Ingestion of Microplastic by Fish of Different Feeding Habits in Urbanized and Non-urbanized Streams in Southern Brazil

Garcia, Thiago Deruza; Cardozo, Ana Lúcia Paz; Quirino, Bárbara Angélio; Yofukuji, Kátia Yasuko; Ganassin, Maria Julia Mileo; Santos, Natália Carneiro Lacerda dos; Fugi, Rosemara

doi:10.1007/s11270-020-04802-9

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“…Regarding the color of the plastics found, a predominance of blue fiber is consistent with previous data from the region and world trends [4,13,25,[52][53][54][55]. This prevalence of blue colored fibers could be associated with the resistance of this colour to UV radiation degradation [56].…”

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“…Both fibers and fragments were present in all sites and thus in both types of systems, although to a greater extent in the streams from the Urban group, supporting the hypothesis about the greater contribution and consumption by the communities of these streams. The high percentage of fibers with respect to fragments or other types of plastic debris is consistent with the bibliography, as fibers have been documented as the most common and even the only form found in some cases [4,13]. Although fibers are considered less harmful relative to fragments in terms of their consequences to the digestive system (lacking sharp edges or thickness that could lead to blockages), they would be more likely to accumulate in the digestive system [18].…”

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“…This prevalence of blue colored fibers could be associated with the resistance of this colour to UV radiation degradation [56]. In the case of the fragments, the predominant color was white, coinciding with data from more distant areas [54] but not with previous results for the region, where the highest abundance found was of blue fragments [13]. According to Wang et al [20], a higher consumption of white MPs could be not only due to its greater availability but also to its similarity in coloration with certain types of zooplankton, being able to generate in some species an active consumption.…”

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“…Plastics are a type of pollutants that have gained interest in the last decade, both in fresh and marine systems, because of their worldwide distribution and their ecological consequences [10,11]. Despite having been identified in the early 1970s [12], it was not until the last decade that they have been considered as a significant emerging pollutant [13]. Plastics highly versatile and durable materials, with low production costs, generally made from organic synthetic polymers obtained mainly from oil.…”

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“…Whatever the origin of these plastics debris, from the moment they take contact with the environment, and particularly when they reach lotic systems, a part gets trapped in sediment, rocks or vegetation, and some are transported downstream [18]. Thus, the transport of plastics and microplastics will be determined both by the hydrology and morphology of each stream, and by the characteristics of each plastic particle (density, shape, size), making them take pelagic or benthic transport routes [13,16]. Due to their slow decomposition rate, these wastes accumulate and successively fractionate to microscopic dimensions, and become an integral part of ecological systems, interacting and impacting biota [6,8,19].…”

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Incidence of Watershed Land Use on the Consumption of Meso and Microplastics by Fish Communities in Uruguayan Lowland Streams

Vidal

Lozoya²,

Tesitore

et al. 2021

Water

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Physical-chemical and biologicaldiversity of streams are influenced by the land use in their watersheds. Plastics currently make up the most important waste asset, representing an important part of the transported and accumulated material in water courses. This work analyzes the consumption of plastics debris by the fish communities in streams with two contrasting types of land use. We worked with threestreams impacted by urbanization and threeby extensive ranching. The stomach and intestinal contents of 309 individuals of 29 species were analyzed, by a modified alkaline digestion, and observed under a stereo microscope with polarized light. A total of 373 plastic itemswere found, of which the majority corresponded to fibers (318). A significant difference was found between the percentage of individuals that consumed plastic debrisbetween both systems (51.6% in ranchers and 76.6% in urban, p = 0.014 Mood’s Median), but no difference was found in the average ingested per individual. This study establishes the first baseline on plastic debris consumption by fish in Uruguayan streams, showing the extent of the plastic and microplastic pollution problem. Although there are differences between the analyzed sites, we also observed significant contamination in streams far from urbanization.

