Microplastics in three typical benthic species from the Arctic: Occurrence, characteristics, sources, and environmental implications

Fang, Chao; Zheng, Ronghui; Hong, Fukun; Jiang, Yulu; Chen, Jincan; Lin, Heshan; Lin, Longshan; Lei, Ruibo; Bailey, Christyn; Bo, Jun

doi:10.1016/j.envres.2020.110326

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“…Microplastics can also act as carriers of organic and inorganic contaminants present in water (Zhou et al, 2020;Abbasi et al, 2020; and could cause enhanced exposure to these. Microplastics, depending on their size, are also excreted (Xu et al, 2020) and then they do not exert apparent impact on amphipods or plants (Fang et al, 2021). The microplastics accumulated in organs of aquatic species (i.e.…”

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Source and risk assessment of heavy metals and microplastics in bivalves and coastal sediments of the Northern Persian Gulf, Hormogzan Province

Jahromi

Keshavarzi

Moore

et al. 2021

Environmental Research

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Source and risk assessment of heavy metals and microplastics in bivalves and coastal sediments of the Northern Persian Gulf, Hormogzan Province

Jahromi

Keshavarzi

Moore

et al. 2021

Environmental Research

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“…Crustaceans Preliminary studies have shown that approximately 20% of snow crabs (Chionoecetes opilio) in the Barents Sea contained MPs in their stomachs, although chemical polymer identification was not used in this study (Sundet, 2014). Snow crabs (whole animals) from the Chukchi Sea contained 0-0.06 MPs per individual and fragments were observed most frequently (Fang et al, 2021). Amphipods (Gammarus setosus) collected in the Kongsfjorden-Krossfjorden system, Svalbard, Norway, contained very few anthropogenic microparticles (2 ± 2 per individual) and no difference was detected among sampling sites, regardless of proximity to possible sources (Granberg et al, 2020).…”

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“…The mean abundances of MP uptake by the benthos from all sites ranged from 0.02 to 0.46 items per g ww or 0.04-1.67 items per individual (Fang et al, 2018). Starfish (Ctenodiscus crispatus) from the Chukchi Sea was reported to contain 0.1-1.4 MPs per individual (Fang et al, 2021. ) Recommendations Sampling 10 Local conditions should be considered when sampling invertebrates from the field.…”

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“…For example, Gebruk et al (2021) reported the mean frequency of occurrence of MPs across species, but data for each specific species and site are lacking. Fang et al (2021) are a great example of how total and relative MP abundance can be presented for each species and site, making it easier to compare to future research. If there are many species and/or sites, we recommend including this information in supplementary materials.…”

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Microplastics in Arctic invertebrates: status on occurrence and recommendations for future monitoring

Grøsvik

Granberg²,

Kögel

et al. 2023

Arctic Science

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Few studies have been published on occurrence and distribution on microplastics (MPs) in invertebrates from the Arctic. We still need to develop harmonised methods to enable good comparison between studies taking into account recovery rates, size ranges, shapes and polymer types. Here, we review studies on MPs in invertebrates from the Arctic and present suggestions on sampling protocols and potential indicator species. Since information on MPs in Arctic invertebrates is vastly lacking, we recommend to at least include suspension feeding bivalves like mussels in monitoring programmes to function as indicator species in the Arctic. Mussels have also been suggested as indicator species for MP monitoring in coastal regions further south. Although we recognise the challenge with particle selection and egestion in mussels as well as the relatively low concentrations of MPs in Arctic waters, uptake levels seem to represent recent exposures. More research is needed to understand these selection processes and how they affect the bioaccumulation processes. Future research should include studies on whether different functional groups of invertebrates have different exposures to MPs, e.g., if there are differences between sessile versus motile species or different feeding strategies. More knowledge on monitoring strategies for pelagic and benthic species is needed.

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“…The ingestion of ubiquitous and persistent microplastics (MPs) in biota, i.e., in macroinvertebrates, is documented in polar environments [ 1 , 2 , 3 ], marine environments [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ], and riverine environments [ 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 ]. Invertebrates ingest food particles according to the size of their mouthparts; the size of these particles is usually <100 μm.…”

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Occurrence and Characterization of Small Microplastics (<100 μm), Additives, and Plasticizers in Larvae of Simuliidae

Corami

Rosso

Iannilli

et al. 2022

Toxics

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This study is the first to investigate the ingestion of microplastics (MPs), plasticizers, additives, and particles of micro-litter <100 μm by larvae of Simuliidae (Diptera) in rivers. Blackflies belong to a small cosmopolitan insect family whose larvae are present alongside river courses, often with a torrential regime, up to their mouths. Specimens of two species of blackfly larvae, Simulium equinum and Simulium ornatum, were collected in two rivers in Central Italy, the Mignone and the Treja. Small microplastics (SMPs, <100 μm), plasticizers, additives, and other micro-litter components, e.g., natural and non-plastic synthetic fibers (APFs) ingested by blackfly larvae were, for the first time, quantified and concurrently identified via MicroFTIR. The pretreatment allowed for simultaneous extraction of the ingested SMPs and APFs. Strong acids or strong oxidizing reagents and the application of temperatures well above the glass transition temperature of polyamide 6 and 6.6 (55–60 °C) were not employed to avoid further denaturation/degradation of polymers and underestimating the quantification. Reagent and procedural blanks did not show any SMPs or APFs. The method’s yield was >90%. Differences in the abundances of the SMPs and APFs ingested by the two species under exam were statistically significant. Additives and plasticizers can be specific to a particular polymer; thus, these compounds can be proxies for the presence of plastic polymers in the environment.

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Microplastics in three typical benthic species from the Arctic: Occurrence, characteristics, sources, and environmental implications

Cited by 57 publications

References 57 publications

Source and risk assessment of heavy metals and microplastics in bivalves and coastal sediments of the Northern Persian Gulf, Hormogzan Province

Source and risk assessment of heavy metals and microplastics in bivalves and coastal sediments of the Northern Persian Gulf, Hormogzan Province

Microplastics in Arctic invertebrates: status on occurrence and recommendations for future monitoring

Occurrence and Characterization of Small Microplastics (<100 μm), Additives, and Plasticizers in Larvae of Simuliidae

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