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| Faur, Florian; Saini, Camille; Potter, Gael; Galgani, Francois; De Alencastro, Luiz Felippe; Hagmann, Pascal. |
| This study examines the distribution, abundance and characteristics of surface micro- and mesoplastic debris in the Western Mediterranean Sea. 41 samples were collected in 2011 (summer) and 2012 (summer). Results, firstly, revealed that micro- (<5mm) and mesoplastic debris were widely and uniformly distributed in this area with average concentrations of 130,000 parts/km(2) and 5700 parts/km(2), respectively. Importantly, a strong correlation between micro- and mesoplastic concentrations was identified. Secondly, a classification based on the shape and appearance of microplastics indicated the predominant presence of fragments (73 %) followed by thin films (14 %). Thirdly, the average mass ratio of microplastic to dry organic matter has been measured at... |
| Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: Plastic debris; Marine pollution; Mediterranean Sea; Surface net tow; Microplastic pollution; Neustonic plastic. |
| Ano: 2015 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00275/38629/37311.pdf |
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