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Microplastics Identification in an Environmental Reserve Area of Ilha de Itamaracá - PE
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Researchers identified and characterized microplastics in water, sediment, and biota from an environmental reserve area in Brazil, documenting contamination by particles originating from both fragmentation of larger plastic items and primary microplastics, showing that even protected coastal areas are not free of MP pollution.
Microplastics are present in many aquatic ecosystems around the world. They can be originated from the deterioration of larger plastics or can be produced directly, such as microbeads in personal care products. Research on the existence of microplastics in aquatic environments is extremely relevant due to the environmental impacts on flora, fauna, and human health. These microscopic plastic fragments, smaller than five millimeters, have been found in rivers, oceans, lakes, and even mangroves worldwide. This study lined up to evaluate the presence or absence of microplastics in environmental preservation areas, APA Santa Cruz, Ilha de Itamaracá- PE in aquatic environments. Mangrove water samples from Ilha de Itamaracá were collected and analyzed resulting in a significant discrepancy between sample collection points very close to each other. The results show the existence of microplastic in the area with a significant difference between the two collection points studied. In that sense, there is a clear need for a better understanding of how microplastics interact with the aquatic environment. A more in-depth study is significant so that negative environmental impact resolution strategies can be created.
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