Department of Fisheries, University of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Lahor, Pakistan
Short Communication
Marine ecology is harmed by polymer breakdown in biological systems and interactions with other contaminants
Author(s): Wajeed Khan*
The production and disposal of plastics has become a major concern for
the sustainability of our planet. Over the past 75 years, approximately 80% of
plastic waste has been sent to landfills or released into the environment.
Plastic waste released into the environment is broken down into smaller
particles through fragmentation, weathering and other decomposition
processes, producing microplastics (plastic particles less than 5 mm in size).
Although the focus of research on microplastic pollution has been on marine
and aquatic ecosystems, there is growing evidence that terrestrial ecosystems
are also at risk. Microplastic pollution has been reported in a variety of terrestrial
environments from a variety of sources, including plastic mulch, pharmaceuticals
and cosmetics, tire debris (tire debris), the textile industry (microfibers), sewage
sludge and pl.. View More»
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