Microplastics pollution in the marine environment

Luís Gabriel A. Barboza; João P.G.L. Frias; Andy M. Booth; Luís R. Vieira; Julie Masura; Joel Baker; Greg Foster; Lúcia Guilhermino

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-805052-1.00020-6

Microplastics pollution in the marine environment

Luís Gabriel A. Barboza, João P.G.L. Frias, Andy M. Booth, Luís R. Vieira, Julie Masura, Joel Baker, Greg Foster, Lúcia Guilhermino

Atlantic Technological University, Ireland

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Abstract

Microplastic particles have been found in almost every marine ecosystem of the world. They are highly persistent in the marine environment and are accumulating at increasing rates. Due to their small dimensions, distinct shapes and diverse colours, microplastics are easily mistaken with food and ingested by several marine species, leading to adverse effects. This chapter reviews (i) the sources, fate, and environmental behavior of microplastics; (ii) the global distribution in the marine environment of these particles; (iii) occurrence in wild marine organisms; and the (iv) effects and toxicity in marine species. Lastly, priorities and opportunities for future research are suggested based on current trends.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	World Seas
Subtitle of host publication	An Environmental Evaluation Volume III: Ecological Issues and Environmental Impacts
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	329-351
Number of pages	23
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128050521
ISBN (Print)	9780128052044
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-805052-1.00020-6
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2019

Keywords

Accumulation
Distribution
Ingestion
Microplastic analysis
Microplastics
Polymer identification
Toxicity

UN SDGs

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