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| Gago, Jesus; Henry, Maryvonne; Galgani, Francois. |
| This paper examines the presence and distribution of plastic particles in waters off the NW Spanish Atlantic coast. A pilot sampling program was initiated in 2013 to study the presence of plastic particles in surface waters. A total of 41 neuston samples were collected using a manta trawl fitted with a 333 μm mesh (21 samples in 2013 and 20 samples in 2014). Several types of plastic particles were observed in 95% of the stations. A total of 1463 plastic microparticles (<5 mm; mps) and 208 mesoparticles (>5 mm and <20 mm; MPS) were counted. Average concentrations recorded were 0.034 ± 0.032 and 0.176 ± 0.278 mps m−2 and 0.005 ± 0.005 and 0.028 ± 0.043 MPS m−2, respectively for 2013 and 2014. Results on this emerging topic are discussed as a... |
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Palavras-chave: Marine litter; Floating plastics; Microplastics; European MSFD; NW Spain. |
| Ano: 2015 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00275/38605/37469.pdf |
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| Depledge, M. H.; Galgani, Francois; Panti, C.; Caliani, I.; Casini, S.; Fossi, M. C.. |
| On June 2013 a workshop at the University of Siena (Italy) was organized to review current knowledge and to clarify what is known, and what remains to be investigated, concerning plastic litter in the sea. The content of the workshop was designed to contribute further to the European Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) following an inaugural workshop in 2012. Here we report a number of statements relevant to policymakers and scientists that was overwhelming agreement from the participants. Many might view this as already providing sufficient grounds for policy action. At the very least, this early warning of the problems that lie ahead should be taken seriously, and serve as a stimulus for further research. |
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Palavras-chave: European MSFD; Marine litter; Microplastics. |
| Ano: 2013 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00159/27005/25158.pdf |
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