Microplastics in fisheries and aquaculture: status of knowledge on their occurrence and implications for aquatic organisms and food safety

Lusher, A. L. ; Hollman, P. C.H. ; Mendoza-Hill, J.J.

Microplastics in fisheries and aquaculture: status of knowledge on their occurrence and implications for aquatic organisms and food safety

Autores

Lusher, A. L. ; Hollman, P. C.H. ; Mendoza-Hill, J.J.

Editor

FAO ;

Descripción

This technical paper will contribute to take stock of the scientific knowledge available on microplastics in fisheries and aquaculture. It will provide information on the most likely pathways in terms of sources, transport and distribution in both marine food chains and seafood value chains and will provide a framework to assess the risks that may (or not) affect commercial fish stocks and consumers, as well as review current practices and limitations of microplastic sampling techniques.