Abstract：
This study addresses the pressing issue of plastic pollution in coastal and marine ecosystems, challenging the misconception that the entrapment of plastics can be considered as an ecosystem service. We differentiate between essential natural processes that sustain ecological balance and biodiversity and the detrimental accumulation of synthetic polymers. The pathways through which plastics enter these environments-from terrestrial to maritime sources-are examined, alongside their pervasive impacts on crucial ecosystem services such as habitat quality, the vitality of marine species, and nutrient cycling. Our findings highlight the paradox of resilience and vulnerability in these ecosystems: while capable of accumulating substantial amounts of plastic debris, they suffer long-lasting ecological, socio-economic, and health repercussions. We argue for a paradigm shift in management strategies aimed at reducing plastic production at the source, improving waste management practices, conducting targeted cleanup operations, and rehabilitating impacted ecosystems. Emphasizing a comprehensive understanding of plastic pollution is vital for framing effective solutions and necessitates a reevaluation of societal, industrial, and regulatory frameworks. This shift is imperative not only to address current pollution levels but also to safeguard and sustain the functionality of coastal ecosystems, ensuring their ability to continue providing essential services and supporting biodiversity.
摘要：
这项研究解决了沿海和海洋生态系统中塑料污染的紧迫问题，挑战了一种误解，即塑料的截留可以被视为一种生态系统服务。我们区分了维持生态平衡和生物多样性的基本自然过程和合成聚合物的有害积累。检查了塑料进入这些环境的途径-从陆地到海洋来源-除了它们对关键生态系统服务的普遍影响，如栖息地质量，海洋物种的生命力，和营养循环。我们的发现强调了这些生态系统的复原力和脆弱性的悖论：虽然能够积累大量的塑料碎片，他们遭受持久的生态，社会经济,和健康影响。我们主张管理战略的范式转变，旨在从源头上减少塑料生产，改善废物管理实践，进行有针对性的清理行动，恢复受影响的生态系统。强调对塑料污染的全面了解对于制定有效的解决方案至关重要，需要重新评估社会，工业,和监管框架。这一转变不仅是为了解决当前的污染水平，也是为了保护和维持沿海生态系统的功能，确保其继续提供基本服务和支持生物多样性的能力。
