Impact of Plastic and Fiber Pollution on Aquatic Animals
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Environment and Climate Change".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2026) | Viewed by 883
Special Issue Editors
Interests: toxicology of aquatic organisms; wasterwater treatment; emerging contaminants; microplastic; aquatic systems
Interests: toxicology; water science and technology; emerging contaminants; microplastic; aquatic systems
Interests: engineering; marine fisheries; marine and freshwater biology; aquatic science oceanography; water science and technology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled "The Impact of Plastic and Fiber Pollution on Aquatic Animals," will encompass work being conducted with all groups of aquatic organisms, with an emphasis on those that are part of the food chains of commercially important fish, mollusks, and crustaceans through coastal and industrial fishing and aquaculture. This Special Issue has been launched to establish the physiological and nutritional effects of plastic and fiber pollution on the quality and safety of these organisms for end consumers. It will provide clear evidence of the problem posed by the lack of wastewater treatment and solid waste management in coastal areas, highlighting the need for re-education and social engagement.
Prof. Dr. Fabiola Lango-Reynoso
Prof. Dr. María Del Refugio Castañeda-Chávez
Prof. Dr. Angel Moran-Silva
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aquatic organisms
- aquatic systems
- emerging contaminants
- microplastic
- fiber
- aquaculture
- fischeries
- aquatic health
- safety
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