Macroplastic Debris Transfer in Rivers: A Travel Distance Approach

Plastic accumulation in the marine environment is a major concern given the harmful effects and longevity of plastics at sea. Although rivers are likely to significantly contribute to the flux of plastic to marine systems, the behaviour of plastic debris in fluvial systems remains poorly understood...

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Main Authors: Robert A. Newbould, D. Mark Powell, Michael J. Whelan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Water
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frwa.2021.724596/full