Abundance and distribution of microplastics in tropical estuarine mangrove areas around Penang, Malaysia

Abundance and distribution of microplastics in tropical estuarine mangrove areas around Penang, Malaysia

IntroductionThis study reports the abundance and distribution of microplastics in tropical estuarine mangrove areas in Penang, Malaysia.MethodsSamples were collected by using a neuston net and Ponar grab at four study sites (Seberang Perai, Kuala Muda, Penaga and Balik Pulau).Results and DiscussionA...

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Main Authors: Evonne Tan, Norlaila Binti Mohd Zanuri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
Subjects:
microplastics (MPs)
estuarine mangrove
field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM)
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
Malaysia
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1148804/full

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