Surging dismissal of plastics into water resources results in the splintered debris generating
microscopic particles called microplastics. The reduced size of microplastic makes it easier …

Despite Africa ranking top in mismanaged plastic waste, there is insufficient data on the
extent of microplastics and its interaction with other contaminants in its ecosystems …

Microplastics are abundantly found in streambed sediments, including both small and low-
density particles of neutral and positive buoyancy. Although the flow of water into streambed …

Microplastics (MPs) can readily be ingested by marine organisms. Direct ingestion and
trophic transfer are likely to be the main pathway for microplastics to bioaccumulate in upper …

Owed to their simplicity, flexibility, lightweight, and low cost, plastics have become highly
demanded in Africa as well as worldwide. However, the management of plastic wastes …

Rapid population growth and poor waste management practice are among the main drivers
of plastic pollution in modern times, thus making Africa a hotspot for plastic pollution both …

Microplastic (MP) contamination in marine organisms is a growing field of research
internationally. However not much is known about MP presence in invertebrates in southern …

Microplastics are small-size plastic piece scales (particles< 5 mm) in sediments and waters
which interact with environment and organisms by various means. Microplastics are …

Plastic debris are dispersed in the marine environment and are consequently available to
many organisms of different trophic levels, including sediment-dwelling organisms such as …

Abstract Microplastic (MP)(plastic< 5 mm) pollution in South Africa is widespread but few
studies have been done in catchments and estuaries of the country. The aim of this study …