Microplastic Distribution and Characteristics in Common Carp (<i>Cyprinus carpio</i>) from Han River, South Korea
This study assessed the distribution of microplastics (MPs) in the gills, intestines, and muscles of the common carp (<i>Cyprinus carpio</i>), one of main fish species consumed by humans living in the lower regions of the Han River in South Korea. In total, 891 MP particles were detected...
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| author | Jung-Keun Oh Jangho Lee Soo Yong Lee Tae Kyung Kim David Chung Jinwon Seo |
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| description | This study assessed the distribution of microplastics (MPs) in the gills, intestines, and muscles of the common carp (<i>Cyprinus carpio</i>), one of main fish species consumed by humans living in the lower regions of the Han River in South Korea. In total, 891 MP particles were detected in 15 carps, with an average of 59.4 ± 45.5 particles/specimen, indicating severe MP contamination. The predominant MP form was fragment (86%), and the size range was 0.02–0.10 mm. Thirty MP particles were detected in the muscle samples (<i>n</i> = 10), primarily in sizes < 0.1 mm (89%). The most common types of polymers detected in this study were polyethylene (≥42%), polystyrene (≥20%), and polypropylene (≥19%), which were at the same level as the polymer ratio of domestic plastic production/use. No correlation was observed between the length of common carp and the number of MPs detected in different body tissues, indicating an abundance of MPs in the environment rather than by residue and accumulation. These findings contribute to the evaluation of the potential impact of edible fish on human health and emphasize the need to develop strategies to reduce MP contamination originating from various potential land sources. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-beebae43d25d4e29bef140a0bd1421812023-12-08T15:28:31ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412023-11-011523411310.3390/w15234113Microplastic Distribution and Characteristics in Common Carp (<i>Cyprinus carpio</i>) from Han River, South KoreaJung-Keun Oh0Jangho Lee1Soo Yong Lee2Tae Kyung Kim3David Chung4Jinwon Seo5Natural Environment Research Division, National Institute of Environmental Research, Hwangyeong-ro 42, Seo-gu, Incheon 404-708, Republic of KoreaNatural Environment Research Division, National Institute of Environmental Research, Hwangyeong-ro 42, Seo-gu, Incheon 404-708, Republic of KoreaNatural Environment Research Division, National Institute of Environmental Research, Hwangyeong-ro 42, Seo-gu, Incheon 404-708, Republic of KoreaNatural Environment Research Division, National Institute of Environmental Research, Hwangyeong-ro 42, Seo-gu, Incheon 404-708, Republic of KoreaNatural Environment Research Division, National Institute of Environmental Research, Hwangyeong-ro 42, Seo-gu, Incheon 404-708, Republic of KoreaNatural Environment Research Division, National Institute of Environmental Research, Hwangyeong-ro 42, Seo-gu, Incheon 404-708, Republic of KoreaThis study assessed the distribution of microplastics (MPs) in the gills, intestines, and muscles of the common carp (<i>Cyprinus carpio</i>), one of main fish species consumed by humans living in the lower regions of the Han River in South Korea. In total, 891 MP particles were detected in 15 carps, with an average of 59.4 ± 45.5 particles/specimen, indicating severe MP contamination. The predominant MP form was fragment (86%), and the size range was 0.02–0.10 mm. Thirty MP particles were detected in the muscle samples (<i>n</i> = 10), primarily in sizes < 0.1 mm (89%). The most common types of polymers detected in this study were polyethylene (≥42%), polystyrene (≥20%), and polypropylene (≥19%), which were at the same level as the polymer ratio of domestic plastic production/use. No correlation was observed between the length of common carp and the number of MPs detected in different body tissues, indicating an abundance of MPs in the environment rather than by residue and accumulation. These findings contribute to the evaluation of the potential impact of edible fish on human health and emphasize the need to develop strategies to reduce MP contamination originating from various potential land sources.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/23/4113MPscommon carpgillintestinemusclewaste plastic recycling |
| spellingShingle | Jung-Keun Oh Jangho Lee Soo Yong Lee Tae Kyung Kim David Chung Jinwon Seo Microplastic Distribution and Characteristics in Common Carp (<i>Cyprinus carpio</i>) from Han River, South Korea Water MPs common carp gill intestine muscle waste plastic recycling |
| title | Microplastic Distribution and Characteristics in Common Carp (<i>Cyprinus carpio</i>) from Han River, South Korea |
| title_full | Microplastic Distribution and Characteristics in Common Carp (<i>Cyprinus carpio</i>) from Han River, South Korea |
| title_fullStr | Microplastic Distribution and Characteristics in Common Carp (<i>Cyprinus carpio</i>) from Han River, South Korea |
| title_full_unstemmed | Microplastic Distribution and Characteristics in Common Carp (<i>Cyprinus carpio</i>) from Han River, South Korea |
| title_short | Microplastic Distribution and Characteristics in Common Carp (<i>Cyprinus carpio</i>) from Han River, South Korea |
| title_sort | microplastic distribution and characteristics in common carp i cyprinus carpio i from han river south korea |
| topic | MPs common carp gill intestine muscle waste plastic recycling |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/23/4113 |
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