Abundance and distribution of marine litter on the beaches of Okinawa Island, Japan

Ilechukwu, Ifenna; Das, Rocktim Ramen; Jamodiong, Emmeline A.; Borghi, Stefano; Manzano, Geminne G.; Hakim, Agus Alim; Reimer, James Davis

doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116036

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“…Increasing plastic use has led to increased plastic disposal, and due to poor waste management system and recycling infrastructure in Nigeria, plastic wastes accumulate, pollute the environment and inevitably end up in the marine and freshwater ecosystems. [5][6][7] Plastic waste management has remained one of Nigeria's greatest environmental challenges. 8 Recently, the Lagos state government banned the use of single-use plastics (SUPs) in the state because they block the stormwater channels, causing flooding in the country's commercial and most populous state.…”

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Preliminary Investigation of Microplastics in Roadside Soils of Port Harcourt and Elele in Rivers State, Nigeria

Mgbemena,

Mgbo,

Princewill

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This study evaluated the occurrence of microplastics in roadside soils in Port Harcourt and Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria. Topsoil samples were collected from three major road networks in Rivers State (Port Harcourt city internal roads, Port Harcourt to Elele Road, and Elele to Owerri road). Microplastics were extracted from the samples using density separation and quantified via microscopy. Microplastic abundances in the samples ranged from 3 particles/50 gram - 20 particles/50 gram. The highest number of microplastic particles were found on roads with the highest traffic density. Secondary microplastics were most abundant in the samples as fragments constituted 69% of the total plastics and made up 67%, 73% and 70% of Port Harcourt internal roads, Port Harcourt to Elele road and Elele to Owerri road, respectively. This study presents baseline data on microplastics in roadside soils in an urban Nigerian city and highlights the contribution of road traffic and vehicles to both terrestrial and aquatic microplastics as well as the need for routine monitoring in order to mitigate plastic pollution.

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Preliminary Investigation of Microplastics in Roadside Soils of Port Harcourt and Elele in Rivers State, Nigeria

Mgbemena,

Mgbo,

Princewill

et al. 2024

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“…The Plastic Abundance Index (PAI) is a valuable tool for the evaluation of plastic pollution (e.g., Rangel-Buitrago et al, 2021;Al Nahian et al, 2022;Bekova, 2023;Perumal et al, 2023;Sandaruwan et al, 2023;Ilechukwu et al, 2024;Mghili et al, 2024). The PAI was introduced to assess the presence of plastic on beaches by comparing the amount of plastic to the total litter collected (Rangel-Buitrago et al, 2021).…”

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How much does marine litter weigh? A literature review to improve monitoring, support modelling and optimize clean-up activities

Andriolo,

Gonçalves

2024

Environmental Pollution

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Abundance and distribution of marine litter on the beaches of Okinawa Island, Japan

Cited by 7 publications

References 66 publications

Preliminary Investigation of Microplastics in Roadside Soils of Port Harcourt and Elele in Rivers State, Nigeria

Preliminary Investigation of Microplastics in Roadside Soils of Port Harcourt and Elele in Rivers State, Nigeria

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How much does marine litter weigh? A literature review to improve monitoring, support modelling and optimize clean-up activities

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