Impact of Fibrous Microplastic Pollution on Commercial Seafood and Consumer Health: A Review.

ABSTRACT: The omnipresence of microfibers in marine environments has raised concerns about their availability to aquatic biota, including commercial fish species. Due to their tiny size and wide distribution, microfibers may be ingested by wild-captured pelagic or benthic fish and farmed species. Humans are exposed via seafood consumption. Despite the fact that research on the impact of microfibers on marine biota is increasing, knowledge on their role in food security and safety is limited. The present review aims to examine the current knowledge about microfiber contamination in commercially relevant fish species, their impact on the marine food chain, and their probable threat to consumer health. The available information suggests that among the marine biota, edible species are also contaminated,

SUBMITTER: Santonicola S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10252135 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature