Kannur panchayat study warns of microplastic risk at Azhikkal estuary

Health By Dileep V Kumar Nov 03, 2024 Read the article

A recent study has revealed alarming levels of microplastic pollution in the Azhikkal estuary, a significant marine ecosystem in Kerala’s Kannur district.

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Microplastics in marine environments present a growing health risk for humans too, as they accumulate in the food chain, infiltrating seafood and the water we drink.

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This is the first time that a local body in the state has initiated a study on microplastics in seawater.

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The study – ‘Analysis of Microplastics in the Estuary Lying Along the Coastal Belt of the Arabian Sea’ – was published in Science Direct’s ‘Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering’.

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The study identified a diverse range of microplastic debris, including fragments, fibers, sheets, beads, and foam.

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According to KC Jisha, president, Kannur Block panchayat, the study warns of microplastic particles that could trigger severe health issues, including cancer and respiratory diseases.

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The World Health Organisation has shown that microplastic in the environment is a contaminant and a matter of intense public concern.

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