Distribution Patterns of Microplastics in Seawater Surface at a Portuguese Estuary and Marine Park

Measuring local levels of marine pollution by microplastics (MP) and identifying potential sources in coastal areas is essential to evaluate the associated impacts to environment and biota. The accumulation of floating MP at the sea surface is of great concern as the neustonic habitat consists of a...

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Main Authors: Diana Rodrigues, Joana Antunes, Vanessa Otero, Paula Sobral, Maria Helena Costa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Environmental Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2020.582217/full