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The Role of Molluscs in Monitoring Marine Pollution and its Connection to Climate Change and ESG

Chee Kong Yap1 * , Kennedy Aaron Aguol2 , Meng Chuan Ong34 , Wan Mohd Syazwan1 , Rosimah Nulit1 , Hideo Okamura5 , Yoshifumi Horie5 , Mohamad Saupi Ismail6 , Ahmad Dwi Setyawan78 , Krishnan Kumar9 , Wan Hee Cheng9 and Chee Seng Leow10

1 Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor Malaysia

2 Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning, PPIB, Jalan UMS, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

3 Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu Malaysia

4 Ocean Pollution and Ecotoxicology (OPEC) Research Group, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu Malaysia

5 Graduate School of Maritime Sciences, Faculty of Maritime Sciences, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan

6 Fisheries Research Institute, Batu Maung, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

7 Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Jl. Ir. Sutami A, Surakarta, Central Java Indonesia

8 Biodiversity Research Group, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Jl. Ir. Sutami A, Surakarta, Central Java Indonesia

9 Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, INTI International University, Persiaran Perdana BBN, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan Malaysia

10 Humanology Sdn Bhd, Amber Business Plaza, Jalan Jelawat, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Corresponding author Email: yapchee@upm.edu.my

Molluscs possess a unique capability to filter and remove pollutants from water, offering a natural and effective solution to combat marine pollution. Their filtration process not only enhances water quality but also mitigates the detrimental impacts of contaminants on marine ecosystems. As climate change introduces unprecedented challenges, the resilience of molluscs—particularly in adapting to rising temperatures and ocean acidification—highlights their critical role in sustaining marine ecosystem balance. This paper reviews the literature on molluscs from 1874 to 2024, as documented in the Scopus database, analyzing 5,757 publications retrieved on 8 March 2024. Five major insights emerged: (a) molluscs’ significant ecological role, (b) the potential of marine bivalves for ecosystem health and sustainability, (c) the importance of monitoring molluscs to address climate change, (d) the scarcity of studies linking molluscs to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, and (e) existing knowledge gaps. Understanding and monitoring mollusc populations are essential for advancing environmental stewardship, fostering social responsibility, and promoting sound governance. Integrating these aspects within business operations can support marine ecosystem resilience and reflect a commitment to the planet's and society's holistic well-being.

Biomonitoring; Ecosystem resources; ESG; Molluscs; Sustainability

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Yap C. K, Aguol K. A, Ong M. C, Syazwan W. M, Nulit R, Okamura H, Horie Y, Ismail M. S, Setyawan A. D, Kumar K, Cheng W. H, Leow C. S. The Role of Molluscs in Monitoring Marine Pollution and its Connection to Climate Change and ESG. Curr World Environ 2024;19(3).

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Yap C. K, Aguol K. A, Ong M. C, Syazwan W. M, Nulit R, Okamura H, Horie Y, Ismail M. S, Setyawan A. D, Kumar K, Cheng W. H, Leow C. S. The Role of Molluscs in Monitoring Marine Pollution and its Connection to Climate Change and ESG. Curr World Environ 2024;19(3).

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