The dynamics of plastic pellets on sandy beaches: A new methodological approach

Ferreira, Anderson Targino da Silva; Siegle, Eduardo; Ribeiro, Maria Carolina Hernandez; Santos, Marcelo Soares Teles; Grohmann, Carlos Henrique

doi:10.1016/j.marenvres.2020.105219

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“…Moreover, the weather could influence the plastic and related contaminants exposure. The wind, sea storms and river floods could transport plastics and the other compounds from the land to the sea, increasing their availability for organisms (Ferreira et al, 2021;Su et al, 2020). Considering that the worst weather conditions are related to the cold seasons, we could hypothesize that consumption of fish and molluscs during the winter enhances the potential human exposure to plastic and related contaminants.…”

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Legislation to limit the environmental plastic and microplastic pollution and their influence on human exposure

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Simioni

Varano

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Environmental Pollution

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Section: Estimation Of Mps/additives/environmental Contaminants Inges...mentioning

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Legislation to limit the environmental plastic and microplastic pollution and their influence on human exposure

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Environmental Pollution

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“…In this context, orbital remote sensing (RS) and machine learning-based techniques can support large-scale coastal ecosystem modeling at a relatively low cost and with spatial and temporal resolution suitable for main applications in coastal zones [17][18][19][20], such as rapid update monitoring. This stands in contrast to classic surveys using water level hoses, geometric leveling, and polygonation [17][18][19]; global navigation satellite systems [20][21][22]; and aerial photogrammetry or laser scanning with light detection and ranging on land platforms, as well as in manned or remotely piloted operations [23][24][25].…”

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Coastal Dynamics Analysis Based on Orbital Remote Sensing Big Data and Multivariate Statistical Models

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Oliveira

Ribeiro

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As the interface between land and water, coastlines are highly dynamic and intricately tied to the sediment budget. These regions have a high functional diversity and require enlightened management to preserve their value for the future. In this study we assess changes to the São Paulo State (SE Brazil) coastline over the last 36 years. The study innovatively employs big data remote sensing techniques and multivariate statistical models to evaluate and generate erosion/accretion rates (1985–2021) relative to beach orientation and slope. Shoreline change rates have been obtained for sandy beaches at 485 one-kilometer-spaced transects. Our findings capture the complexity and heterogeneity of the analyzed coastline, at a regional and local scale. No association was found between shoreline changes and beach face orientation. Nonetheless, a dependency relationship was found between dissipative beaches with moderate to high accretion. Beaches facing south, with relative stability, were prone to sediment accumulation. Locations with slow accretion, like sandy spits and tombolo-protected beaches, were associated with dissipative beaches with moderate to high accretion. The southeast-oriented beaches are more prone to erosion due to storm waves from the south. Results provide a broad, fast, and relatively low-cost methodology that can be used in any sandy beach context, bringing essential information for coastal management and decision-making related to the use and occupation of the coastal zones.

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“…Marine-derived MPs (such as fishing gear fibers and ship paint debris) and nearshore MPs (such as coastal textile industry outflows) are carried by wind and waves and can be deposited and stored in coastal zones. This deposition process was not only influenced by the physical properties of the MPs themselves (size, morphology, density) but was also largely controlled by storm surge events [51].…”

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Microplastics in the Atmosphere and Water Bodies of Coastal Agglomerations: A Mini-Review

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Xiang

Huang

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Microplastics are ubiquitously in various environments from the equator to the poles. Coastal agglomerations act as both a source and sink connecting the global microplastic cycles of oceans and continents. While the problem of microplastics is particularly severe and complex in the coastal zones, where both inland and marine pollution are concentrated, the present study aimed to provide hot topics and trends of coastal urban microplastic studies and to review the researches on microplastic pollution in the atmosphere and water bodies in coastal agglomerations in terms of characteristics, behavior, and health threat of microplastics. The results of the bibliometric analysis showed an increase in the annual output of microplastic research. Research hot topics and clusters were analyzed using the VOSviewer. Characteristics of microplastics varied in abundance, size, and polymer type in different environments and countries. Furthermore, coastal cities are taken as a system to sort out the input, output, and internal transmission pathways of microplastics. The health threat of microplastics to urban residents was briefly reviewed and the exposure and health risks of microplastics to infants and young children were of particular concern. Detailed and comprehensive studies on intervention and reduction in the transmission of microplastics between the atmosphere and water bodies, whether microplastics are harmful to infants and young children, and measures to reduce the risk of microplastic exposure are needed.

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The dynamics of plastic pellets on sandy beaches: A new methodological approach

Cited by 16 publications

References 87 publications

Legislation to limit the environmental plastic and microplastic pollution and their influence on human exposure

Legislation to limit the environmental plastic and microplastic pollution and their influence on human exposure

Coastal Dynamics Analysis Based on Orbital Remote Sensing Big Data and Multivariate Statistical Models

Microplastics in the Atmosphere and Water Bodies of Coastal Agglomerations: A Mini-Review

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