Document Type

Vignette

Publication Date

5-2021

Keywords

State of the Salish Sea, Salish Sea, microplastic, pollutants, food web

Abstract

Microplastic (< 5 mm) consumption and the movement of microplastic through the marine food web is an emerging concern in the Salish Sea. Upon consumption, marine plastics can physically and chemically affect marine organisms. Effects from plastics may be unique among species, types of contaminants, and types and sizes of plastics. Existing research indicates that current microplastic concentrations within the Salish Sea are not a significant threat to marine organisms. However, factors such as increasing urbanization and climate change may create or exacerbate microplastics impacts on Salish Sea species.

Publication Title

State of the Salish Sea

First Page

94

Last Page

95

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25710/vfhb-3a69

Sponsorship/Conference/Institution

Salish Sea Institute

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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