Investigating the Combined Effects of Microplastic Pollution and Toxic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Exposure on Goldfish (IMAGE)

National Korea Maritime and Ocean University

Investigating the Combined Effects of Microplastic Pollution and Toxic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Exposure on Goldfish

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Microplastics can act as carriers of toxic chemicals such as benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) as they travel long distances in aquatic environments. These pollutants can have detrimental effects on wildlife, including disrupted stress response, bioaccumulation, and carcinogenicity. When marine life is exposed to both microplastics and toxic chemicals like BaP, these negative effects are significantly amplified, leading to more severe impacts on the health of aquatic organisms.

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Cheol Young Choi from Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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