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  • Marine Biology
  • Environmental Science
  • Ecotoxicology

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  • Plastic pollution is a growing global concern.
  • Microplastic ingestion by marine organisms is increasingly documented.
  • Understanding plastic ingestion in commercially important fish is crucial for food safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of plastic pellet ingestion in two key edible fish species from Brazil's eastern coast.
  • To quantify the rate and characteristics of ingested plastic.
  • To discuss ecological and human health implications.

Main Methods:

  • Examined stomach contents of king mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) and Brazilian sharpnose shark (Rhizoprionodon lalandii).
  • Identified and quantified plastic resin pellets.
  • Analyzed pellet size and color.

Main Results:

  • High ingestion rates: 62.5% in king mackerel and 33% in Brazilian sharpnose shark.
  • Fish contained 2-6 plastic pellets (1-5 mm) in various colors (clear, white, yellowish).
  • Plastic ingestion confirmed in commercially important edible fish.

Conclusions:

  • Edible fish species in Brazil are ingesting plastic pellets.
  • Potential for trophic transfer of plastic contaminants to humans.
  • Highlights the urgent need for strategies to mitigate plastic pollution in marine ecosystems.