Analyzing the Impacts of Microplastic Pollution on Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning

1. Introduction 2. Definition and Sources of Microplastic Pollution 2.1 Definition of Microplastics 2.2 Primary and Secondary Sources 2.3 Global Distribution Patterns 2.4 Measurement and Detection Methods 3. Marine Biodiversity Overview 3.1 Key Marine Species Affected 3.2 Habitat Diversity 3.3 Ecological Relationships 4. Impacts on Marine Organisms 4.1 Ingestion and Physical Effects 4.2 Toxicological Impact 4.3 Effects on Reproduction and Growth 5. Ecosystem Functioning Disruption 5.1 Nutrient Cycling Impairment 5.2 Food Web Alterations 5.3 Habitat Degradation 6. Socio-Economic Consequences 6.1 Fisheries and Food Security 6.2 Tourism and Local Economies 6.3 Policy and Regulation Challenges 7. Mitigation Strategies 7.1 Waste Management Improvements 7.2 Technological Innovations 7.3 Global and Local Policy Initiatives 8. Future Research Directions 8.1 Long-term Ecological Studies 8.2 Interdisciplinary Approaches 8.3 Monitoring and Assessment Tools