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Why Microplastics Found In Nigeria's Freshwaters Raise A Red Flag by Gray123: 4:06am On Oct 16, 2020 |
My research group set out to assess the load and chemical nature of microplastics in two important rivers and Gulf of Guinea tributaries in Nigeria. We looked for the presence of microplastics in aquatic insects since they often dominate aquatic animal life. Most also spend their adult stage in the terrestrial environment, once they emerge from their larvae. We found that microplastics were present in large quantities in the insect larvae. The insects are part of a food chain and could transfer the harmful effects of microplastics throughout the chain. This further reinforces the urgent need for Nigeria to go ahead with measures to reduce the use of plastic bags and single-use plastics. Other research elsewhere has shown the link between microplastics and human health. Through feeding, the transfer of microplastics in the environment could go as far as people – who caused the plastic pollution in the first place. Evidence suggests that microplastics reduce the physiological fitness of animals. This comes through decreased food consumption, weight loss, decreased growth rate, energy depletion and susceptibility to other harmful substances. Human health could similarly be at risk on account of microplastic ingestion. Microplastics can be retained for a longer time at the higher trophic levels where humans belong, thereby predisposing humans to serious health hazards. To protect the environment is to protect ourselves. The environment will affect the health of the human body, which in turn affects the human immune system. Let us protect the environment together. |
Re: Why Microplastics Found In Nigeria's Freshwaters Raise A Red Flag by Nobody: 7:13am On Oct 16, 2020 |
We need to relocate to a new planet, too much microplastic evrywhere |
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