Comparative assessment of microplastic ingestion among deep sea decapods: Distribution analysis in Sardinian and Catalan waters

This study presents, for the first time, a comprehensive evaluation of microplastic ingestion levels in four ecologically and commercially significant crustaceans, spanning two distinct regions in the Mediterranean Sea. By addressing this critical knowledge gap, a consistent methodology was used, enhancing data comparability and providing novel insights into regional and species-specific patterns of microplastic exposure.