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Distribution and Characterization of Microplastic Debris in Halomorphic Shoreline Sediment of Southwest, Nigeria
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Scientists studied beach sand along the coast of southwest Nigeria and found tiny plastic pieces called microplastics scattered throughout the shoreline soil. These plastics can come from broken-down bottles, bags, and fishing gear, and they can work their way into the food chain, through fish and shellfish, eventually ending up on our plates. This matters because as plastic pollution builds up in coastal environments, it raises concerns about long-term exposure risks for people who rely on these areas for food and recreation.
Microplastics (MPs) are prevalent emerging contaminants in freshwater, marine, and terrestrial environments, and are known to pose significant threats to humans and the survival of aquatic life. A quadrat measuring 0.5 × 0.5 × 0.2 m was used in this...
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