Microplastic Contamination in Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) from Aquaculture Systems: Implications for Environmental Impact and Food Safety
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Microplastics, Giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii), Types and Abundance of MicroplasticsAbstract
This research aimed to investigate the levels of microplastic contamination in Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) from aquaculture ponds in Ratchaburi and Nakhon Nayok provinces. It was found that the microplastic content in the gastrointestinal tract (199.6 ± 11.7 pieces/g wet weight) was significantly higher than in the muscle tissue (44.4 ± 10.2 pieces/g wet weight) (p< 0.05). The microplastics found in giant freshwater prawns from both locations were predominantly fibrous in shape, with sizes ranging from 60 to 300 ไมโครเมตร, accounting for 78% and 58% of the total microplastics detected in Ratchaburi and Nakhon Nayok Provinces, respectively. Identified microplastic polymers included Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Rayon, and Nylon, which likely originated from the water used in farming, pond sediments, and shrimp feed. This study underscores the importance of managing aquaculture water sources and raw materials to mitigate microplastic contamination, which poses long-term risks to food safety, human health, and environmental sustainability.
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