The geographical and seasonal effects on the composition of marine microplastic and its microbial communities: The case study of Israel and Portugal
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1089926
Abstract: Introduction Floating microplastic debris are found in most marine environments around the world. Due to their low density and high durability, plastic polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene serve as stable floating substrates for… read more here.
Keywords: marine microplastic; composition; seasonal effects; composition marine ... See more keywords
Analysis of Marine Microplastic Pollution of Disposable Masks under COVID-19 Epidemic—A DPSIR Framework
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192316299
Abstract: Marine microplastic pollution (MMP) is becoming one of the most pressing environmental problems facing humanity today. The novel coronavirus epidemic has raised the issue of environmental contamination caused by large-scale improper disposal of medical waste… read more here.
Keywords: disposable masks; marine microplastic; pollution; microplastic pollution ... See more keywords
Scientific Uncertainty of Marine Microplastic Pollution and the Dilemma of Future International Unified Legislation
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192416394
Abstract: Several countries or regions have issued bans on microplastic pollution. This paper conducted a textual analysis on the provisions of the referenced countries or regions, and it was noticed that most of the existing bans… read more here.
Keywords: marine microplastic; microplastic pollution; pollution; legislation ... See more keywords