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Assessment of microplastic pollution in sand beach from SW Atlantic coast (Argentina) using a regional harmonized method.

2025
Mauricio Díaz-Jaramillo, Maria Soledad Islas, María Florencia Silva‐Barni, Mariana González

Summary

Researchers assessed microplastic pollution on sand beaches of the SW Atlantic coast of Argentina using a regionally harmonised sampling and analysis method, characterising particle morphology, colour, size, and polymer type in a country that produces over 1.16 million tons of plastic annually. The study aimed to identify sources and fate of beach microplastics and establish a standardised baseline for future regional monitoring.

Study Type Environmental

Argentina ranks among the Latin American countries with the highest per capita plastic consumption, producing 1,162,000 tons annually and importing an additional 882,600 tons. This high level of consumption leads to the accumulation of plastic waste in both terrestrial and aquatic environments. The environmental assessment of plastic debris pollution is essential for identifying the sources and fate of these particles. Microplastics (MPs; particles

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