Microplastic pollution in edible marine fish from the northwestern Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh: A comprehensive assessment of occurrence, characteristics and associated ecological risks

Journal of Fisheries 2026 Open access

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Authors: Maria Zaman, Ihsanul Haque, Md. Mahmud Hasan, Abdullah Fahim Chowdhury, Md. Baki Billah, Hasan M. M. Faruque
DOI: 10.17017/j.fish.1208
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Abstract

Microplastic (MP) pollution is an emerging environmental issue with serious implications for marine ecosystems and potential risks to human health. This study assessed MP contamination in the gastrointestinal tracts of 130 individuals representing 13 species (n=10 species–1) from the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh. A total of 892 MP particles were detected, confirming ubiquitous contamination across all species. MP abundance ranged from 3.70–12.00 items per individual (mean±SD: 6.87±1.08 items fish–1). Five morphotypes: fibers, films, foams, pellets, and fragments were identified, with fibers constituting the dominant category. Most MPs were

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microplastics and Plastic Pollution Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology Coastal Fisheries and Human Impacts

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Fisheries
Volume
14
Issue
1
Pages
141217–141217
Publication date
4 March 2026
Language
EN