Bioaccumulation and biological effects of cigarette litter in marine worms
Marine debris is a global environmental issue. Smoked cigarette filters are the predominant
coastal litter item; 4.5 trillion are littered annually, presenting a source of bioplastic
microfibres (cellulose acetate) and harmful toxicants to marine environments. Despite the
human health risks associated with smoking, little is known of the hazards cigarette filters
present to marine life. Here we studied the impacts of smoked cigarette filter toxicants and
microfibres on the polychaete worm Hediste diversicolor (ragworm), a widespread inhabitant …
coastal litter item; 4.5 trillion are littered annually, presenting a source of bioplastic
microfibres (cellulose acetate) and harmful toxicants to marine environments. Despite the
human health risks associated with smoking, little is known of the hazards cigarette filters
present to marine life. Here we studied the impacts of smoked cigarette filter toxicants and
microfibres on the polychaete worm Hediste diversicolor (ragworm), a widespread inhabitant …
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