Impacts of Microplastic Pollution on Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning in Coastal Habitats

1. Introduction 2. Overview of Microplastic Pollution 2.1 Definition and Types of Microplastics 2.2 Sources of Microplastic Pollution 2.3 Global Distribution Patterns 3. Marine Biodiversity in Coastal Habitats 3.1 Key Marine Species and Ecosystems 3.2 Importance of Coastal Biodiversity 3.3 Threats to Marine Biodiversity 4. Effects of Microplastics on Marine Life 4.1 Ingestion and Physical Harm 4.2 Toxicological Impacts 4.3 Behavioral Changes in Marine Organisms 5. Microplastics and Ecosystem Functioning 5.1 Effects on Nutrient Cycling 5.2 Impacts on Food webs 5.3 Alterations in Habitat Structure 6. Case Studies in Affected Regions 6.1 North Atlantic Ocean 6.2 Mediterranean Sea 6.3 Southeast Asian Coasts 7. Mitigation and Policy Recommendations 7.1 Current Strategies and Technologies 7.2 Policy Frameworks and Regulations 7.3 Community and Global Initiatives 8. Future Research Directions 8.1 Emerging Technologies in Pollution Tracking 8.2 Long-term Impact Studies 8.3 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Solutions