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Microplastic Contamination and Ecological Status of Freshwater Ecosystems: A Case Study in Two Northern Portuguese Rivers.

Andreia RibeiroCarlos GravatoJoão CardosoCarlos Alexandre RibeiroMaria Natividade VieiraCarolina Rodrigues
Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)
Thus, sites with higher ecological status do not necessarily have lower abundance of MPs. In the sediments, urbanization seems to be the main driver for MP contamination. MP contamination is pervasive across the sediments and Oligochaeta's gut in both rivers. Since MPs have the potential to cause harm to environmental and human health, it is essential to monitor not only the ecological status of freshwaters, but also emerging pollutants such as MPs.
Keyphrases
  • human health
  • risk assessment
  • heavy metals
  • climate change
  • health risk
  • polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
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