A quantitative analysis of microplastic pollution along the south-eastern coastline of South Africa

The extent of microplastic pollution (0.05). These data indicate that the presence of microplastics were not associated with proximity to land-based sources or population density, but rather is governed by water circulation. •No significant difference in microplastic contamination between sites.•Mor...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Marine pollution bulletin 2015-12, Vol.101 (1), p.274-279
Hauptverfasser:	Nel, H.A., Froneman, P.W.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bays Bays - chemistry Environmental Monitoring - methods Marine Marine pollution Microplastics Open coast Plastics - analysis Seawater - chemistry South Africa Synthetic fibres Water Pollutants, Chemical - analysis
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