Microplastics in seawater: Recommendations from the Marine Strategy Framework Directive implementation process

Microplastic litter is a pervasive pollutant present in marine systems across the globe. The legacy of microplastics pollution in the marine environment today may remain for years to come due to the persistence of these materials. Microplastics are emerging contaminants of potential concern and as y...

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Main Authors: Jesus Gago, Francois Galgani, Thomas Maes, Richard Thompson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmars.2016.00219/full