Browsing by Subject "Microplastics"
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Concentration and characterization of microplastics in Blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) and Eastern oysters (Crassostrea virginica) from Nova Scotia
(2023-12-06)Microplastics (MPs) (<5 mm) have become an increasingly global concern due to their potential to impact both human health and the environment. This research explored the occurrence of microplastics in Blue mussels (Mytilus ... -
Microplastic Contamination in Homarus americanus (American lobster) from Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia), Canada
(2023-08-30)Plastic pollution and microplastics (plastic pieces <5 mm) are global concerns due to detrimental effects on ecosystems and human health. This study investigated microplastic contamination in commercial Homarus americanus ... -
Polymer type affects the vertical distribution of microplastics in boreal lake sediments
(2024-08-26)Lakes are disproportionately affected by microplastic pollution, and an estimated 99% of microplastics eventually settle in bottom sediments. Yet, knowledge on the mechanisms driving microplastic accumulation in lake ...