Title : Unseen perils in aquaculture: The impact of nanoplastics and chemical pollutants on marine biodiversity and industry sustainability Unseen perils in aquaculture: The impact of nanoplastics and chemical pollutants on marine biodiversity and industry sustainability
Abstract:
Aquaculture has been the principal solution to international seafood demands; however, it is gravely endangered by nanoplastics and chemical contaminants at the environmental level. The contaminants, from industrial effluents, agricultural runoffs, and plastic degradation, infiltrate the oceanic systems and inflict enormous harm on biodiversity and industry sustainability. Nanoplastics, since they are in very minute size, are easily consumed by sea organisms, and bioaccumulation, physiological stress, and interference with trophic relationships ensue. In addition, chemical pollutants like heavy metals, pesticides, and drugs increase toxicity, inhibiting fish health, reproduction, and overall ecosystem balance. The interaction of the pollutants produces risks not only to the marine biodiversity but also to the economic viability and safety of seafood production. Understanding the uptake processes of the pollutants, the ecological effects, and mitigation opportunities is vital in the quest to make aquaculture a sustainable practice in the future. This review presents recent studies on nanoplastics and chemical contaminants, their impacts on aquatic species, and sustainable strategies to minimize ecological damage. By integrating new filtration technologies, bioremediation processes, and rigorous regulatory policies, the aquaculture industry can develop resilience to these insidious threats. It is imperative to tackle this challenge to provide a sustainable and accountable seafood supply chain amidst mounting ecological pressures.
Keywords: Nanoplastics, Chemical Pollutants, Marine Biodiversity, Aquaculture Sustainability, Seafood Safety
