The impacts of surgical face mask-generated MFs on the aquatic environment and human health are reviewed in this paper. This review paper sheds light on the issues of microplastics and microfiber pollution in aquatic environments and compiles the most recent information available regarding the deterioration of surgical face masks in the environment as well as other contaminants and their presence in various environments, particularly about methods that make use of exposure models, biomarkers of exposure, and their limitations. The accumulation of microplastics and microfibers in the tissues of aquatic organisms can disrupt various organ systems. This review also focuses on identifying gaps in current understanding and highlighting prospective research directions. The literature on surgical face mask pollution and its effects on the biological and physiological systems of various organisms and ecosystems is critically analysed in this review. It also provides awareness on how to properly dispose of used surgical face masks and other PPE.
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