Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Chemically Characterized Microplastics within the Protected Area of Pelagos Sanctuary (NW Mediterranean Sea): Focus on Natural and Urban Beaches

Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Chemically Characterized Microplastics within the Protected Area of Pelagos Sanctuary (NW Mediterranean Sea): Focus on Natural and Urban Beaches

Data on the abundance and distribution of Anthropogenic Marine Debris (AMD) on the coastal areas of the northern Tyrrhenian coast are still scarce. The objective of this study is to characterize, in terms of size, color, morphology and polymeric nature, the Large Microplastics (LMPs), i.e., plastic...

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Main Authors: Silvia Merlino, Marina Locritani, Gabriele Bernardi, Carlotta Como, Stefano Legnaioli, Vincenzo Palleschi, Marinella Abbate
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Water
Subjects:
microplastics
beach monitoring
Marine Protected Areas
polymeric characterization
Raman spectroscopy
arine litter
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/12/3389

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