Microplastics: A Novel Method for Surface Water Sampling and Sample Extraction in Elechi Creek, Rivers State, Nigeria

Briggs, Example; Moura, Esperidiana A. B.; Furusawa, Helio A.; Cotrim, Marycel E.B.; Oguzie, Emeka E.; Lugão, Ademar B.

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“…al., 2011) while none is existent for inland fresh water system in Nigeria. However, one study was found, which focused on method development rather than quantifying the occurrence of microplastics in Elechi Creek, Rivers State, Nigeria (Briggs et. al., 2019).…”

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Macrodebris and Microplastics Pollution in Nigeria: First Report on Abundance, Distribution and Composition

Enyoh

Wirnkor

Ngozi

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The abundance, distribution and composition of marine debris (> 5 cm) and small microplastics (11 μm) from five rivers in South Eastern, Nigeria was investigated. This study provided the first assessment of the type and quantity of marine litter and microplastics in Nigeria. A total of 3487 macrodebris items/m2 were counted with the following distribution; plastics (59 %) > metal (10 %) > cloth (7 %), paper /cardboard (7 %), rubber (7 %) > glass/ceramics (5 %), medical and agro-based waste (3 %) > wood (2 %). The cleanliness of the river assessed with clean coast index (CCI) ranged from “very clean” at Okumpi and Obiaraedu river to “extremely dirty” at Nwangele river. Microplastics abundance ranged from 440 to 1556 particles/L, with high accumulation at downstream. Fragment shape was most abundant while fiber and film followed. The distribution of plastic types was; PET (29 %) > PE (22 %) > PVC (16 %) > PP (14 %) > other (6 %) respectively. Significant relationship was found between the total abundances of microplastics and different macrodebris groups suggesting that microplastics were abundant in areas where the macrodebris abundance was high. Our results provide baseline information for future assessments. Management actions should focus on input prevention including proper waste management, recycling of plastics, and strict penalties for illegal dumping of wastes.

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Macrodebris and Microplastics Pollution in Nigeria: First Report on Abundance, Distribution and Composition

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Ngozi

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“…In another study, a high amount (82%) of microplastics were reported in Elechi Creek in Rivers state, Nigeria (Briggs et al, 2019). Oni et al, 2020 also conducted a study on ten sections of OX-Bow Lake Yenagoa, Nigeria, for two different seasons-Dry and Rainy.…”

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Microplastics in the Nigerian Environment- A review

Faleti

2022

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The use of plastics and their applications is growing by the second. Their quick production and consequent improper disposal have made plastics a concern for researchers and policymakers. Plastics less than 5 mm are called microplastics and are now found almost everywhere. Microplastics are very resistant to microbial degradation and can spend a century before being thoroughly degraded, their introduction into the environment poses a threat. In addition, microplastics are easily broken out of plastics while in contact with light or radiation, which causes them to break down. It is worth emphasising that there are just a few researchers working on this subject in Nigeria, and there is a void that needs to be addressed. Nevertheless, the persistence of microplastics in the food chain and ecology has been identified as a significant issue. For that purpose, a number of studies have been conducted in the country, quantifying microplastics from various sources, such as the air, water, and soils. This paper examines the environmental hazard posed by plastics and microplastics, including contributions from the Nigerian scientific community, research gaps, and potential solutions.

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“…Many marine environment worldwide have been studied for the occurrence of microplastics such as in the South Pacific and North Atlantic [20][21][22] Kaliningrad region, Russia [23], Norderney [24], Indian coast [25], South Africa, Mozambique, and Ghana [26] while none is existent for inland fresh water system in Nigeria. However, two studies was found; the first focused on method development rather than quantifying the occurrence of microplastics in Elechi Creek, Rivers State, Nigeria [27], while the second study used gastropods collected from Osun River, Nigeria, as a bioindicator for microplastic pollution [28].…”

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Macrodebris and microplastics pollution in Nigeria: first report on abundance, distribution and composition

Enyoh¹,

Wirnkor²,

Ngozi³

et al. 2019

Environ Anal Health Toxicol

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The abundance, distribution and composition of marine debris (> 5 cm) and small microplastics (11 μm) from five rivers in South Eastern Nigeria was investigated. This study provided the first assessment of the type and quantity of marine litter and microplastics in Nigeria. A total of 3,487 macrodebris items/m 2 were counted with the following distribution: plastics (59%), metal (10%), cloth (7%), paper/cardboard (7%), rubber (7%), glass/ceramics (5%), medical and agro-based waste (3%), and wood (2%). The cleanliness of the river assessed with clean coast index ranged from "very clean" to "extremely dirty". Microplastics abundance ranged from 440 to 1,556 particles/L, with high accumulation at downstream. Fragment shape was most abundant while fiber and film followed. The distribution of plastic types was PET (29%), PE (22%), PVC (16%), PP (14%), and others (6%). Significant relationship was found between the total abundances of microplastics and different macrodebris groups suggesting that microplastics were abundant in areas where the macrodebris abundance was high. Our results provide baseline information for future assessments. Management actions should focus on input prevention including proper waste management, recycling of plastics, and strict penalties for illegal dumping of wastes.

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Microplastics: A Novel Method for Surface Water Sampling and Sample Extraction in Elechi Creek, Rivers State, Nigeria

Cited by 15 publications

References 18 publications

Macrodebris and Microplastics Pollution in Nigeria: First Report on Abundance, Distribution and Composition

Macrodebris and Microplastics Pollution in Nigeria: First Report on Abundance, Distribution and Composition

Microplastics in the Nigerian Environment- A review

Macrodebris and microplastics pollution in Nigeria: first report on abundance, distribution and composition

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