Microplastics: Ecological and Food Security Implications

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles measuring less than 5 millimeters. Though microscopic in size, these pervasive pollutants have a massive impact on aquatic systems worldwide, with disastrous consequences for our environment, wildlife, and ultimately, human well-being. The study of MPs and their effects on aquatic ecology is of utmost importance in determining the far-reaching implications ...