The seasonal variation and ecological risk of microplastics in the Lower Ganges River, Bangladesh
Md. Anamul Hassan,
Mabia Hossain Shetu,
Osman Miah
et al.
Abstract:Microplastic (MP) pollution has gained considerable attention in various ecosystems; however, it has received relatively less attention in freshwater‐riverine environments than in other ecosystems. The Ganges River Delta, one of the world's most densely populated areas, is a potential source of MP pollution in the freshwater ecosystem. MPs were identified throughout the year in the lower Ganges River water. Seasonally, the highest abundance was observed during the monsoon (14.66 ± 2.06 MPs/L), followed by the … Show more
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