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Environmental management and policy

Impact of microplastic pollution on the ocean and marine animals: A comprehensive review

by Qin Y. Chen C. Tu Y. Wang F. Yang Y. Chen W.

Environmental management and policy

This study aims to review the effects of microplastics (MPs) with and without adsorbed organic pollutants or heavy metals on marine animals and the associated risks. First, the sources, composition, migration, and distribution of MPs in the marine environment is presented. Second, the effects of the...

microplastics organic pollutants +4 more