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Freshwater Microplastic Pollution: The State of Knowledge and Research

verfasst von : Sarantuyaa Zandaryaa

Erschienen in: Plastics in the Aquatic Environment - Part I

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

The presence of plastics and microplastics in freshwater ecosystems and biota has been reported in different parts of the world – even in most remote areas. Yet, scientific information on the extent of freshwater microplastic pollution is limited. Comprehensive assessments on plastics and microplastics in freshwater environments at global, regional, and basin scales are lacking. Human health and ecological effects of freshwater microplastic pollution remain unknown. Freshwater microplastic pollution is a new research area recently attracting attention from the academic community. Further research is needed to improve scientific knowledge on microplastic pollution in the world’s freshwater resources and to develop evidence-based appropriate policies and solutions to reduce microplastics in freshwater environments. The role of international scientific programmes such as the International Initiative on Water Quality of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) will be crucial for research promotion and knowledge generation to fill the knowledge gaps on freshwater microplastic pollution and its human health and ecological impacts.

The chapter focuses on the presence on microplastics in freshwater systems, their sources and pathways and associated potential human health and environmental risks. It presents a summary of the available scientific knowledge and information related to microplastics in freshwater environments, which were reviewed for a preliminary assessment of microplastics in freshwater environments conducted by UNESCO-IHP’s International Initiative on Water Quality between 2015 and 2017. Some studies published more recently have been included. It highlights knowledge gaps and research needs on freshwater microplastic pollution and recommends appropriate policies and solutions to prevent and reduce the discharge of microplastics to freshwater environments.

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Titel: Freshwater Microplastic Pollution: The State of Knowledge and Research
verfasst von: Sarantuyaa Zandaryaa
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Buch: Plastics in the Aquatic Environment - Part I
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-84117-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-84118-8

Copyright-Jahr: 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/698_2021_748