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Origin, Physical Properties, biodegradation, and Potential Effects of Microplastics on Aquaculture

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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Aquaculture

Abstract

Micro-plastic pollution is a significant global concern that has far-reaching consequences for the environment and human activities, particularly aquatic ecosystems. Microplastics have become pervasive in all marine environments, from the surface waters to the deep ocean, even in remote regions. Their small size, lightweight nature and colorful appearance make them highly mobile and easily dispersed by wind and water currents. They enter the ocean through rivers, runoff, and atmospheric deposition. They are easily ingested by various species, from zooplankton to large fish and marine mammals. Consequently, the production of these compound pollutants may also find its way into the food chains of aquatic life and, after an extended period of enrichment, into the human body. Furthermore, cumulative harmful effects of compound pollution on human health and the natural environment are a result. The accumulation of microplastics in their organs can disrupt physiological functions, cause behavioral changes, and impair growth and reproduction. Addressing this problem requires global cooperation and a multifaceted approach to reduce plastic production and better manage plastic waste.

DOI

10.21608/asfr.2024.320846.1067

Keywords

Aquatic biota, human activities, freshwater, ecosystem, microorganisms, Microplastic

Authors

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Farkhanda

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Asad

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Government College University, Faisalabad

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farkhanda.asad@gcuf.edu.pk

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000-0003-0376-4391

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Basim

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Al Sulivany

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University of Zakho, Zakho, 42002, Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

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basim.ahmed@uoz.edu.krd

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First Name

Shahbaz

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Ali

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Government College University, Faisalabad

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shahbaz@gmail.com

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First Name

Muhammad

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Owis

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-

Affiliation

Government College University, Faisalabad

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owaisgulmuhammad@gmail.com

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First Name

Rana Mehroz

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Fazal

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-

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Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan

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rfazal@gudgk.edu.pk

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First Name

Nizar

Last Name

Hussein

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-

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University of Zakho, Iraq

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nizar.hussein@uoz.edu.krd

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-

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Volume

5

Article Issue

1

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47559

Issue Date

2024-06-01

Receive Date

2024-09-14

Publish Date

2024-11-03

Page Start

85

Page End

99

Print ISSN

2682-4086

Online ISSN

2682-4108

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390,345

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Review/Systematic

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1,172

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Publication Title

Aquatic Science and Fish Resources (ASFR)

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https://asfr.journals.ekb.eg/

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Origin, Physical Properties, biodegradation, and Potential Effects of Microplastics on Aquaculture

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Created At

25 Dec 2024