Anthropogenic particles in the zooplankton aggregation layer and ingestion in fish species along the Catalan continental shelf

Compa, Montserrat; Alomar, Carme; Ventero, Ana; Iglesias, M.; Deudero, Salud

doi:10.1016/j.ecss.2022.108041

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“…However, despite the fact that the majority of plastic pollution is derived from land and impacts coastal waters, recent evidence supports the hypothesis that currents may move these particles into the open ocean and to higher latitudes [8]. Considering the small size of microfibers, these may be more easily entrained in turbulent motions and flushed offshore to oceanic gyres towards the poles [43,44]. In particular, a mathematical model predicted that the accumulation of microfibers might respond to the role of surface water masses.…”

Section: Microfiber Pollution In the Marine Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It has been observed that microplastic ingestion is associated with not only the size and shape of particles but also particle color. Blue, black, and transparent have been identified as the primary colors, especially for microfibers [44]. The extensive distribution of blue-colored microfibers in seawater has resulted in wide exposure in fish species due to active ingestion or indirect uptake, while transparent/clear (white and gray) microfibers may be ingested because they are mistaken for gelatinous prey [11,27].…”

Section: Microfiber Pollution In the Marine Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Impact of Fibrous Microplastic Pollution on Commercial Seafood and Consumer Health: A Review

Santonicola,

Volgare,

Cocca

et al. 2023

Animals

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The omnipresence of microfibers in marine environments has raised concerns about their availability to aquatic biota, including commercial fish species. Due to their tiny size and wide distribution, microfibers may be ingested by wild-captured pelagic or benthic fish and farmed species. Humans are exposed via seafood consumption. Despite the fact that research on the impact of microfibers on marine biota is increasing, knowledge on their role in food security and safety is limited. The present review aims to examine the current knowledge about microfiber contamination in commercially relevant fish species, their impact on the marine food chain, and their probable threat to consumer health. The available information suggests that among the marine biota, edible species are also contaminated, but there is an urgent need to standardize data collection methods to assess the extent of microfiber occurrence in seafood. In this context, natural microfibers should also be investigated. A multidisciplinary approach to the microfiber issue that recognizes the interrelationship and connection of environmental health with that of animals and humans should be used, leading to the application of strategies to reduce microfiber pollution through the control of the sources and the development of remediation technologies.

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Section: Microfiber Pollution In the Marine Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%