Typhoons increase the abundance of microplastics in the marine environment and cultured organisms: A case study in Sanggou Bay, China

Wang, Jun; Lü, Lin; Wang, Mingxiao; Jiang, Tao; Liu, Xiaoshou; Ru, Shaoguo

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.02.367

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“…Nonetheless, few studies have examined the role of extreme weather on the fate of plastics. J. Wang, Lu, et al () reported that microplastic abundances increased 40% in Sanggou Bay, China, following a typhoon. Hurley, Woodward, et al () detailed the existence of several riverine sediment microplastic hotspots, with concentrations as high as 517,000 particles m −2 .…”

Section: Microplastics In the Indoor And Terrestrial Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Global Perspective on Microplastics

Hale¹,

Seeley²,

Guardia³

et al. 2020

JGR Oceans

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Society has become increasingly reliant on plastics since commercial production began in about 1950. Their versatility, stability, light weight, and low production costs have fueled global demand. Most plastics are initially used and discarded on land. Nonetheless, the amount of microplastics in some oceanic compartments is predicted to double by 2030. To solve this global problem, we must understand plastic composition, physical forms, uses, transport, and fragmentation into microplastics (and nanoplastics). Plastic debris/microplastics arise from land disposal, wastewater treatment, tire wear, paint failure, textile washing, and at-sea losses. Riverine and atmospheric transport, storm water, and disasters facilitate releases. In surface waters plastics/microplastics weather, biofoul, aggregate, and sink, are ingested by organisms and redistributed by currents. Ocean sediments are likely the ultimate destination. Plastics release additives, concentrate environmental contaminants, and serve as substrates for biofilms, including exotic and pathogenic species. Microplastic abundance increases as fragment size decreases, as does the proportion of organisms capable of ingesting them. Particles <20 μm may penetrate cell membranes, exacerbating risks. Exposure can compromise feeding, metabolic processes, reproduction, and behavior. But more investigation is required to draw definitive conclusions. Human ingestion of contaminated seafood and water is a concern. Microplastics indoors present yet uncharacterized risks, magnified by the time we spend inside (>90%) and the abundance of polymeric products therein. Scientific challenges include improving microplastic sampling and characterization approaches, understanding long-term behavior, additive bioavailability, and organismal and ecosystem health risks. Solutions include improving globally based pollution prevention, developing degradable polymers and additives, and reducing consumption/expanding plastic reuse.

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Section: Microplastics In the Indoor And Terrestrial Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Global Perspective on Microplastics

Hale¹,

Seeley²,

Guardia³

et al. 2020

JGR Oceans

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270

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“…Heavy metals in different valence states show different toxicity; for example, hexavalent chromium is known to be more toxic than trivalent chromium. Furthermore, larger organisms such as sea turtles and fish are usually more resistant to MPs than microorganisms and therefore have a lower lethality rate (van Franeker et al, 2011;Kleinteich et al, 2018;Duncan et al, 2019;Oliviero et al, 2019;Wang et al, 2019b).…”

Section: Toxic Effects On Aquatic Organismsmentioning

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Interactions Between Microplastics and Heavy Metals in Aquatic Environments: A Review

et al. 2021

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Microplastics (MPs), tiny particles broken down from larger pieces of plastics, have accumulated everywhere on the earth. As an inert carbon stream in aquatic environment, they have been reported as carriers for heavy metals and exhibit diverse interactive effects. However, these interactions are still poorly understood, especially mechanisms driving these interactions and how they pose risks on living organisms. In this mini review, a bibliometric analysis in this field was conducted and then the mechanisms driving these interactions were examined, especially emphasizing the important roles of microorganisms on the interactions. Their combined toxic effects and the potential hazards to human health were also discussed. Finally, the future research directions in this field were suggested. This review summarized the recent research progress in this field and highlighted the essential roles of the microbes on the interactions between MPs and heavy metals with the hope to promote more studies to unveil action mechanisms and reduce/eliminate the risks associated with MP presence.

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“…Plastic horizontal dispersion in the ocean is driven by different large-scale processes, such as the action of ocean currents, wind, tides (Figure 4; Law et al, 2010;Kim et al, 2015) and extreme meteorological events, such as hurricanes (Wang et al, 2019;Lo et al, 2020) and tsunamis (Wang et al, 2016). Sea state, wind (Astudillo et al, 2009;Thiel et al, 2011), and particle size and type (Reisser et al, 2015) influence the duration of transport.…”

Section: Spatiotemporal Dispersion Patterns Of Plastic Debris In the Marine Environment And Vulnerable Areasmentioning

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Plastic as a Vector of Dispersion for Marine Species With Invasive Potential. A Review

García‐Gómez

Garrigós²,

Garrigós³

2021

Front. Ecol. Evol.

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Plastic debris constitutes up to 87% of marine litter and represents one of the most frequently studied vectors for marine alien species with invasive potential in the last 15 years. This review addresses an integrated analysis of the different factors involved in the impact of plastic as a vector for the dispersal of marine species. The sources of entry of plastic materials into the ocean are identified as well as how they move between different habitats affecting each trophic level and producing hot spots of plastic accumulation in the ocean. The characterization of plastic as a dispersal vector for marine species has provided information about the inherent properties of plastics which have led to its impact on the ocean: persistence, buoyancy, and variety in terms of chemical composition, all of which facilitate colonization by macro and microscopic species along with its dispersion throughout different oceans and ecosystems. The study of the differences in the biocolonization of plastic debris according to its chemical composition provided fundamental information regarding the invasion process mediated by plastic, and highlighted gaps of knowledge about this process. A wide range of species attached to plastic materials has been documented and the most recurrent phyla found on plastic have been identified from potentially invasive macrofauna to toxic microorganisms, which are capable of causing great damage in places far away from their origin. Plastic seems to be more efficient than the natural oceanic rafts carrying taxa such as Arthropoda, Annelida, and Mollusca. Although the differential colonization of different plastic polymers is not clear, the chemical composition might determine the community of microorganisms, where we can find both pathogens and virulent and antibiotic resistance genes. The properties of plastic allow it to be widely dispersed in practically all ocean compartments, making this material an effective means of transport for many species that could become invasive.

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Typhoons increase the abundance of microplastics in the marine environment and cultured organisms: A case study in Sanggou Bay, China

Cited by 130 publications

References 44 publications

A Global Perspective on Microplastics

A Global Perspective on Microplastics

Interactions Between Microplastics and Heavy Metals in Aquatic Environments: A Review

Plastic as a Vector of Dispersion for Marine Species With Invasive Potential. A Review

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