Abstract:The number of investigations has increased worldwide about the abundance and distribution of microplastics in different water bodies and biota. This study investigated microplastic contamination in bathhouses in the Middle Amazon, in Itacoatiara, AM, Brazil. A total of 202 microplastic particles were recorded in the five investigated areas used for recreation. These results indicate no significant difference in the number of microplastic particles between bathhouses (KW = 7.4805; P = 0.1126). The size of the m… Show more
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