Qualitative Assessment and Management of Microplastics in Asian Green Mussels (Perna viridis) Cultured in Bacoor Bay, Cavite, Phillipines

Microplastics (> 5 mm) have gained popularity in research and the public eye in recent years. This is due to the fact that they contain persistent organic pollutants (POPs) which pose potential risks to the environment and human health. Bivalves, which are filter feeders, are considered to be goo...

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Main Authors: Cristian Ryan Argamino, Jose Isagani B. Janairo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thai Society of Higher Eduction Institutes on Environment 2016-07-01
Series:EnvironmentAsia
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Online Access:http://tshe.org/ea/pdf/vol9no2-06.pdf