Comparative toxicities of leachates from aquaculture plastics and automobile tires in Dunaliella primolecta and Tigriopus japonicus
The chemical impacts of synthetic polymer leachates on marine ecosystems are a growing concern. This study evaluated the acute ecotoxicity of leachates from three prevalent materials in Hiroshima Bay: polyethylene (PE) pipes used as aquaculture spacers, expanded polystyrene (EPS) used as floats, and automobile tire...