Microplastics Derived from Commercial Fishing Activities

Syversen, Tore; Lilleng, Grethe

doi:10.5772/intechopen.108475

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“…Fishery and aquaculture activities are considered potential sources of microplastics. Aquaculture materials such as plastic ropes, nets and fishing gear, which are common in fishing, can cause microplastic pollution in waters due to weathering or breakdown [10]. Additionally, various meteorological and hydrodynamic events have the capacity to strongly affect microplastic levels in freshwater and marine systems [7].…”

Section: Sea-based Sourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Harmful Effects of Microplastic Pollution on Aquatic Organisms

Yilmaz,

Emecan,

Elhag

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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In recent years, microplastics have been recognized as the most popular pollutants in marine and fresh waters. Plastic is one of the most used materials in all areas of our lives due to its cheap, light, and durable properties. Because they are used as main or auxiliary materials in almost all industries and branches of industry, the disappearance of plastics, which are in our lives, requires very long processes. Since petroleum-derived plastic wastes, which bacteria cannot consume directly, are decomposed by solar heat and radon, only the resulting compounds can be consumed by bacteria. For this reason, awareness-raising efforts to reduce plastic consumption in daily use all over the world have been accelerated. In parallel with this situation, research on microplastic pollution in both seas and inland waters is carried out intensively. Considering the current consumption habits of us humans, who are at the top of the food chain, the rates of microplastics we are exposed to are at a substantial level. The determination of the amount of microplastics contained in seafood consumed as the main protein source is of great importance in terms of public health and shows the necessity of further scientific research on this subject. The purpose of our study is to reveal the effects of microplastic pollution on aquatic organisms both in sea and inland waters by compiling studies on this subject and to draw attention to microplastic pollution in waters.

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Section: Sea-based Sourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Harmful Effects of Microplastic Pollution on Aquatic Organisms

Yilmaz,

Emecan,

Elhag

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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“…Syversen et al showed that between 77 and 97 tons of plastics are added to the sea annually in Norway from wear and tear during Danish seining [103]. The Norwegian fisheries in general are estimated to release about 208 tons of MNPs per annum [104].…”

Section: Mnps From Water Runoffmentioning

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Plastics and Micro/Nano-Plastics (MNPs) in the Environment: Occurrence, Impact, and Toxicity

Dube,

Okuthe

2023

IJERPH

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Plastics, due to their varied properties, find use in different sectors such as agriculture, packaging, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and construction, to mention a few. Excessive use of plastics results in a lot of plastic waste buildup. Poorly managed plastic waste (as shown by heaps of plastic waste on dumpsites, in free spaces, along roads, and in marine systems) and the plastic in landfills, are just a fraction of the plastic waste in the environment. A complete picture should include the micro and nano-plastics (MNPs) in the hydrosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere, as the current extreme weather conditions (which are effects of climate change), wear and tear, and other factors promote MNP formation. MNPs pose a threat to the environment more than their pristine counterparts. This review highlights the entry and occurrence of primary and secondary MNPs in the soil, water and air, together with their aging. Furthermore, the uptake and internalization, by plants, animals, and humans are discussed, together with their toxicity effects. Finally, the future perspective and conclusion are given. The material utilized in this work was acquired from published articles and the internet using keywords such as plastic waste, degradation, microplastic, aging, internalization, and toxicity.

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