The presence of microplastics in the environment has been declared as an
emerging pollutant because the production of plastic is increasing tremendously
throughout the world without proper management. Microplastics (MPs) are small
plastic particles (size <5mm) released directly from the use of cosmetic products, or
indirectly through the degradation of large plastic items under environmental
conditions. Nowadays, it is estimated that annually between 4 and 14 million tonnes of
plastic go into the seas and are hazardous to aquatic life. Fishes may ingest
microplastics either directly or from the prey containing these particles. MPs were
found between the stomach, gut, and intestine of the fish. These MPs accumulated in
the fish body which causes serious health issues leading to mortality of the fish. MPs
can cause various eco-toxicological effects on fish like behavioral change, cytotoxicity,
neurotoxicity effects, liver stress, etc.
Keywords: Abundance, Bioaccumulation, Environment, Eco-toxicity, Freshwater, Fish, Hazard, Health-risk, Human, Interaction, Microplastic, Occurrence, Pollutant, Primary, Secondary, Toxicity.
