Characterization and distribution of plastic particles along Alexandria beaches, Mediterranean Coast of Egypt, using microscopy and thermal analysis techniques

Ghani, Safaa A. Abdel; El-Sayed, Abeer A.M.; Ibrahim, Mohamed; Ghobashy, Mohamed Mohamady; Shreadah, Mohamed A.; Shabaka, Soha

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155363

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“…The abundance of AMs in the sediments of the study area is comparable to those found in France (33-798 MPs/kg, [56]), Algeria (182.66-649.33 MPs/kg, [57]), and Egypt (480-766 MPs/kg [58], 165-714 MPs/kg [59]) (Table S1).…”

Section: Abundance Of Ams In Beach Sedimentssupporting

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Anthropogenic Microparticles Abundance in Sandy Beach Sediments along the Tetouan Coast (Morocco Mediterranean)

Bouzekry,

Mghili,

Mancuso

et al. 2024

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Despite the widespread presence of anthropogenic microparticles (AMs) in beach sediments, research on their occurrence on Moroccan Mediterranean beaches is still limited. This study is the first report on AM pollution in four sandy beaches along the Tetouan coast (Morocco Mediterranean). The findings reveal an average AM concentration of 483.12 ± 157.04 AMs/kg of beach sediment. The most common AM types were fibers (75.54%) and fragments (24.06%). AMs were predominantly black, red, and blue, measuring between 0.1 and 1 mm. The evaluation of the anthropogenic microparticles pollution index (AMPI) and the coefficient of anthropogenic microparticles impact (CAMI) for the study area indicated a “very high abundance” of AMs and an “extreme” level of impact. The polymers identified in these areas included PS, PE, PP, and PET. Tourism, fishing, domestic activities, and poor solid waste management practices are the primary sources of AM pollution in this region. To protect Moroccan beaches, the implementation of a consistent plastic waste management strategy is recommended.

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“…In France, Constant et al [56] found PP, PE, PS. In Morocco Mediterranean, Azaaouaj et al (2024) [60] found PE, PS, PP, and PVC, while Ghani et al [59] found PE, PA, PP, PET, and PS (Egypt) (Table S1).…”

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confidence: 98%

Anthropogenic Microparticles Abundance in Sandy Beach Sediments along the Tetouan Coast (Morocco Mediterranean)

Bouzekry,

Mghili,

Mancuso

et al. 2024

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“…Our analysis of citation bursts and keyword co-occurrence identified several new topics of interest that have emerged in recent years, including the social-economic impact of plastic pollution on coastal tourism (Q. Wu et al, 2021), plastic particles (Abdel Ghani et al, 2022), pro-environmental behavior (Wichmann et al, 2022), municipal solid waste (Jotaworn et al, 2021), and single-use plastics (Adam, 2022). These topics represent critical areas for future research and provide a foundation for further investigation in this field.…”

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What Do We Know About Plastic Pollution in Coastal/Marine Tourism? Documenting Its Present Research Status from 1999 to 2022

Zhang,

Quoquab,

Mohammad

2023

Sage Open

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This study aims to present a comprehensive knowledge mapping of plastic pollution on coastal/marine tourism research. To achieve this objective, the present study employed a two-tier analysis, including a systematic review of literature and bibliometric analysis of 164 scholarly articles spanning 1999 to 2022. The results underline the multidisciplinary nature of this research domain, characterized by a significant upswing in publications. The dominant countries in this field are identified as Brazil, Australia, and the USA. A noteworthy collaboration dynamic between the Chinese Academy of Sciences, East China Normal University, and the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences has emerged, signaling opportunities for enhanced cross-border cooperation. Jambeck, who provided data support for this research field, is found as the most cited author. Marine Pollution Bulletin, Environmental Pollution, and Science of the Total Environment are the most prolific journals discussing such topics. The primary research clusters in this field include seasonal comparison, Qinghai Lake, and small plastic debris. Additionally, scholars have recently focused on new topics such as seasonal comparison, case study, spatial pattern, and the Southern Baltic Sea in the last 3 years. This research also reports 10 articles with the highest citations and 10 highly cited papers. Not only this, the present study presents the inaugural bibliometric analysis on plastic pollution in coastal and marine tourism. To the authors’ knowledge, it stands as a pioneering investigation of its nature, offering a comprehensive view on the research domain by evaluating a time span exceeding two decades, with a specific emphasis on the literature pertaining to marine tourism.

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Harmful Effects of Plastics, Microplastics, and Nanoplastics

Kulshrestha,

Rai

2024

Toxic Effects of Micro‐ and Nanoplastics

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Characterization and distribution of plastic particles along Alexandria beaches, Mediterranean Coast of Egypt, using microscopy and thermal analysis techniques

Cited by 19 publications

References 77 publications

Anthropogenic Microparticles Abundance in Sandy Beach Sediments along the Tetouan Coast (Morocco Mediterranean)

Anthropogenic Microparticles Abundance in Sandy Beach Sediments along the Tetouan Coast (Morocco Mediterranean)

What Do We Know About Plastic Pollution in Coastal/Marine Tourism? Documenting Its Present Research Status from 1999 to 2022

Harmful Effects of Plastics, Microplastics, and Nanoplastics

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