Microplastics in the Global Seas and Their Impacts on Fish: Implications for Human Health

Abstract

Microplastic pollution is a global issue due to its impacts on fish and humans. They could have detrimental impacts on aquatic life, environmental functions, and human health. In addition to highlighting their effects on fish and prawns, this research looks at the distribution and consequences of microplastics in the maritime environment. The Southern Atlantic has a high concentration of microplastics, mostly from land-based activities that may be connected to the Southern African coast. Physiological, behavioural, and reproductive abnormalities in marine fish have all been connected to the growing buildup of microplastics in marine environments. These effects significantly negatively influence the sustainability of fish populations, the general health of our seas, and the balance of aquatic ecosystems. Microplastics in fish raise questions about human exposure to these pollutants because fish are a crucial component of the human diet.