Bioaccumulation and biological effects of cigarette litter in marine worms

Marine debris is a global environmental issue. Smoked cigarette filters are the predominant coastal litter item; 4.5 trillion are littered annually, presenting a source of bioplastic microfibres (cellulose acetate) and harmful toxicants to marine environments. Despite the human health risks associat...

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Main Authors: Wright, Stephanie L., Rowe, Darren, Reid, Malcolm J., Thomas, Kevin V., Galloway, Tamara S.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4569891/