Microplastics (MPs) are fragments, fibers, granules, flakes and spheres with a diameter or
length of less than 5 mm. These may eventually end up in the aquatic environment by the …

Urbanization and industrial development are increasing rapidly. These are accompanied by
problems of population explosion, encroachment of agricultural, and construction lands …

Plastic pollution and its impact on marine ecosystems are major concerns globally, and the
situation was exacerbated after the outbreak of COVID-19. Clean-up campaigns took place …

Microplastics (Mps) pose a significant environmental challenge with global implications. To
examine the effect of Mps on coastal and oceanic surface waters, as well as in marine …

Marine litter is an emerging pollution all over the world. In addition to the macro sized
plastics, ongoing scientific efforts revealed risks of micro and nano sized plastic particles in …

The present study reports site-specific data on the seasonal variation in microplastic
abundance and characteristics in coastal sediments along the North Eastern Arabian Sea …

Abstract Occurrence of micro-(< 5 mm) and mesoplastics (5–25 mm) in twelve fish species
caught off Gulf of İzmit in the Sea of Marmara was investigated. Plastics were found in the …

Microplastics have sparked global concern due to their negative effects on organisms' health
and the environment. Microplastics research in protected areas (marine and freshwater) has …

Spatiotemporal variations in the abundance of microplastics (MPs) in surface sediments
along the southwestern coast of Taiwan (including harbor and coastal regions) were …

Microplastics (MPs) are a global environmental concern and pose a serious threat to marine
ecosystems. This study aimed to determine the abundance and distribution of MPs in beach …