July 14, 2025Open Access

Plastic Pollution Meets Biological Invasions: A Systematic Review of Emerging Interactions

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Research shows plastic pollution and biological invasions are significant ecological drivers needing deeper exploration.
Key evidence includes three main pathways of interactions: dispersal via plastic, altered biotic interactions, and non-native species in toxicity testing.
The approach uses a systematic review of 146 studies, focusing primarily on aquatic invertebrates and microplastics.
This research emphasizes the necessity for integrated ecological assessments to address the combined impacts of plastic and biological invasions.

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Systematic review identifies key interactions between plastic pollution and non-native species, highlighting significant research gaps.

Sousa et al. (2025) studied this question.

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