Microplastic pollution in commercially important edible marine bivalves: A comprehensive review

Zhixiong Xu and Leiheng Huang and Peng Xu and Lim Leong Seng and Cheong, Kit-Leong and Youji Wang and Karsoon Tan (2024) Microplastic pollution in commercially important edible marine bivalves: A comprehensive review. Food Chemistry: X, 23. pp. 1-19.

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Abstract

Microplastics have become major pollutants in the marine environment and can accumulate in high concentrations, especially in the gut of marine organisms. Unlike other seafood, bivalves are consumed whole, along with their digestive systems, resulting in the transfer of microplastics to humans. Therefore, there is an urgent need to review the status of microplastic pollution in marine bivalves. In this context, this article provides a comprehensive review of the status of microplastic pollution in marine bivalves and the impact of microplastics on the physiology and immunology of marine bivalves. In general, marine bivalves can accumulate high levels of microplastics in a tissue-specific manner. Although microplastic pollution does not cause mortality in bivalves, it can adversely affects bivalves' immunity, byssus production, and reproduction, potentially affecting bivalve populations. This article provides important information that will aid establishing management measures and determining the direction of future research.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Microplastics, Marine bivalves , Impact, Physiology, Immunology, Reproduction
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) > T1-995 Technology (General) T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD1-1066 Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD201-500 Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes > TD419-428 Water pollution
Department:	INSTITUTE > Borneo Marine Research Institute
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	05 Mar 2025 13:38
Last Modified:	05 Mar 2025 13:38
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/43036

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