Original paper
Plastic debris and microplastics along the beaches of the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf
Abstract
Currently little is known about the prevalence of plastics and microplastics (MPs) in the Persian Gulf. Five sampling stations were selected along the Strait of Hormuz (Iran) that exhibited different levels of industrialization and urbanization, and included a marine protected area. Debris was observed and sediments were collected for MPs extraction via fluidization/floatation methodology. The order of MP abundance (par/kg) generally reflected...
Paper Details
Title
Plastic debris and microplastics along the beaches of the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf
Published Date
Nov 25, 2016
Journal
Volume
114
Issue
2
Pages
1057 - 1062
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