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Incidence of Watershed Land Use on the Consumption of Meso and Microplastics by Fish Communities in Uruguayan Lowland Streams

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A Systematic Review on Microplastic Contamination in Fishes of Asia: Polymeric Risk Assessment and Future Prospectives

Oza,

Rabari,

Yadav

et al. 2024

Enviro Toxic and Chemistry

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Microplastics (MPs) have attracted global concern because of their harmful effects on marine biota; their toxic properties can negatively impact aquatic ecosystems. Fish is an essential source of protein for humans, playing a crucial role in daily food intake. Until recently, MPs were addressed primarily as environmental pollutants, but they are now increasingly recognized as contaminants in the food supply. The present review has comprehended the current knowledge of MP contamination in freshwater and marine fishes of Asia, including 112 peer‐reviewed sources from 2016 to 2023. The review recorded 422 Asian fishes (345 marine and 77 freshwater) to be contaminated with MPs. Clarias gariepinus and Selaroides leptolepi have shown maximum MP contamination in the freshwater and marine environments of Asia, respectively. Omnivorous and carnivorous fishes exhibited higher susceptibility to ingesting MPs. Benthopelagic, demersal, and reef‐associated habitats were identified as more prone to MP accumulation. In both freshwater and marine environments, China has the highest number of contaminated species among all the countries. Pollution indices indicated high MP contamination in both freshwater and marine environments. A prevalence of fibers was recorded in all fishes. Black‐ and blue‐colored MPs of <500 µm–1 mm size were found dominantly. Polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene were recorded as the prevalent plastic polymers in freshwater and marine fish, respectively. Overall, the review served as a comprehensive understanding of MP concentrations and variations between species, between feeding habits, and between geographic locations, which can be pivotal for addressing pressing environmental challenges, protecting human health, and fostering global sustainability efforts in the face of escalating plastic pollution. Environ Toxicol Chem 2024;00:1–15. © 2024 SETAC.

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A systematic review on microplastic contamination in marine Crustacea and Mollusca of Asia: Current scenario, concentration, characterization, polymeric risk assessment, and future Prospectives

Doshi,

Rabari,

Patel

et al. 2024

Water Environment Research

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Microplastics (MPs) pollution has wreaked havoc on biodiversity and food safety globally. The false ingestion of MPs causes harmful effects on organisms, resulting in a decline in biodiversity. The present review comprehended the current knowledge of MP contamination in Crustacea and Mollusca from 75 peer‐reviewed articles published in Asia between 2015 and 2023. A total of 79 species (27 Crustacea and 52 Mollusca) have been recorded to be contaminated with MPs. Out of the total 27 species of Crustacea, Metopograpsus quadridentatus (327.56 MPs/individual) and Balanus albicostatus (0.42 MPs/individual) showed the highest and lowest contamination, respectively. Out of the total 52 species of Mollusca, Dolabella auricularia (2325 MPs/individual) and Crassostrea gigas and Mytilus edulis (0.2 MPs/individual) showed the highest and lowest contamination, respectively. In terms of country‐wise MP contamination, China has the highest number of contaminated species in both phylums among Asia. Findings of pollution indices revealed a very high risk of MP contamination in all the countries. Fiber was reported predominantly in both groups. Blue and black‐colored MPs having <500 μm and <500 μm–1 mm size were found dominantly in Crustacea and Mollusca, respectively. Polypropylene was recorded as the dominant plastic polymer in both Crustacea and Mollusca. In essence, this review has provided a comprehensive insight into MP concentration in Crustacea and Mollusca of Asia, highlighting variations among species and geographic locations. This understanding is crucial for tackling urgent environmental challenges, safeguarding human health, and promoting global sustainability initiatives amid the escalating issue of plastic pollution.Practitioner Points Microplastic pollution has created havoc on biodiversity and food safety. A total of 27 and 52 species of crustaceans and Mollusca have been recorded to be contaminated with MPs. Metopograpsus quadridentate and Dolabella auricularia have shown higher MPs contamination. Polypropylene was recorded as the dominant plastic polymer in both crustacean and Mollusca. Findings of pollution indices revealed a very high risk of MP contamination in all the countries.

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Ingestion of Microplastic by Fish of Different Feeding Habits in Urbanized and Non-urbanized Streams in Southern Brazil

Cited by 62 publications

References 71 publications

Incidence of Watershed Land Use on the Consumption of Meso and Microplastics by Fish Communities in Uruguayan Lowland Streams

Incidence of Watershed Land Use on the Consumption of Meso and Microplastics by Fish Communities in Uruguayan Lowland Streams

A Systematic Review on Microplastic Contamination in Fishes of Asia: Polymeric Risk Assessment and Future Prospectives

A systematic review on microplastic contamination in marine Crustacea and Mollusca of Asia: Current scenario, concentration, characterization, polymeric risk assessment, and future Prospectives

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