Xu Zhixiong, Huang Leiheng, Xu Peng, Lim Leongseng, Cheong Kit-Leong, Wang Youji, Tan Karsoon
College of Marine Science, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Beibu Gulf Biodiversity Conservation, Beibu Gulf Ocean Development Research Center, Beibu Gulf University, Pinglu Canal and Beibu Gulf Coastal Ecosystem Observation and Research Station of Guangxi, Qinzhou, Guangxi, China.
Borneo Marine Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Food Chem X. 2024 Jul 14;23:101647. doi: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101647. eCollection 2024 Oct 30.
Microplastics have become major pollutants in the marine environment and can accumulate in high concentrations, especially in the gut of marine organisms. Unlike other seafood, bivalves are consumed whole, along with their digestive systems, resulting in the transfer of microplastics to humans. Therefore, there is an urgent need to review the status of microplastic pollution in marine bivalves. In this context, this article provides a comprehensive review of the status of microplastic pollution in marine bivalves and the impact of microplastics on the physiology and immunology of marine bivalves. In general, marine bivalves can accumulate high levels of microplastics in a tissue-specific manner. Although microplastic pollution does not cause mortality in bivalves, it can adversely affects bivalves' immunity, byssus production, and reproduction, potentially affecting bivalve populations. This article provides important information that will aid establishing management measures and determining the direction of future research.
微塑料已成为海洋环境中的主要污染物,并且能够以高浓度积聚,尤其是在海洋生物的肠道中。与其他海产品不同,双壳贝类是连同其消化系统一起被整个食用的,这导致微塑料转移到人类体内。因此,迫切需要审视海洋双壳贝类中的微塑料污染状况。在此背景下,本文全面综述了海洋双壳贝类中的微塑料污染状况以及微塑料对海洋双壳贝类生理和免疫学的影响。总体而言,海洋双壳贝类能够以组织特异性的方式积累高水平的微塑料。虽然微塑料污染不会导致双壳贝类死亡,但它会对双壳贝类的免疫力、足丝分泌和繁殖产生不利影响,从而可能影响双壳贝类种群。本文提供了重要信息,将有助于制定管理措施并确定未来的研究方向。