Research Progress in Transfer, Accumulation and Effects of Microplastics in the Oceans
One of the major concerns regarding the presence of plastics in ocean environments are the effects on marine biota. Plastics can be distinguished in macro- (≥25 mm), meso- (<25 mm–5 mm) micro- (<5 mm–1 µm), and nano-plastic (<1 µm) and are practically omnipresent in aquatic habitats and sub...
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| description | One of the major concerns regarding the presence of plastics in ocean environments are the effects on marine biota. Plastics can be distinguished in macro- (≥25 mm), meso- (<25 mm–5 mm) micro- (<5 mm–1 µm), and nano-plastic (<1 µm) and are practically omnipresent in aquatic habitats and subject to long-range transport. The purpose of this review is to report the last findings on the release, transfer, accumulation, and effects of micro-plastics, MPs, in the oceans. MPs have the chance to adsorb different kind of organisms and compounds on their outer surface, including bacteria, viruses, algae, and abiotic substances. In this way, they can cause sever hazard once they enter the food chain. Their harm to higher organisms is discussed as well as main routes of MPs–organism interactions, i.e., ventilation, and ingestion. Potential effects on populations, communities, and ecosystems and uptake routes and transition into tissues are discussed. In consideration of the potential threats of plastic particles to ecological functions and human health risks, we recommend specific directions of future research approaches. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8a10a42bf6934d5cbded265c047dbe882023-11-21T16:00:04ZengMDPI AGJournal of Marine Science and Engineering2077-13122021-04-019443310.3390/jmse9040433Research Progress in Transfer, Accumulation and Effects of Microplastics in the OceansMichele Arienzo0Luciano Ferrara1Marco Trifuoggi2Department of Earth Sciences, Environment and Resources, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cintia 21, 80126 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cintia 21, 80126 Naples, ItalyDepartment of Chemical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Via Cintia 21, 80126 Naples, ItalyOne of the major concerns regarding the presence of plastics in ocean environments are the effects on marine biota. Plastics can be distinguished in macro- (≥25 mm), meso- (<25 mm–5 mm) micro- (<5 mm–1 µm), and nano-plastic (<1 µm) and are practically omnipresent in aquatic habitats and subject to long-range transport. The purpose of this review is to report the last findings on the release, transfer, accumulation, and effects of micro-plastics, MPs, in the oceans. MPs have the chance to adsorb different kind of organisms and compounds on their outer surface, including bacteria, viruses, algae, and abiotic substances. In this way, they can cause sever hazard once they enter the food chain. Their harm to higher organisms is discussed as well as main routes of MPs–organism interactions, i.e., ventilation, and ingestion. Potential effects on populations, communities, and ecosystems and uptake routes and transition into tissues are discussed. In consideration of the potential threats of plastic particles to ecological functions and human health risks, we recommend specific directions of future research approaches.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/9/4/433microplasticsmarine environmenttransferaccumulationbiological effects |
| spellingShingle | Michele Arienzo Luciano Ferrara Marco Trifuoggi Research Progress in Transfer, Accumulation and Effects of Microplastics in the Oceans Journal of Marine Science and Engineering microplastics marine environment transfer accumulation biological effects |
| title | Research Progress in Transfer, Accumulation and Effects of Microplastics in the Oceans |
| title_full | Research Progress in Transfer, Accumulation and Effects of Microplastics in the Oceans |
| title_fullStr | Research Progress in Transfer, Accumulation and Effects of Microplastics in the Oceans |
| title_full_unstemmed | Research Progress in Transfer, Accumulation and Effects of Microplastics in the Oceans |
| title_short | Research Progress in Transfer, Accumulation and Effects of Microplastics in the Oceans |
| title_sort | research progress in transfer accumulation and effects of microplastics in the oceans |
| topic | microplastics marine environment transfer accumulation biological effects |
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