Worldwide distribution and abundance of microplastic: How dire is the situation?
Worldwide distribution and abundance of microplastic: How dire is the situation?
- Waste Management & Research, 36(10), p.873-897, 2018 .
The widespread occurrence of microplastic has invaded the environment to an extent that it appears to be present throughout the globe. This review investigated the global abundance and distribution of microplastics in marine and freshwater ecosystems. Furthermore, the issues and challenges have been addressed for better findings in microplastics studies. Findings revealed that the accumulation of microplastics varies geographically, with locations, hydrodynamic conditions, environmental pressure, and time. From this review, it is crucial that proper regulations are proposed and implemented in order to reduce the occurrence of microplastics in the aquatic environment. Without appropriate law and regulations, microplastic pollution will eventually threaten human livelihood.
FRESHWATER POLLUTION
IMPACTS ON FAUNA
MARINE DEBRIS
OCEAN
PLASTICS
POLYETHYLENE
POLYPROPYLENE
The widespread occurrence of microplastic has invaded the environment to an extent that it appears to be present throughout the globe. This review investigated the global abundance and distribution of microplastics in marine and freshwater ecosystems. Furthermore, the issues and challenges have been addressed for better findings in microplastics studies. Findings revealed that the accumulation of microplastics varies geographically, with locations, hydrodynamic conditions, environmental pressure, and time. From this review, it is crucial that proper regulations are proposed and implemented in order to reduce the occurrence of microplastics in the aquatic environment. Without appropriate law and regulations, microplastic pollution will eventually threaten human livelihood.
FRESHWATER POLLUTION
IMPACTS ON FAUNA
MARINE DEBRIS
OCEAN
PLASTICS
POLYETHYLENE
POLYPROPYLENE