Microplastics in the Sea: Occurrence and Impacts is a comprehensive reference written by recognized leaders in the field which provides the most up-to-date science on how microplastics impact the environment and marine life. Although the impacts of microplastics in the ocean is vast this book focuses on methodologies for determination, identification, reliable experimental protocols, and describes how microplastics can potentially impact public health as the presence of plastics in the environment effects the food chain and food security. The book provides introductory background material on microplastics in the environment and covers living organisms such as crustaceans, molluscs and marine fish. It discusses the importance of spectroscopic analysis in determining the presence and impact on marine organisms, and provides guidance on best practices for accurate research outcomes. Discusses how debris such as plastic bags, bottles, caps, and fishing line etc. has severe impacts on charismatic fauna, e.g., seabirds and sea turtles, that mistake floating plastics for food Presents latest research on how microplastic materials can affect filter-feeding organisms and subsequent members of the food chain Provides information of potential preservation methods and recovery rates to determine validity of extraction methods INDICE: 1. Introduction2. Macroplastics3. Microbial interactions4. Chemistry and Degradation5. Toxicity6. Benthic Invertebrates7. Pelagic Invertebrates8. Fish9. Megafauna10. Feed and Food Webs11. Fisheries and Aquaculture12. Human and Public Health13. Policy, Public Engagement
- ISBN: 978-0-12-822324-6
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 600
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2022
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés