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Published June 17, 2023 | Version v1
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Hidden part of Iceberg about plastic pollution: leakages and plankton, a critical perspective

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  • 1. Department of Ocean Sciences, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Tokyo 108-8477, Japan

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Over the last decade, plastic became a symbol of threats for humanity today. The big pluses in its preference, such as its robustness and cheapness, can also be cited as reason for the ecological crisis. The leaching of the additives used during the production of this robust material into the water over time creates severe pressure on aquatic organisms. The present review reflects the potential impacts from plastic leaching on the primary producers and consumers of the aquatic ecosystem. For this reason, it is shown that the additives used during the production of plastics are released to the environment for some reasons. The ecological risks that these additives may pose are briefly explained in the present study.

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