Understanding microplasctics in aquatic ecosystems - A mini review

Chen-Lin Soo; Shahirah Sabana; Cheng-Ann Chen; Yii-Siang Hii

Understanding microplasctics in aquatic ecosystems - A mini review

Date

2021

Authors

Publisher

Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Abstract

This paper reviews the key characteristics of microplastics, how they contaminate aquatic ecosystems, and their effects on aquatic organisms. Efforts have been made to highlight the knowledge gaps in these areas and measures that deserve attention for addressing the problem.

Keywords

Microplastics, Aquatic organisms, Trophic transfer, Consumer health, Possible measures

Citation

Soo, C. L., Sabana, S., Chen, C. A., & Hii, Y. S. (2021). Understanding microplastics in aquatic ecosystems a mini review. Borneo Journal of Marine Science and Aquaculture (BJoMSA), 5(2), 63-69.