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dc.contributor.authorMoto, Edward
dc.contributor.authorSelemani, Juma
dc.contributor.authorRipanda, Asha
dc.contributor.authorRwiza, Mwemezi
dc.contributor.authorMachunda, Revocatus
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-24T08:23:24Z
dc.date.available2024-09-24T08:23:24Z
dc.date.issued2024-12
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.nm-aist.ac.tz/handle/20.500.12479/2749
dc.descriptionThis research article was published by Elsevier HydroResearch Volume 7, 2024en_US
dc.description.abstractMicroplastic pollution (MPs) emerged as a significant environmental concern due to its persistent nature. These MPs particles endure in waters, soils, and even the atmosphere, posing potential threats to the entire ecosystem. Aquatic organisms are at risk of ingesting MPs, leading to accumulation in tissues, ultimately affecting entire food chain. This study aims to provide an overview of sources of MPs, distribution, and potential environmental impacts. MPs have been documented in various substances such as bottled water, salts, seafood, and even the air. However, the full extent of the health consequences on human exposure remains uncertain. Therefore, it is imperative that we draw public attention to the presence of these pollutants in the environment. To mitigate adverse effects of MPs, reducing plastic consumption, implementing improved waste management practices, and advocating sustainable behaviors are essential for well-being of natural ecosystems and the health human populations.en_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherElsevieren_US
dc.subjectMicroplastic pollutionen_US
dc.subjectEnvironmental healthen_US
dc.subjectEcological impactsen_US
dc.subjectAquatic ecosystemen_US
dc.subjectHuman health risksen_US
dc.titleEcological consequences of microplastic pollution in sub-Saharan Africa aquatic ecosystems: An implication to environmental healthen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US


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