Ecotoxicology of Aquatic Plastic Debris

Dear Colleagues,

The phenomenal amount of plastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems worldwide is a globally recognized environmental problem. Plastic debris entering the aquatic environment are colonized by microorganisms known as the “Plastisphere” community, promoting new interface and interactions between plastics and various environmental pollutants. These plastic debris can be potent vectors for harmful pollutants and biota and present joint toxicity when ingested by aquatic species. Their further transfer along the food web can accelerate the wide array of impacts. Ecotoxicology of aquatic plastic debris is an important area to be studied, linking anthropogenic input to environmental consequences for aquatic ecosystems, which is of great ecological and economic significance.

In this Special Issue, we encourage the submission of papers related to the ecotoxicology of aquatic plastic debris, including but not limited to microbial colonization and formation of plastisphere, microbial degradation and surface interactions, vector properties and effects, ingestion and depuration of plastic debris, source tracking and monitoring, and so on. Both research articles and reviews are welcome.

Dr. Jinping Cheng
Dr. Siu Gin Cheung
Guest Editors

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