Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Suresh, Nivya; Joseph, Manu M. Title A name given to the resource Microplastic pollution and its ecotoxicological impact: Evidence from Vembanad Lake and zebrafish studies Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Regional Studies in Marine Science;Volume;93;Issue;;Article No.;104705; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104705" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104705</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105024495463?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105024495463?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Suresh N., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Joseph M.M., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India Description An account of the resource Microplastic (MP) contamination is a threat to Earth and its aquatic systems by destabilizing ecological equilibrium. This study examined the distribution and impact of MPs in Vembanad Lake, an urbanized estuarine system in Kerala, India. MPs were identified at every sampling location, while sites 2, 3, and 4 exhibited peak contamination levels of 79 MPs/L. A survey among local inhabitants reported a decline in fish populations over many years. Analytical characterization using SEM, EDS, FTIR, and Raman spectroscopy revealed the dominance of HDPE, LDPE, PS, PET, PP, and PVC polymers. The presence of chromium (Cr), sodium (Na), aluminum (Al), and silica (SiO?) in MPs further enhances additional toxicity risks. Zebrafish exposed to the prevalent MPs for 21 days exhibited severe epithelial necrosis alongside goblet cell hyperplasia and muscle fiber degeneration, demonstrating systemic cytotoxic effects. These findings underscore the ecological threat of MP pollution and emphasize the urgent need for mitigation strategies to protect aquatic biodiversity. 2025 Elsevier B.V. Subject The topic of the resource Fish population dynamics; Microplastics (MPs); Raman spectroscopy; Toxicity; Water pollution Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Elsevier B.V. Relation A related resource ISSN: 23524855; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online