Impact of Plastic Waste Ingestion by Fish

The research was conducted based on the exposure of a fish diversity to different concentrations and types plastic waste, either by direct ingestion, contaminated environments, or transfer through trophic chain. degrees affections these wastes cause are described; also, comparison results some authors in their experiments has been included. As result, it concluded that waste is easily assimilated fish, regardless dimensions, microplastics act as aquatic vectors capable transporting organic inorganic matters which have potential harm marine organisms absorb them directly indirectly. size ingested microplastic function size; smaller length, waste; additionally, pelagic species more likely be ingestion because they inhabit mid-water near surface. Microplastic particles can transferred levels presence receiving body generates series enzymatic responses including bioaccumulation mercury (Hg), other, combination both, would causing oxidative stress. There likelihood transferring contaminants levels, could trigger illnesses consumers, high probability especially for populations living maritime routes close urban industrial areas. It necessary adopt binding government policies allow establishment controls prevent entry plastics beaches.