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Occurrence and Distribution of Microplastics in Sediments of theMiri Coastal Environment, Northwest Borneo
Summary
Researchers investigated the vertical distribution of microplastics in the water column of an offshore marine site, finding that particles were not uniformly distributed but showed density-dependent stratification. Biofouling significantly increased the density of buoyant polymer types, causing surface-accumulating plastics to sink and concentrate at intermediate depths.
This study investigates the microplastics (MPs) in the sediments of Miri coastal environment. This research unveils the spatial and temporal variations of MPs based on physical and chemical characteristics to determine the potential source materials of MPs. This study also reveals the bioaccumulation of MPs in a few marine organisms of this region. The outcome of this study establishes a link with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which emphasizes the significance of the study.