Microplastics on the Portuguese coast

被引:90
作者
Antunes, J. [1 ]
Frias, J. [1 ,2 ]
Sobral, P. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Nova Lisboa, MARE Marine & Environm Sci Ctr, Dept Sci & Environm Engn, FCT, P-2829516 Caparica, Caparica, Portugal
[2] GMIT, MFRC, Old Dublin Rd, Galway H91 T8NW, Ireland
关键词
Marine anthropogenic litter; Plastic pollution; Beach accumulation; MSFD; PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS; TURTLES CARETTA-CARETTA; SMALL-PLASTIC DEBRIS; RESIN PELLETS; MARINE LITTER; INGESTION; BEACHES; FISH; SEA; TRANSPORT;
D O I
10.1016/j.marpolbul.2018.04.025
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Marine anthropogenic litter was analysed in eleven beaches along the Portuguese coast, over a two-year period (2011 - 2013). Of all collected items, 99% were plastic and 68% were microplastics (MP; 1-5 mm in diameter). Higher MP concentrations were found in winter/autumn, near industrial areas and/or port facilities and in beaches exposed to dominant winds. Resin pellets (79%) were the dominant category close to industrial areas and high concentrations of fragments and polymeric foams were found near fishing ports. The most frequent pellet size classes were 4 and 5 mm (respectively 47% and 42%). Results suggest that MP have predominately a land-based origin and are deliberately discarded or accidentally lost in watercourses and/or coastal areas. A combination of measures within stakeholders, namely industry and fishing sectors and share of good practices are needed to prevent marine anthropogenic litter.
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页码:294 / 302
页数:9
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