Occurrence and Composition of Microplastics in the Seabed Sediments of the Coral Communities in Proximity of a Metropolitan Area
In marine environments, microplastics have become a focus in scientific research in the last decade due to the global threat this pollutant poses to the marine environment. Corals in Hong Kong are under threat due to the degradation of the marine environment caused by human activities. This study in...
Main Authors: | Chi Chiu Cheang, Yue Ma, Lincoln Fok |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-10-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/10/2270 |
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