Abundance and Distribution of Macro- and Mesoplastic Debris on Selected Beaches in the Northern Strait of Malacca

Abundance and Distribution of Macro- and Mesoplastic Debris on Selected Beaches in the Northern Strait of Malacca

Plastics account for 60–80% of marine debris worldwide, and, in 2021, Malaysia was the 28th largest plastic polluter in the world. In light of this finding, the Malaysian government has launched the Roadmap Towards Zero Single-Use Plastics 2018–2030 and the Plastics Sustainability Roadmap 2021–2030...

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Main Authors: Er Vin Lim, Nithiyaa Nilamani, Norhanis M. Razalli, Shoufeng Zhang, Hongjun Li, Muhammad Lutfi Haron, Anisah Lee Abdullah, Zulfigar Yasin, Norlaila Mohd Zanuri, Aileen Tan Shau Hwai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Subjects:
macroplastics
mesoplastics
beach sediment
marine debris
Strait of Malacca
Malaysia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/5/1057

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