Occurrence and abundance of microplastics in surface water of Songkhla Lagoon
Siriporn Pradit,
Prakrit Noppradit,
Kittiwara Sornplang
et al.
Abstract:Background
Microplastic (MP) pollution is now a global critical issue and has been the subject of considerable worry for multiple various types of habitats, notably in lagoons which are coastal areas connected to the ocean. MPs are of concern, particularly because floating MP in surface water can be ingested by a number of marine organisms. There are several lagoons along Southeast Asia’s coastline, but Songkhla Lagoon is Thailand’s only exit with a rich biodiversity. To date, there has been little research un… Show more
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