title: Editorial: (Micro)Plastics and the environment.
abstract: (Micro)Plastics in the aquatic environment are an issue of emerging concern. However, to date, there is considerable lack of knowledge on the abundance and toxicity of plastic debris in aquatic ecosystems, especially with regard to the freshwater situation. In this editorial, we briefly discuss important aspects of the research on environmental (micro)plastics to stimulate research and call for papers.
authors.affiliation: Department Aquatic Ecotoxicology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Max-von-Laue-Str. 13, Frankfurt, 60439 Germany.
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wagner
authors.affiliation: MTM Research Centre, School of Science and Technology, Örebro University, Örebro, 70182 Sweden.
authors.forename: Magnus
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Engwall
authors.affiliation: Department of Ecosystem Analysis, Institute for Environmental Research, ABBt - Aachen Biology & Biotechnology, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 1, Aachen, 52074 Germany.
authors.forename: Henner
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hollert
keywords: Abundance; Aquatic environment; Microplastics; Plastic; Risk assessment; Toxicity