Neustonic microplastic pollution in the Persian Gulf

Kor, Kamalodin; Mehdinia, Ali

doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.110665

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“…We found that the most typical shape of the MPs is the ber. This is consistent with several previous works (Martin et al, 2017;Willis et al 2019;Aliabad et al 2019 andMehdinia, 2020. Most of these works are also located in the south of Iran and they relate the presence and shape of MPs with the existence of shing and commercial ports and the tourist industry.…”

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confidence: 92%

Contamination, Identification and Distribution of Microplastic in Sediments, Surface Seawater and Four Species of Fish on the Northern Shores of the Persian Gulf, south of Iran

Agharokh

Taleshi

Bibak

et al. 2021

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The purpose of this study is to investigate Microplastic pollution (MPs) in important ports of the northern coast of the Persian Gulf. MPs were identified on the northern shores of the Persian Gulf in three compartments: sediment, seawater, and four species of fish. In December 2019, sampling was conducted in 7 sampling areas. In this study, 357 MPs were identified in all samples. The predominant polymer in MPs was polypropylene (PP) and later polyethylene (PE). The most polluted areas in terms of MPs in sediments, seawater, and fish were Bushehr, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm. The fiber was the predominant form of MPs in all sampling stations and those samples taken from the surface seawater, sediments, and fish. The presence of fishing ports with fishing tools, commercial ports, the tourist attractions, and the tourist industry in these areas was an important factor controlling the distribution of MPs in these areas.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Contamination, Identification and Distribution of Microplastic in Sediments, Surface Seawater and Four Species of Fish on the Northern Shores of the Persian Gulf, south of Iran

Agharokh

Taleshi

Bibak

et al. 2021

Preprint

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“…Here, the GPS coordinates at the beginning and end of the sampling were used to calculate the sampled area. To reduce wind and wave exposure, the net was mounted on the windward side of the ship at a speed of 2–3 knots [ 73 ].…”

Section: Methods Of Determination Of Microplastics In Watermentioning

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Disparities in Methods Used to Determine Microplastics in the Aquatic Environment: A Review of Legislation, Sampling Process and Instrumental Analysis

Halfar

Brožová

Čabanová

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, i.e., microplastics, have been detected in a number of environments. The number of studies on microplastics in marine environments, fresh water, wastewater, the atmosphere, and the human body are increasing along with a rise in the amounts of plastic materials introduced into the environment every year, all contributing to a range of health and environmental issues. Although the use of primary microplastics has been gradually reduced by recent legislation in many countries, new knowledge and data on these problems are needed to understand the overall lifecycle of secondary microplastics in particular. The aim of this review is to provide unified information on the pathways of microplastics into the environment, their degradation, and related legislation, with a special focus on the methods of their sampling, determination, and instrumental analysis. To deal with the health and environmental issues associated with the abundance of microplastics in the environment, researchers should focus on agreeing on a uniform methodology to determine the gravity of the problem through obtaining comparable data, thus leading to new and stricter legislation enforcing more sustainable plastic production and recycling, and hopefully contributing to reversing the trend of high amounts of microplastics worldwide.

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“…In terms of their shape, 44.1% of the collected plastic was fibers, followed by fragments (29.0%), film (14.7%), and pellets (12.2%). [ 34 ] Whereas research by González‐Hernández et al in 2020, analyzed microplastic debris in Playa Grande beach (Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain) and reported that polypropylene and polyethylene accounted for 76% and 19% of the total, respectively. Among the plastics found, 83% were fragments, 11% pellets, 4% fibers, and 2% films.…”

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Plastic Debris in the Marine Environment: History and Future Challenges

2020

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The success of plastic as a material has shaped the development of modern society and challenged older materials in many of their established uses. However, plastic is now a major component of litter and is extensively reported within the marine environment. Impacts from plastic debris have been identified as a major global conservation issue with implications for maritime industries, tourism, marine life, and human health. Although there are many benefits of plastic, it is clear that society's relationship and reliance on plastics needs to be addressed. Conversely, alternative materials to replace plastic items, or solutions mitigating plastic release, also need to be critiqued to make sure their properties and environmental impacts are more beneficial. This review examines the history and impact of plastics in the marine environment. Current solutions that aim to mitigate plastics accumulation in the environment and the future challenges of plastic as a material are also discussed.

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Neustonic microplastic pollution in the Persian Gulf

Cited by 109 publications

References 56 publications

Contamination, Identification and Distribution of Microplastic in Sediments, Surface Seawater and Four Species of Fish on the Northern Shores of the Persian Gulf, south of Iran

Contamination, Identification and Distribution of Microplastic in Sediments, Surface Seawater and Four Species of Fish on the Northern Shores of the Persian Gulf, south of Iran

Disparities in Methods Used to Determine Microplastics in the Aquatic Environment: A Review of Legislation, Sampling Process and Instrumental Analysis

Plastic Debris in the Marine Environment: History and Future Challenges

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