Microplastic Bioaccumulation and Food Chain Transfer (ICMBFT-26)

This track focuses on the physiological and biochemical processes that lead to microplastic bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms. Studies exploring the factors influencing uptake and retention in various species will be highlighted.

This session will examine the pathways through which microplastics are transferred across different trophic levels in aquatic ecosystems. Research on the implications of trophic transfer for food web dynamics and species interactions will be discussed.

This track will delve into the potential for microplastics to biomagnify within aquatic food chains, assessing the risks to higher trophic level species. Empirical studies and modeling approaches will be presented to elucidate this phenomenon.

This session will explore the role of sediments as reservoirs for microplastics and their impact on benthic organisms. Research on sediment-associated microplastics and their ecological consequences will be featured.

This track will address the pathways through which microplastics enter the human food chain, particularly via seafood consumption. Studies assessing the health impacts of microplastic ingestion will be critically evaluated.

This session will focus on methodologies for assessing the ecological risks posed by microplastics in various environments. Case studies demonstrating risk assessment frameworks will be presented.

This track will investigate the factors affecting the bioavailability of microplastics in aquatic ecosystems. Research on environmental conditions that influence exposure levels in marine and freshwater species will be discussed.

This session will highlight innovative monitoring techniques for assessing microplastic pollution in various aquatic environments. The effectiveness of different sampling methods and analytical approaches will be evaluated.

This track will present laboratory-based research investigating the toxicological effects of microplastics on aquatic organisms. Studies examining dose-response relationships and mechanisms of toxicity will be featured.

This session will explore the patterns of tissue accumulation of microplastics in various aquatic species, including fish and shellfish. Research findings on the implications for organism health and ecosystem integrity will be discussed.

This track will examine the pathways through which microplastics enter and circulate within aquatic ecosystems. Studies focusing on the interactions between microplastics and ecosystem dynamics will be presented.