Author(s)

Xiuxiang Liao ¹, Yantao He ²

Affiliation(s)

¹ Department of Science and Technology, Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan, China
² Department of Computing Science, Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan, China

Corresponding Author

ABSTRACT

Microplastics (MPs) as an emerging pollutant, have garnered significant attention due to their resistance to traditional purification technologies. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the sources, distribution characteristics, and toxic effects of MPs on marine fish. Research indicates that MPs are pervasive in the tissues of marine fish. Direct threats encompass physical damage and chemical toxicity induced by MPs, while indirect threats pertain to the potential influence of MPs on fish physiology and behavior. The paper underscores the necessity for future research to delve deeper into the potential hazards of MPs to halobios, thereby offering a scientific foundation and guiding research direction for the management and governance of marine plastic and microplastic pollution.

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CITE THIS PAPER

Xiuxiang Liao, Yantao He, A Review of the Sources, Distribution Characteristics and Toxic Effects of Marine Microplastics. Environment, Resource and Ecology Journal (2024) Vol. 8: 10-16. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/erej.2024.080202.

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