Bioaccumulation and biological effects of cigarette litter in marine worms

Marine debris is a global environmental issue. Smoked cigarette filters are the predominant coastal litter item; 4.5 trillion are littered annually, presenting a source of bioplastic microfibres (cellulose acetate) and harmful toxicants to marine environments. Despite the human health risks associat...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Scientific reports 2015-09, Vol.5 (1), p.14119, Article 14119
Hauptverfasser:	Wright, Stephanie L., Rowe, Darren, Reid, Malcolm J., Thomas, Kevin V., Galloway, Tamara S.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	704/172 Animals Annelida - metabolism Aquatic organisms Aquatic Organisms - metabolism Bioaccumulation Biological effects Biological magnification Bioplastics Cellulose acetate Cigarettes DNA Damage Filters Hazardous Substances Health risks Humanities and Social Sciences Humans Litter Marine debris Marine environment Marine pollution Marine sediments multidisciplinary Nicotiana - adverse effects Nicotiana - chemistry Nicotine Nicotine - adverse effects Nicotine - metabolism Risk factors Science Seawater Sediments Smoking Toxicants Toxicity Water column Water Pollutants, Chemical
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