“The great source” microplastic abundance and characteristics along the river Thames

Devereux, Ria; Ayati, Bamdad; Westhead, Elizabeth Kebede; Jayaratne, Ravindra; Newport, Darryl J.

doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2023.114965

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“…Furthermore, Kaa Asrasse beach receives freshwater inputs from the Kaa Asrasse river, which might transport AMs into the region's coastal environment. Rivers act as vectors for AMs, especially during the rainy months, and AM can quickly transport to the marine environment [79]. This beach has an issue with management and disposal of plastic litter, which can significantly affect the quality of sediments and contribute to AMs contamination in the region [45].…”

Section: Abundance Of Ams In Beach Sedimentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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

Bouzekry,

Mghili,

Mancuso

et al. 2024

Environments

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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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Section: Abundance Of Ams In Beach Sedimentsmentioning

confidence: 99%