Ocean plastic pollution: a human and biodiversity loop.

IF 3.8 3区环境科学与生态学 Q3 ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL Environmental Geochemistry and Health Pub Date : 2025-02-27 DOI:10.1007/s10653-025-02373-4

Prisca Ayassamy

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Abstract

This study offers an updated analysis of the effects of ocean plastic accumulation on human health and biodiversity within the food chain, covering the period from 2018 to 2023. Through a comprehensive review of relevant literature, a framework has been developed to visually illustrate the progression of plastics through the food chain. This framework emphasizes the intricate connections among four key elements: humans, plastics, biodiversity, and the food chain. By examining the cycle of challenges encountered during the phases of production, consumption, and disposal, the research reveals how these stages are interrelated. This perspective not only delineates the complexities involved but also identifies potential solutions, particularly by incorporating circular economy principles. Consequently, the study highlights the importance of understanding the impact of plastics on the food chain while proposing strategies grounded in circular economy concepts to mitigate plastic pollution throughout the three stages.

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Environmental Geochemistry and Health 环境科学-工程：环境

CiteScore

8.00

自引率

4.80%

发文量

279

审稿时长

4.2 months

期刊介绍： Environmental Geochemistry and Health publishes original research papers and review papers across the broad field of environmental geochemistry. Environmental geochemistry and health establishes and explains links between the natural or disturbed chemical composition of the earth’s surface and the health of plants, animals and people. Beneficial elements regulate or promote enzymatic and hormonal activity whereas other elements may be toxic. Bedrock geochemistry controls the composition of soil and hence that of water and vegetation. Environmental issues, such as pollution, arising from the extraction and use of mineral resources, are discussed. The effects of contaminants introduced into the earth’s geochemical systems are examined. Geochemical surveys of soil, water and plants show how major and trace elements are distributed geographically. Associated epidemiological studies reveal the possibility of causal links between the natural or disturbed geochemical environment and disease. Experimental research illuminates the nature or consequences of natural or disturbed geochemical processes. The journal particularly welcomes novel research linking environmental geochemistry and health issues on such topics as: heavy metals (including mercury), persistent organic pollutants (POPs), and mixed chemicals emitted through human activities, such as uncontrolled recycling of electronic-waste; waste recycling; surface-atmospheric interaction processes (natural and anthropogenic emissions, vertical transport, deposition, and physical-chemical interaction) of gases and aerosols; phytoremediation/restoration of contaminated sites; food contamination and safety; environmental effects of medicines; effects and toxicity of mixed pollutants; speciation of heavy metals/metalloids; effects of mining; disturbed geochemistry from human behavior, natural or man-made hazards; particle and nanoparticle toxicology; risk and the vulnerability of populations, etc.