Abstract

Microplastic (MP) contamination, which originated from anthropogenic activities, is one of the environmental challenges posing a threat to aquaculture systems globally. Occurrence of MPs pollution has been found to affect the commercially important farmed shellfish organisms in many recent studies. Considering the interconnected repercussions, this paper reviews and assesses the likely sources of microplastics in shellfish farming, as well as their behavioral, physical, and genetic effects on shellfish products. Microplastic penetration and deposition by various shellfish may result in unique health and performance deterioration, such as toxicological implications, behavioral changes, growth, and reproductive issues. These negative consequences are leading the shellfish aquaculture industry to an unsustainable future. Finally, potential solutions are presented to mitigate the negative effects of microplastic pollution in shellfish cultures, such as controlling microplastics through water treatment technology, limiting plastic usage in aquaculture, ecological concepts, the use of alternative plastic products, and policy implications.

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中文翻译：

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贝类养殖中的微塑料污染：发生情况、影响和可能的补救措施

摘要

源自人类活动的微塑料（MP）污染是对全球水产养殖系统构成威胁的环境挑战之一。最近的许多研究发现，MP 污染的发生会影响具有重要商业价值的养殖贝类生物。考虑到相互关联的影响，本文回顾和评估了贝类养殖中微塑料的可能来源，以及它们对贝类产品的行为、物理和遗传影响。各种贝类的微塑料渗透和沉积可能会导致独特的健康和性能恶化，例如毒理学影响、行为变化、生长和繁殖问题。这些负面后果正在导致贝类水产养殖业走向不可持续的未来。最后，提出了减轻贝类养殖中微塑料污染负面影响的潜在解决方案，例如通过水处理技术控制微塑料、限制水产养殖中的塑料使用、生态概念、替代塑料产品的使用以及政策影响。

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