Environmental Behavior Processes and Mechanisms of Organic Pollutants in Global Coastal Waters

Environmental Behavior of Organic Pollutants in Coastal Waters

Marine organic pollutants pose a serious threat to the environment, ecosystems, and human health.

Revealing the behavior process and mechanism of these pollutants is crucial for a healthy ocean and sustainable coastal development.

Impact on Coastal Ecosystems

Coastal waters, including special ecosystems like mariculture systems and mangrove areas, are vital environmental capital.

However, they face unprecedented threats from increased emissions of pollutants like POPs and microplastics, driven by global warming and human activities.

Marine organic pollutants impair the health and safety of human beings, and ultimately affect food safety, culture, and human rights.

Understanding the environmental behavior of these pollutants is key to addressing these issues.

Author's summary: Coastal waters face threats from organic pollutants and human activities.

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Frontiers Frontiers — 2025-10-27

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