Understanding the potential release of microplastics from coatings used on commercial ships
Microplastic pollution in the ocean is a critical, global environmental concern. Although believed to be a comparatively small contributor, the paints applied to commercial ships have been identified as a source of microplastics because polymers are used as binding agents in all anticorrosive and an...
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| author | Mario N. Tamburri Zhi Yang Soon Christopher Scianni Christer L. Øpstad Neil S. Oxtoby Simon Doran Lisa A. Drake |
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| description | Microplastic pollution in the ocean is a critical, global environmental concern. Although believed to be a comparatively small contributor, the paints applied to commercial ships have been identified as a source of microplastics because polymers are used as binding agents in all anticorrosive and antifouling marine coatings. Furthermore, the release of microplastics from coatings may be amplified by in-water cleaning operations to remove biofouling. A comprehensive, detailed assessment and review of the array of commercial ships’ coatings, specifically characteristics, behavior, and fate over time, has not been conducted in the context of ocean microplastic pollution. This Policy Brief identifies gaps and proposes actions to better understand the fate of released particles with the goal to inform appropriate and effective solutions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5ada8bb806f546e2bb5ce65381f2adb72022-12-22T03:43:06ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Marine Science2296-77452022-11-01910.3389/fmars.2022.10746541074654Understanding the potential release of microplastics from coatings used on commercial shipsMario N. Tamburri0Zhi Yang Soon1Christopher Scianni2Christer L. Øpstad3Neil S. Oxtoby4Simon Doran5Lisa A. Drake6Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Solomons, MD, United StatesChesapeake Biological Laboratory, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Solomons, MD, United StatesMarine Invasive Species Program, California State Lands Commission, Long Beach, CA, United StatesJotun A/S, Sandefjord, NorwayAkzoNobel/International Paint Ltd., Gateshead, United KingdomHullWiper, Ltd., Dubai, United Arab EmiratesSGS Marine Field Services & Monitoring, Wilmington, NC, United StatesMicroplastic pollution in the ocean is a critical, global environmental concern. Although believed to be a comparatively small contributor, the paints applied to commercial ships have been identified as a source of microplastics because polymers are used as binding agents in all anticorrosive and antifouling marine coatings. Furthermore, the release of microplastics from coatings may be amplified by in-water cleaning operations to remove biofouling. A comprehensive, detailed assessment and review of the array of commercial ships’ coatings, specifically characteristics, behavior, and fate over time, has not been conducted in the context of ocean microplastic pollution. This Policy Brief identifies gaps and proposes actions to better understand the fate of released particles with the goal to inform appropriate and effective solutions.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2022.1074654/fullocean plasticsmarine coatingspolymersship anti-fouling systemsmicroplastics |
| spellingShingle | Mario N. Tamburri Zhi Yang Soon Christopher Scianni Christer L. Øpstad Neil S. Oxtoby Simon Doran Lisa A. Drake Understanding the potential release of microplastics from coatings used on commercial ships Frontiers in Marine Science ocean plastics marine coatings polymers ship anti-fouling systems microplastics |
| title | Understanding the potential release of microplastics from coatings used on commercial ships |
| title_full | Understanding the potential release of microplastics from coatings used on commercial ships |
| title_fullStr | Understanding the potential release of microplastics from coatings used on commercial ships |
| title_full_unstemmed | Understanding the potential release of microplastics from coatings used on commercial ships |
| title_short | Understanding the potential release of microplastics from coatings used on commercial ships |
| title_sort | understanding the potential release of microplastics from coatings used on commercial ships |
| topic | ocean plastics marine coatings polymers ship anti-fouling systems microplastics |
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