Researchers investigated microplastic accumulation in five small marine fish species commonly consumed by coastal communities in Binh Dinh, Vietnam. They found microplastics present in fish from all sampling sites, with seasonal and species-level variation in contamination levels. The study estimates potential human dietary exposure to microplastics through fish consumption and raises food safety concerns for coastal populations relying on local seafood.
Charting the microplastic menace: A bibliometric analysis of pollution in Malaysian mangroves and polypropylene bioaccumulation assessment in Anadara granosa
Researchers surveyed microplastic contamination in Malaysian mangrove ecosystems and tested how a common shellfish species accumulates polypropylene particles. They found microplastics in all sediment and water samples, with the shellfish readily taking up fiber-shaped particles. The estimated dietary intake suggests that consumers of these shellfish could ingest hundreds of microplastic particles per year, highlighting food safety concerns.
Interferência Dos Micro Resíduos De Plástico (microplásticos) No Ecossistema Marinho Do Rio Grande Do Sul - Brasil
This Brazilian Portuguese review discusses how marine debris and microplastics affect coastal ecosystems in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, highlighting that microplastics are more harmful than larger plastics because of their ability to adsorb toxic compounds and enter the food chain when ingested by fish.
Nano- and microplastics in the environment : presence, effects and their role as a Trojan horse for other pollutants
This thesis reviews the presence and effects of nano- and microplastics in the environment, examining how they act as carriers for other pollutants and discussing their potential health impacts on ecosystems and humans.
Consequências Dos Microplásticos Para Os Peixes Marinhos: Uma Revisão De Literatura
This literature review examines the consequences of microplastic ingestion and exposure for marine fish, synthesizing evidence on physiological and behavioral harms including impaired feeding, oxidative stress, and reproductive disruption across multiple species.
Microplastics in gastrointestinal tracts of Trachurus trachurus and Scomber colias from the Portuguese Coastal waters
This study found microplastics in the gastrointestinal tracts of two commercially important fish species — Atlantic horse mackerel and Atlantic chub mackerel — caught in Portuguese coastal waters, with higher incidence in one species than the other. The results confirm microplastic ingestion is common in commercially harvested fish, raising questions about human dietary exposure through seafood consumption.
Micro Plastics in The Marine Environment: A Review of Their Effects on Marine Organisms and Ecosystems
This review examines the effects of microplastics on marine organisms and ecosystems, summarizing evidence for MP ingestion across trophic levels, physical and chemical harm to marine life, and the pathways through which marine MP pollution threatens biodiversity and fisheries.
Ingestion of microplastics in commercially important species along Thoothukudi coast, south east India
Researchers found microplastics in the guts of 12 commercially important marine species along India's Thoothukudi coast, with herbivores showing the highest ingestion rates and evidence of biomagnification across trophic levels, suggesting feeding habits — not habitat or body size — drive microplastic accumulation.
Dampak Mikroplastik terhadap Ekosistem Pesisir: Sebuah Telaah Pustaka
This Indonesian-language review examines the impacts of microplastics on coastal ecosystems, covering effects on marine organisms, sediment quality, and food web dynamics. The paper highlights the vulnerability of tropical coastal environments to plastic pollution from both land-based and marine sources.
Ingestion of microplastics by commercial fish off the Portuguese coast
Researchers examined the digestive tracts of commercial fish caught off the Portuguese coast and found microplastics — mainly fibers — in a substantial proportion of individuals across multiple species.
Micropoluentes no mar profundo: influência do modo alimentar na ingestão de microplásticos em organismos bentônicos e detecção de poluentes orgânicos persistentes em amostras biológicas e de sedimento
This Portuguese-language study examined micropollutant exposure including microplastics in deep-sea organisms from the Southern Atlantic, analyzing how feeding mode determines microplastic ingestion across different species. The research found that even the most remote marine habitats on Earth harbor plastic contamination detectable in deep-sea fauna.
Driving aspects of microplastic uptake: Influence in the Bentho-Pelagic ecosystem and its associated ecological risks along the coast of Goa, India
Researchers studied microplastic contamination in nine fish and shellfish species along the coast of Goa, India, to understand how habitat and feeding behavior drive microplastic ingestion. Benthic organisms and sediments showed higher contamination than pelagic species and water, with fibrous polyamide and polyester particles being most abundant, and the Polymer Hazard Index indicated considerably high risk for certain polymers found in these food species.
Microplastic ingestion by pelagic and benthic fish and diet composition: A case study in the NW Iberian shelf
Researchers found microplastics in 78% of fish examined across four pelagic and benthic species from the NW Iberian shelf, with ingestion rates varying by feeding ecology and habitat depth, and identified predominantly fibers and fragments in gastrointestinal contents following alkaline tissue digestion.