Microplastics in Marine and Coastal Ecosystems: Sources, Distribution, Ecological Impact, and Mitigation Prospects

<p>Microplastic pollution is a global environmental problem of anthropogenic origin that affects marine and coastal ecosystems. Microplastics are considered emerging pollutants of great concern. Worldwide, annual plastic production amounts to 280 million tons, and a significant fraction ends up in a...

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Main Authors: Martínez-Orgániz, Ángeles, Lira-López, Ricardo Herrera-Navarrete and Gerson
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2026
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Online Access:https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1234950
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