Knowledge about Microplastic in Mediterranean Tributary River Ecosystems: Lack of Data and Research Needs on Such a Crucial Marine Pollution Source

Knowledge about Microplastic in Mediterranean Tributary River Ecosystems: Lack of Data and Research Needs on Such a Crucial Marine Pollution Source

Plastic debris occurring in freshwater environments, which can either come from the surrounding terrestrial areas or transported from upstream, has been identified as one of the main sources and routes of plastic pollution in marine systems. The ocean is the final destination of land- based micropla...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cristiana Guerranti, Guido Perra, Tania Martellini, Luisa Giari, Alessandra Cincinelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Subjects:
plastic litter
freshwater ecosystems
sediments
floating microplastic
estuarine environments
marine litter
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/8/3/216

Similar Items

Similar Items