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

Year of publication 2017

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 140 p.

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

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-109882-0

Series title FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Papers

Series number No. 615 - T615

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) 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.

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