The Effects of Microplastics and its Additives in Aquatic Ecosystem - A Review
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Contamination, environment, microplastics, reviewAbstract
Communication in Physical Sciences, 2023, 10(2):77-93
Authors: Comfort M. Ngwu*, Adeniji Moshood Oluwaseyi and Chioma Ikechi Harbor
Received: 24 August 2023/Accepted 30 November 2023
Many studies have proven that microplastics are transported from the terrestrial ecosystem to the marine ecosystem. It has also been established that a significant quantity is added to the marine ecosystem through river transport and atmospheric deposition. Despite the pollution of microplastics being internationally recognized, the understanding of their behaviour in marine environments is still developing. Microplastics are ubiquitous with the potential to cause harm to the marine ecosystem. This study reviewed the classification of microplastics, the degradation of plastics into microplastics, and the distribution of microplastics. The interaction of microplastics and their additives with marine organisms, as well as the effects of microplastics on aquatic habitats, were also explored.
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