Consequences of anthropogenic activities and beach dynamics on vertical distribution of microplastics in the mid-intertidal sediments of Donghai Island, China

Consequences of anthropogenic activities and beach dynamics on vertical distribution of microplastics in the mid-intertidal sediments of Donghai Island, China

Microplastic accumulation and resulting degradation are significant threats to the coastal ecosystems around the world. Baseline information on microplastics and their sources is of great importance for a permanent waste management system. The present study focused on the vertical distribution and c...

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Main Authors: Mayakrishnan Machendiranathan, Yaoqiang Hu, WeiCong Chen, Ao Tan, Lingling Xie, Fajin Chen, Guangzhe Jin, Rajamohanan Pillai Ranith, Lakshmanan Senthilnathan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IWA Publishing 2022-09-01
Series:Water Science and Technology
Subjects:
china
donghai island
microplastics
sediments
vertical distributions
Online Access:http://wst.iwaponline.com/content/86/6/1342

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